What is considered "harsh " today, because of our political correctness ,would have simply been debate language in earlier church times.. Look at the debate between Luther and Erasmus. Some how today we think peoples 'feelings" are more important than truth .
Look at the words Peter used on Pentecost , look at the words Christ used to the Pharisees ...
Wouldn't you rather hear it plainly said than have things danced around?
A.M.E.N.!