Those who retaliate against the weak and bow before the strong are the epitome of humility and gutless inclinations. However, those who resist the urge to strike back immediately, knowing their own strength, are individuals of faith and hope, whether it be rooted in a religious beliefs or in a more secular self-confidence. Amid contemporary gospel interpretations, there are those who confess their temptation to resist turning the other cheek and instead retaliate with a slap. Throughout the Gospel of Matthew, this phrase has been consistently portrayed as an act of submission. It was ingrained in us by priests who […]