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The Bible makes clear that hatred comes in many forms. But it also warns: Do not answer hatred with hatred (1 Meqabyan 2:1โ€“2), nor take up the sword against your brother, for vengeance belongs to the Lord alone (Romans 12:19). The one who refuses mercy destroys his own soul (Sirach 28:1โ€“2), and the man who becomes a shooter in wrath will perish by the very violence he has chosen (Testament of Benjamin 7:5).
โ€Words arenโ€™t harmfulโ€ฆโ€. Nonsense. If they cannot be harmful, why do they frequently result into violent actions, which when cumulated harm the community? Hurtful words and gestures -> violence -> public unrest -> social norms -> public lawsโ€ฆ the causality should be clear enough alright. Even if you donโ€™t like the last part, interference by a central governance, there is a need for social norms incl. their enforcement.