LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Marriage, Society and the Church
Sm,—Prof. Sykes argues that because Christians have departed from the code of Christ at two points there is no reason why they should not do so at another. This is obviously an argument capable of infi- nitely extended application, to suit anybody who wants an excuse for his own failing. But before it is put forward ought not the alleged departures to be examined more closely than Prof. Sykes appears to have done ? From the context (Matt. v, 38-42) it is clear that the injunction " resist not evil " has nothing to do with the maintenance of public order, but refers to wrongs done to oneself. Only by quoting it out of its context can it be made to suggest that Christ intended His followers to stand by and allow evil to flourish, leading to the strange conclusion that restraint of evil-doers is a departure from His teaching.
Yours faithfully, M. G. SCROGOIE. Chetwode, Warren Avenue, Bromley, Kent.
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