Interfaith Group

You may not like that our language evolves, but it will leave you behind anyway.

You also seem to think that because it involves the use of violence in some areas that it then must involve violence over the whole spectrum. Really?

Additionally, do you believe then that the "WAR on Poverty" means that our people are going out and killing, maiming, or otherwise physically injuring the poor people of the country? Because according to your cherry-picking of the various meanings of both "militant" and "war" that only the violent definitions are meant for each group.

Well, I'm glad I understand that the English language is full of words with broad definitions and not limited to narrow interpretations by those offended by one variation.

Here's a dictionary you left out, by the way, and it offers a good indication of why militant is the best adjective for the subject of this OP:

militant (adj.)
early 15c., "fighting, engaged in warfare," from Middle French militant "fighting," from Latin militantem (nominative militans), present participle of militare "serve as a soldier" (see militate), originally especially in Church militant. Related: Militantly.

I do suggest reading the etymology of the words "war" and "violence." I don't expect it to change your mind, but you might come away with a little more understanding about lexicographical evolution and why your objection is rather silly.