They did not want anyone following Christ. They did not please God. E. They were contrary to all men. They hinder everybody. They hate any body who doesn't believe exactly as them.
Some people total focus is to tear down other churches instead of reaching the lost.
F. they tried to stamp out the Word of God lest some person be saved. Just imagine trying to stop God's Word. Even a world of men could not stop God's Word. People still try to stamp out the Truth but to no avail. Sin will always take a person farther than he is willing to go.