But seriously, you are not using that gospel correctly.
Being a Christian does NOT mean turning a blind eye. La ti daaaa, dead babies are so sad. But murdering doctors are people tooo. Guess I'll turn my other cheek. Here, can I hold the door for you?
Remember, when asking the question "What would Jesus do?", totally freaking out and flipping over tables IS a valid response!
Turning the other cheek.
At the time, the widely practiced Jewish canon required "An eye for an eye" type of revenge. They strongly believed every outrage should be resented and it usually led to more hatred and strife.
Matthew 5:39 is telling us that personal revenge will not bring us peace, and that we should seek for satisfaction in another way.
In other words, "Turn the other cheek." is a warning to not become the bad person that harmed you.
Also keep in mind the examples given are being struck on the cheek or having a cloak stolen from you... a far cry from murdering tiny defenseless innocent babies one after another year after year.
And IF you still feel "Turn the other cheek" applies, then it would be the dead babies that were harmed and they who could consider turning the other cheek... verses seeking revenge by stabbing the doctor in the back of the neck with a pair of sharp scissors, but of course neither is possible.
Feel free to disagree! :) I know I interjected my beliefs into the conversation and I totally understand that action may subject me to a certain amount of abuse! It won't hurt my feelings. :p