Matthew 5/38-42:
"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on (your) right cheek, turn the other one to him as well. If anyone wants to go to law with you over your trailer, hand him your bike as well. Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him for two miles. Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow.

(From Alex: Ha. :-) Except that the person did not ask, nor did they borrow. Believe me, it's very difficult when you don't know who did it... and very easy when you do know.

It is a sad fact of life that not everyone in this world listens to what God teaches us. I am one who does, and I am not sure what the appropriate response is. I did say I would forgive the thief.)

Yeah, right. Like the thief is reading your blog. Idiotic post.

(From Alex: I learned a long time ago that if you say nothing, the thief has a zero percent chance of hearing your message. :-)

Besides, I didn't post it just for the thief to read.)

It is a great fact that not everyone listens God and it is flawed thinking that God defines morals. I have seen more wars waged in the name God than I care to mention.

Anyway bummer on the bike, not the end of the world though it is only $150. You could pick up a bike off craigslist for next to nothing until you get a new one (maybe even find a free one).

I need to get a bike so I can dump my car and help save on polluting the air from communting to Palo Alto everyday.

(From Alex: Oh, I won't dispute that people misinterpreting God's will has caused horrific wars. Though I should note it's not the bike that's missing. It's the trailer.)