It’s not normal to return good for evil or to love one’s enemies. For most of world history, we have accounts of people seeking revenge for wrongs committed against them, hating their enemies, and allowing anger to supersede patience and mercy.
Despite this, it’s easy to think that turning the other cheek and abiding by the Golden Rule are normal behaviors and attitudes. That’s because we have been surrounded by so many good people who are followers of Jesus Christ. It requires constant effort to maintain this fragile balance of love for everyone against our baser instincts. And we could be witnessing the end of an era if Christianity becomes less dominant in the world. Continue reading
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