Turn the other cheek? St. Augustine explains

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Turn the other cheek? St. Augustine explains

Post by Denise » Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:40 pm

I have looked and looked for this and finally found it. I read this in 2001 when it was first posted. It will be a new understanding for "Turn the other cheek" to many people.

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Post by KarlB » Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:45 pm

Trust Augustine to delve into the crux of the matter. :)
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Post by Denise » Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:57 pm

:lol: I said cheeck! Better fix that.
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Post by Johnna » Thu Jan 09, 2014 2:12 pm

Augistine had a brilliant mind. He knew what to say and when to say it too. :)
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