[–] Nadeshda 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Well your understanding of the word meekness seems to be confused with spineless.
Meekness does not refer to weakness or passivity but to controlled power. Aristotle described meekness as the middle position between excessive anger and an excessive lack of anger.
So code orange in other words. Men that choose to willfully turn the other way when injustices are being done are either spineless, have weighed the cost or are planning a more suitable time to correct that which was wronged.
Only you know what man you choose to be in the end.
Controlling yourself and your power is rather important and makes part of meakness.
[–] Moon_Central [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Definition of meek 1 : enduring injury with patience and without resentment : MILD a meek child dominated by his brothers 2 : deficient in spirit and courage : SUBMISSIVE "I don't care," came the meek reply — Annetta Miller 3 : not violent or strong : MODERATE his delivery varied from a meek, melodic patter to rapid-fire scriptural allusions — Bob Trebilcock
[–] Nadeshda 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
In greek this difficult-to-translate root (pra-) means more than "meek." Biblical meekness is not weakness but rather refers to exercising God's strength under His control – i.e. demonstrating power without undue harshness.
[The English term "meek" often lacks this blend – i.e. of gentleness (reserve) and strength.]
Strongs’s concordance
Furthermore; Meekness does not identify the weak but more precisely the strong who have been placed in a position of weakness where they persevere without giving up.
We should never give up in terms of doing what is right. Many are called, but few rise to take hold of and stand on that which they know to be true!
It always comes down to which lense you choose to view life through.
We should all choose wisely!
[–] Moon_Central [S] ago
meek[meek] SYNONYMS|EXAMPLES|WORD ORIGINSEE MORE SYNONYMS FOR meek ON THESAURUS.COM adjective, meek·er, meek·est. humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others. overly submissive or compliant; spiritless; tame. Obsolete . gentle; kind.
[–] RevDrStrangelove 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
Read a little history. White people will put up with some shit. We're just wired that way. But when we've had enough we'll split the atom on your ass. Twice. Because "Fuck You" that's why. Whites understand the reality of war and are willing to make absolutely certain we have no other options and that option is what's warranted. When it is warranted, when we collectively decide that "this shit stops now" big shit is gonna happen.
We are far from meek. We are brutal, cunning, intelligent warriors. Again, read some history.
[–] EngelbertHumperdinck 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
The meek shall inherit the earth.
I always took that saying as a call to action because the only way 'the meek' can acquire anything is through inheritance. Nobody is ever going to give you what you want. You have to take it.
Where do these come from?
[–] LexOrandiLexCredendi 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
"Meek" means controlled strength, not "floor mat".