@enjoywithtroy, truly the virtues can be used by anyone as a vehicle in this world...they make a sturder vehicle compared to anger and hatred which are brittle and break easily, plus the virtues protect the mind/heart. The body may not be bullet proof but the virtues regarding how they protect our mind/heart. This was one of the most important teachings I found in Buddhism and were not taught in my Christian culture...I think our society even the churches have forgotten about wisdom coupled with loving kindness and compassion...there is a lot of fools compassion and kindness out in the world right now..hehehe