“Jesus never ran away from anyone or anything.”
And was crucified. Didn’t he advise his followers to “turn the other cheek”? Most posters here are advising the opposite.
I am an atheist conservative. We do exist.
I think this is one of the most misunderstood of all scripture.
When Jesus said to turn the other cheek you have to understand it in the mode of the times he lived in.
If a man struck you to cause you shame, he struck you backhand.
When you "turn the other cheek" you are inviting him to strike you forehand, therebye giving you leave to kick his everlovin a$$.
If the man strikes you twice, it is now serious and it is completely self defense.