The Christian Post reports that a Dallas church's decision to host a self-defense workshop for youth pastors is drawing mixed reviews. "It should be evident to all that we do not live in a perfect world. There will always be violence. That is just reality," said Jeff McKissack, the Keysi Fighting Method (KFM) instructor who led the workshop. McKissack advocates the "defense-only" method so pastors can protect themselves and youth in their programs in a world where "people do crazy things." Emergent church leader Tony Jones criticized that attitude in his blog, citing Jesus' command to "turn the other cheek." McKissack disagrees. "Over the years I have encountered truly sincere people who believe we should always 'turn the other cheek' ... at all costs. The problem with that ideology lies in the fact that it does not only foster martyrs, but victims as well."
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