Sunday, March 7, 2021

The Other Cheek — Speaker: Emily Quarles-Mowrer — In Matthew 5:39 the Berean translation of the Bible tells us, “But I tell you not to resist the evil person. Instead, whoever shall strike you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.” As UUs, we believe in Justice, Equity and Compassion in Human Relations. We are called to resist the evil person. Does turning the other cheek mean going along to get along? Are we, too, entitled to the dignity with which we try to treat others?