How much easier Roy Moore's life would be if he would just follow the teachings of the dude he says he worships, Jesus Christ.
We don't mean Moore abusing underage girls and terrorizing them at the local mall, although we can't picture Jesus doing any of that, and we're pretty sure his teachings would forbid it. We're thinking instead about that exhortation that inconveniently pops up in the Gospel of Matthew.
"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth,'" Jesus said. "But I say to you...if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."
Moore is failing that test, and super-badly. Ever since his sexual-misconduct bombshell derailed his ride to victory in the Alabama Senate race, he's reacted with defiance, fury and threats to sue. The Washington Post, which broke the story, was unimpressed, as were other media outlets. And today we noticed that the TV talking heads routinely referred to Moore as a predator or a pedophile. Without the word "alleged" in front of it, either.
What's Moore going to do? Sue everybody in the world? Wouldn't things be simpler if he just obeyed the dictates of his Savior and submitted gladly to his tormentors? Not only would he save a lot of money on legal fees, he'd score a lot of points in Paradise. Hm! We cats HISS.
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