[HangnJudge]

heart hardened by the reality of the struggle

I understand.....
Been there, done that
but
Ephesians 4:32
And be ye kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another,
even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you

The command brooks no other lawful path

[bdfromlv]

Doing what is necessary is not always religiously correct, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be done.