I have felt that the Gita teaches us that what cannot be followed in day-to-day practice cannot be called religion.
Does not the history of the world show that there would have been no romance in life if there had been no risks?
Violence always thrived on counter violence.
Change yourself - you are in control.
If we remain nonviolent, hatred will die as everything does from disuse.
Robust faith in oneself and brave trust of the opponent, so called or real, is the best safeguard.