Then again, how can mitzvos and our inborn rachmanus contradict?
It is called Mechias Amalek.
If one has to have the upper hand on the other, then the mitzvah must “win”, no? So is it really a battle, or am I just not able to see the harmony?
That is part of your responsibility to have Shviras HaMiddos. Too much Rachmanus is bad. Shaul HaMelech learned that the hard way, by allowing Agag to live.
DHM: That is a silly question, and you know it, so I won’t call you on it.