Luke 6:29
And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also.
(Whole Chapter: Luke 6 In context: Luke 6:28-30)
It does not seem that Christians today follow this passive philosophy.If I slapped any of you on the street would'nt you defend yourselves?If your family or country was attacked is it permitted to respond?Are the attacks on Afganistan and Iraq and killing of thousands justified according to this philosophy even thought they were in response to the 9/11 attacks?
I am interested in the Christian perspective on this with any bible quotes that back up a non-passive response.Thanks!
(If this subject was addressed before please guide me to that thread )