Christians and the Spirit of War
“War, even for humanity’s sake,” says the New York World, “or to preserve the national honor, must involve the loss of lives and property, of course. As Prince Bismarck said, ‘You can not make an omelette without breaking eggs.’ But in a just cause the omelette is worth the eggs.” Human life is too valuable to be spoken of in such a light and trivial manner. Christ is not the Author of this spirit of war that prompts such statements. And even in the face of some pulpits that would try to educate us into the idea that Christianity is in harmony with the war doctrine, every true Christian should everywhere do all in his power to break this fatal spell that is stealing over mankind. The Bible plainly tells us that it is the spirits of devils that is stirring up this strife. The same book also tells us that the angels of God are commissioned to hold the winds of war and strife. Which company will we work with?