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Banning Ragathiel - Oh heck no! He's one of the best there is!
I hate when people think that Oath of Vengeance or Ragathiel = murder hobo. It drives me bonkers at the table when people think that just because I swore this oath that I should slay everything in sight.
Anyone that wants to do that is going to do that anyway - regardless of deity, alignment, or class. Luckily you only need to deal with them for a few hours, then you can opt to not play at their table in the future.
Giving yourself a good backstory as to why you took the oath is a fantastic way to stay in the boundaries of your paladin edicts, and follow the commandments of Ragathiel.
In my case a fey foundling Aasimar - left in the woods when her parents were taken by slavers to save her life. She joining up with Liberty's Edge to free everyone from oppression, and has ZERO tolerance for raiders or slavers. It doesn't matter if it is the law of the land, it is morally wrong. If evil attacks first, you are sworn to give your life to protect those in your charge. Sword first, diplomacy later. They started it, you will finish it.
You can deal the damage, then back up to non-lethal as they are about to fall. Stabilize them and turn them into the local authorities.
If their heart is evil. if their soul is black, then there is no need for this. Send them to Pharasma and she will judge them. If I am in the wrong, Ragathiel will smite me. There should also be no issues in slaying undead, demons, or devils - you don't pull your blade when there is evil to be purged.
The path of Ragathiel was not sugar-pies and rainbows. There was no perfection that burst into existance, he found his path and altered his fate. Ragathiel is not perfect and neither are his followers.
But that won't stop them from following in his path and striving to make themselves better.
P.S. Your Law's are amazing - Going to mesh them with what I have for my RP's!