Musings

You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your coat also. And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you. ...

When you’re a child, adults tell you to put things in your own words when writing or speaking. When you’re an adult, ideologues tell you to write and say things exactly in their own prescribed manner.