Wars may well have been part of human history from its inception, but war in the twentieth century took on an entirely different complexion, which for the first time threatened the extinction of mankind. Peace may be man’s heartfelt desire, but peace just seems to elude us, even as our capacity to kill each other expands exponentially. Why should this be? As the world marks the centenary of the start of World War I, it is fitting to meditate on humanity’s extraordinary and seemingly innate capacity to slaughter one another. What lessons can we learn about the reasons for war, and the human nature that lies behind it? Is there a hidden cause of war to which we are blinded? Is it possible to look forward to a time when there will be no more war? Thankfully, we can be assured of a peaceful future—though from a source few in our modern day expect.
Posted on: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 01:01:06 +0000
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