Love as a Weapon / Spiritual Warfare

[Monica]

The irony is wherein those who consider themselves "loving and compassionate" react with vehemence and take offense whenever an offer of wisdom is made.

I agree. There is never any reason to react with vehemence.

But, it can be equally ironic for those who consider themselves "wise" to offer words that aren't wise.

Those who consider themselves loving might not even realize they're acting in a non-loving manner; likewise, those who consider themselves wise might not realize they're acting in an unwise manner.

It can work both ways!

(Not referring to anyone in particular...just a generalization.)

Edit: On 2nd thought, there probably are times when vehemence is appropriate. It's very overused on an internet discussion forum though. What I should have said is that there's never any reason to react with hostility.