Denny and the Drug Dealers

Denny has grown up in a series of foster homes. He has been engaging with the Bible in an informal Unlock group for some time, including being involved in a session on conflict. While the Unlock worker is visiting Denny at his home, Denny receives a visit from his drug dealers. Denny is a pretty small guy; his drug dealers are two big strong guys. The Unlock worker quietly melts into the background and the drug dealers start talking about how they are going round to beat up another Ray who owes them money. Denny tells them that the Bible says they are to ‘turn the other cheek'. He rushes from the room and returns with a Bible (he has stolen from a church!) Denny then goes through the Bible, showing the drug dealers all the different parts which explain the Biblical approaches to violence and conflict.