What does the teaching "Turn the other cheek" really mean?

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  • Anonymous Post Author
    11 years ago | pl

    I ask because a lot of people take it literally and think it means you can never defend yourself. Personally I think that belief is not very wise. If someone hits me I think I would
    A: Leave B: hit them back.

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    • dappled
      11 years ago | pl

      Like wigsplitz said, it's a plea for compassion and also to show that violence isn't a solution.

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