Just think at one time there were people who wanted to silence those who proposed that the world is round. Having debates is not wrong, silencing those who you disagree with is.
People have known that the earth is a sphere by about 500 B.C. and no one wanted to silence them, The idea that people in the middle ages believed the earth was flat is a relatively modern concept from the late 1800's.
Also, I believe the Saints could use more depth at safety.