Quite frankly your writers included a large dose of chloroform in the mix.
I counted about 11 specific scripture references - with uncountable references by these other 'holy men'.
However, I asked a simple question and now you are stating that I've provided a 'lesson'. I don't see how a question now becomes 'intemperate and indiscreet zeal' good Dr? If a question challenges one's position(s), then there can be absolutely no discussion of anykind in RF that would appear to meet your criteria.
So you looked to the wisdom of man rather than the wisdom of God
If you think the Christian spiritual classics represent the wisdom of man and not the wisdom of God, then we don't have much common ground on which to debate.
And if you think insulting and denigrating the writings of the Christian spiritual masters does not represent indiscreet zeal, then you are in need of help I cannot provide.