I am a strong supporter of sincerely (non-defensively) considering "outside" criticism (of evangelicals, conservatives, bald dudes, whatever) and of prioritizing inner reform over outward transformation.

But even I find it very difficult to sincerely consider an outside criticism if it seems like the author does not *desire the good* of the criticized group.

If your real argument is, "these people shouldn't exist" or "should not exist in civil society," you won't be taken seriously except by people who already agree with you. Even if you have valid and important criticism to offer!

So, when you criticize, I recommend make it a point to consider the desire of your heart. What do you hope will happen? What do you desire for these individuals? Can you even envision a form of the Good for them? If not, maybe just keep it to yourself.

Oh, and if you *don't* make it a point to desire their good, you will inevitably produce a bad-faith criticism. Because you don't have faith in them to change for the good.