Apparently...apologetics = bashing to you. Bashing is something that is undeserved. Pointing out false doctrine is something the Apostle Paul did. He also said "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed." - Gal 1:8...
I guess Paul would be considered a "basher" since he (and God) was pretty clear to not accept ANOTHER Gospel...even if an ANGEL (sound familiar) brings it.