Kindness Hurts

Angelic figures are often associated with the Divine, especially in Abrahamic religions. We are led to believe that they embody morality and boundless kindness, compassion, and empathy. This piece calls into question the effects of such qualities. Although benevolence is a beacon of light and a divine virtue, when abused, misunderstood, or taken for granted, it may lead to the destruction of its source. A being whose kindness is absolute has neither the ability nor the choice to abandon it, and therefore continues to endure the surrounding malice until it breaks.