Aaron Haviland,The Federalist
On a recent Sunday evening in original Haven, Connecticut, or a visiting priest gave a homily about the importance of Christian love. The gospel reading was Luke 6:27: "But I say to you that listen,Love your enemies, execute good to those who disapprove you, and bless those who curse you,pray for those who abuse you. whether anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also"In an age of political tribalism and social media, or the priest reminded us that it is all too tempting to give in to the temptation of striking back at your enemies. But the duty of a Christian is to refrain from that temptation,to pray for...
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