The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence. (Psalm 11.5) But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. (Matthew 5:39) At its core, and at its best, religion is a quest for peace in an uncertain world. It can be a lifeboat, a balm and a haven from a world sometimes gone mad.