[keithtoo]

Turning the other cheek is an admonition not to return a public insult, not an admonition not to turn away from a truly violent act.

Let's face it, if someone merely slaps you on the cheek, you are not really being mortally assaulted, you a merely being insulted and humiliated in public.

Christ did not say if someone comes at you with a knife, let him kill you.Turning the other cheek means do not return insult for insult, or humiliation for humiliation.

It really has NOTHING to do with a violent physical attack.

[Logophile]

Turning the other cheek is an admonition not to return a public insult, not an admonition not to turn away from a truly violent act. Let's face it, if someone merely slaps you on the cheek, you are not really being mortally assaulted, you a merely being insulted and humiliated in public.

Exactly.

A slap on the cheek is not a threat to your life. However, responding in kind can cause the situation to escalate until it becomes a serious threat. It is better to endure the insult and let your opponent cool down.

"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." (Proverbs 15:1)