Why do we use so many words now?

I found this resolution on the SBC's website:

Resolution On Controversies
May 1859

RESOLVED, That, as members of this Convention, we express our earnest conviction that personal controversies among pastors, editors, and brethren, should, from this time forth, be more than ever studiously avoided.

I think that qualifies as enough said.

Thanks for taking the time to read! Doug Hibbard