Christianity Opposed to War
The chairman of the Clerical Peace Committee, Dr. J. B. Remensnyder, believes that we are nearing the time when the church should oppose big standing armies and navies. He says: "The international movement for peace originated from the spirit of Christianity, the love of God as Father, and of man as brother. Peace on earth is the keynote of the Gospel." Christianity is ever opposed to war, strife, and bloodshed. The words of its Author to the apostle Peter, "Put up thy sword," are just as applicable to the nations to-day. It is in the heart of the true Christian to love peace, and to do all in his power to promote it. But it would be inconsistent and deceitful for Christians who see the trend of events long foretold in God's infallible Word, to cry "Peace and safety," while the nations rapidly "prepare war."