Kneel not to me: the power that I have on you is to spare you; the malice towards you to forgive you. Live! And deal with others better.

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<div>The evolution of ethics... </div><div><br></div>Justice — Old Testament: If you slap me, I’ll slap you back. <div><br></div><div> Grace — New Testament: If you slap me, I’ll turn the other cheek. </div><div><br></div><div>Creative Mercy — Next Testament: If you slap me, I’m in the right if I slap you back; but I’m going show you the healing power of mercy instead. </div>

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