Does turning the other cheek mean not reporting harassment?

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What is in the title. Does turning the other cheek mean that we shouldn't go to the authorities when we are insulted in a situation where it is illegal or against policy somehow? I don't mean the occasional or unintended insult, but mean spirited bullying...
In relation, if we are discriminated against or insulted because of our faith, and it is illegal, would it be a sin to go to the authorities?
 

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What is in the title. Does turning the other cheek mean that we shouldn't go to the authorities when we are insulted in a situation where it is illegal or against policy somehow? I don't mean the occasional or unintended insult, but mean spirited bullying...
In relation, if we are discriminated against or insulted because of our faith, and it is illegal, would it be a sin to go to the authorities?

If you (or someone else) are continually harrassed of course you can go to authority. There is no sin in that. It might even be a sin not to.
 
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What is in the title. Does turning the other cheek mean that we shouldn't go to the authorities when we are insulted in a situation where it is illegal or against policy somehow? I don't mean the occasional or unintended insult, but mean spirited bullying...
In relation, if we are discriminated against or insulted because of our faith, and it is illegal, would it be a sin to go to the authorities?
The question makes me chuckle a bit, because I can hear different answers from different people according to their personalities.

This seems to me not to be a question of duty, except in rare occasions. Sometimes, if it is necessary in order to have a palatable workplace, it should be reported --specially if it is an habitual offense.

Also, I notice that the offensive behavior is usually more quickly reported if it is committed against the reporter, than against someone else.

In all though, I think the principle, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" is always an important part of the equation, as it applies to both our actions on the offender, and our actions on behalf of the offended.
 
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What is in the title. Does turning the other cheek mean that we shouldn't go to the authorities when we are insulted in a situation where it is illegal or against policy somehow? I don't mean the occasional or unintended insult, but mean spirited bullying...
In relation, if we are discriminated against or insulted because of our faith, and it is illegal, would it be a sin to go to the authorities?
Somehow I suspect the authorities, like police, would not do a thing however, if you are in an environment that has a zero tolerance for bullying I belive it is within your right to register the complaint. Meanwhile avoid the person. Be blessed.
 
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What is in the title. Does turning the other cheek mean that we shouldn't go to the authorities when we are insulted in a situation where it is illegal or against policy somehow? I don't mean the occasional or unintended insult, but mean spirited bullying...
In relation, if we are discriminated against or insulted because of our faith, and it is illegal, would it be a sin to go to the authorities?
Cont...and if possible, forgive your persecutor. Blessings
 
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What is in the title. Does turning the other cheek mean that we shouldn't go to the authorities when we are insulted in a situation where it is illegal or against policy somehow? I don't mean the occasional or unintended insult, but mean spirited bullying...
In relation, if we are discriminated against or insulted because of our faith, and it is illegal, would it be a sin to go to the authorities?
Not really - it was about something that was legal for Romans to do and then shaming them for doing. Harassment is not legal in the first place, and I think should be reported, but you should be ready to forgive the person harassing you.
 
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What is in the title. Does turning the other cheek mean that we shouldn't go to the authorities when we are insulted in a situation where it is illegal or against policy somehow? I don't mean the occasional or unintended insult, but mean spirited bullying...
In relation, if we are discriminated against or insulted because of our faith, and it is illegal, would it be a sin to go to the authorities?

If it is stopping work in some way you may have to resort to it - but in the Christian walk everything is about evangelism including reaching the person who is negative about Christianity.
 
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What is in the title. Does turning the other cheek mean that we shouldn't go to the authorities when we are insulted in a situation where it is illegal or against policy somehow? I don't mean the occasional or unintended insult, but mean spirited bullying...
In relation, if we are discriminated against or insulted because of our faith, and it is illegal, would it be a sin to go to the authorities?

Turning the other cheek does not mean allowing the abuse to continue, but about refusing retaliation. In the literal imagery that Jesus provides here, of literally turning our heads to offer the other side of our face, is not only refusing to retaliate but is also showing defiance to the violent.

It does not mean, for example, that if someone is chasing you down that you don't run, and instead stand there to be seriously injured. It does not mean intentionally put yourself in harm's way. And it certainly does not mean to put others into harm's way.

By turning someone into the authorities who is an abuser we are being loving--we are refusing to respond with violence, we are not retaliating, we are not hurting--rather we are helping others not, perhaps, become victims of the abuser later on.

Our Lord's teachings here are that we love others and not give into our anger and hate through violence; not that we forsake our neighborly duty. For the same who calls us to turn the other cheek also calls us to love our neighbor as ourselves and do unto others as we would have them do unto us.

-CryptoLutheran
 
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What is in the title. Does turning the other cheek mean that we shouldn't go to the authorities when we are insulted in a situation where it is illegal or against policy somehow? I don't mean the occasional or unintended insult, but mean spirited bullying...
In relation, if we are discriminated against or insulted because of our faith, and it is illegal, would it be a sin to go to the authorities?
It is not a sin to go to the authorities. However, if you need to, (and sometimes this is the case) it means that the church you are dealing with is a failure.
 
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