Until the age of Darwin, (19 century) War, except in defense was seen as a failing among Christians, They knew that on earth war would be at times required but the concept of the Just war was in. Now people did not always follow it of course, just as some people dont follow the law, but concept of Christian peace among Christians and only fighting the just war did exist. If we are all Children of God, we should not kill each other. Thus the Church could call for a Truce and some times get it.
This idea and with it any restraint goes out with the rise of Darwin. If Survival of the fittest is the rule and fitness is decided by competition. What can be more competitive than war?
No Truce of God in WW l the Pope may call for peace till the cows come home.
Now you can argue that that is NOT what meant and some do by that is how the 19 Century too it.
WWll was even worse as it was seen as a form of genetic or social cleansing by some.
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This idea and with it any restraint goes out with the rise of Darwin. If Survival of the fittest is the rule and fitness is decided by competition. What can be more competitive than war?
No Truce of God in WW l the Pope may call for peace till the cows come home.
Now you can argue that that is NOT what meant and some do by that is how the 19 Century too it.
WWll was even worse as it was seen as a form of genetic or social cleansing by some.
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