Someone using violence upon you, to give into his will is one who, in principle, feels powerless to use other means than violence.
There is also the phenomena, when people feel powerless, they find the umbrella under which they want to gather, in order not having to be the ones personally to act out violence, but having others doing it for them.

I completely agree.

The story of the monk reminds me of my grand dad, and his experience in prison camp. Maybe you remember it, when I talked about the historical events within my own family. It comes very close to what you have given as an anecdote about the monk.

Yes, I do. It is undoubtedly a impressive story. Maybe in the future we can talk more about it.

Greetings.