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==What is it Good For?==
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'''War''' is a prolonged state of violent conflict between two or more states.  War has been conducted for many purposes, such as the acquisition of goods, seizing enemy territory, to satisfy the honor of the [[sovereign]], eliminating a threat to the homeland, stamping out rival religious sects (see [[Religious war]]), or exporting political ideologies.  Warfare between factions within a single [[state]] is called [[civil war]].   
The question of what war is good for has plagued historians for millions of years.  Early historiography on the topic seems to indicate that war was indeed good for something, but this is still ill-defined.   
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In 1970 the noted historian [[Edwin Starr]] radically challenged this notion.  In his paper entitled ''Starr Wars!'' Starr came to the conclusion that war was good for "absolutely nothing....  Say it again now!".  Starr's view now seems to be dominant amongst historians, and political leaders, especially [[George W. Bush]], have paid attention to Starr and have completely eradicated war from the world.
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Wars have often been periods of great technological innovation as each side finds itself faced with the necessity of creating new methods of offense and defense to ensure national survival.
  
Scientists have now discovered 4 new uses  for war. Which are as follows: -
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The [[American Civil War]], coming shortly after the [[Industrial revolution]] in the United States, introduced mechanized warfare to the world with accurate [[rifles]] metal [[warship]]s, [[railway|railroad]] transportation of forces and material, and instant communication via the [[telegraph]].
  
1) Vacuuming
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[[World War I]] (1914-1918) introduced air combat, [[chemical warfare]], [[submarine]] and [[tank (military)|tank]] warfare, and the large scale deployment of the [[machine gun]]. 
  
2) Cheap Labour
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[[World War II]] (1939-1945) refined tank tactics in the form of the [[Blitzkrieg]], and introduced large-scale strategic bombing of enemy cities. The [[aircraft carrier]] took mastery of the seas.  It ended with the first (and only) use of [[nuclear weapon]]s.
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Since the  [[Cold War]] began in 1947, there have been very few international wars but many civil wars, such as the [[Vietnam War]] and the [[Korean War]].
  
3) The cure to [[Dinosaurs]]
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==A religious perspective on war==
  
4) Absolutly nothing!
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[[Sun Myung Moon|Father Moon]] has said in his peace messages:
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:In this age, war is the most primitive and destructive means of resolving conflict and will never lead to lasting peace. Now is the time, as the prophet Isaiah taught, to beat our swords into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks. Humankind should end the perverse cycle of war, which only sacrifices the lives of our children and squanders enormous sums of money. The time has come for countries of the world to pool their resources and advance toward the kingdom of the peaceful, ideal world desired by God, the Master of this great universe. [http://familyfed.org/news/index.php?id=46&page=1 First Peace Message] – September. 12, 2005, on the founding of the [[Universal Peace Federation]]
  
and... BONUS NUMBER 5!!!!!!
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== Academic studies consistently challenge link between religion and war ==
  
Trouser Filling adventure.
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''See also:'' [[Irreligion/religion and war/peace]]
  
[[category:sociology]]
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Louise Ridley (assistant news editor at the ''Huffington Post UK''), [[Vox Day]] and others point out that academic studies and other research consistently challenge the link between religion and war.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/11/14/religions-war-cause-responsible-evidence_n_6156878.html Does Religion Really Cause War - And Do Atheists Have Something To Answer for?] by Louise Ridley, assistant news editor at the Huffington Post UK</ref><ref>[http://voxday.blogspot.com/2012/08/atheists-abandon-religion-causes-war.html Atheists abandon "religion causes war" argument]</ref>
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== World War I, World War II and Darwinism ==
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Historically, the most prominent and vocal defenders of the [[evolution|theory of evolution]] which employs [[methodological naturalism]] have been atheists or [[agnosticism|agnostics]].<ref name="Batten and Sarfati">Multiple references:
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* Batten, Dr. Don (December 1997). [http://creation.com/a-whos-who-of-evolutionists "A ''Who’s Who'' of evolutionists"].  Creation Ministries International. Originally published in ''Creation'' 20(1):32. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
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* Sarfati, Jonathan, Ph.D., F.M. (1999). [http://creation.com/refuting-evolution-chapter-1-evolution-creation-science-religion-facts-bias "Chapter 1: Facts and bias", ''Refuting Evolution''].  Retrieved July 17, 2014.
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The founder of [[Darwinism]], [[Charles Darwin]], was an [[agnosticism|agnostic]]/[[weak atheism|weak atheist]] (see: [[Religious views of Charles Darwin]]).
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There is historical evidence indicating that [[Darwinism]] was a causal factor for [[WWI]] and [[WWII]] (see: [[Irreligion/religion and war/peace]] and [[World War I and Darwinism]]).
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==See also==
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* [[Military History]]
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* [[War crimes]]
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* [[Bombing a civilian population]]
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* [[Nuclear target structures]]
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* [[List of American Wars]]
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==Further reading==
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* Dupuy, R. Ernest, and Trevor N. Dupuy. ''The Harper Encyclopedia of Military History: From 3500 B.C. to the Present'' (1993)
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==References==
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{{reflist|2}}
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[[category:Military History]]
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[[Category : Nuclear Target Structures]]
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[[Category:Man-Made Disasters]]
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[[Category:Threats]]
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[[Category:Survivalism]]

Revision as of 06:02, November 25, 2015

War is a prolonged state of violent conflict between two or more states. War has been conducted for many purposes, such as the acquisition of goods, seizing enemy territory, to satisfy the honor of the sovereign, eliminating a threat to the homeland, stamping out rival religious sects (see Religious war), or exporting political ideologies. Warfare between factions within a single state is called civil war.

Wars have often been periods of great technological innovation as each side finds itself faced with the necessity of creating new methods of offense and defense to ensure national survival.

The American Civil War, coming shortly after the Industrial revolution in the United States, introduced mechanized warfare to the world with accurate rifles metal warships, railroad transportation of forces and material, and instant communication via the telegraph.

World War I (1914-1918) introduced air combat, chemical warfare, submarine and tank warfare, and the large scale deployment of the machine gun.

World War II (1939-1945) refined tank tactics in the form of the Blitzkrieg, and introduced large-scale strategic bombing of enemy cities. The aircraft carrier took mastery of the seas. It ended with the first (and only) use of nuclear weapons.

Since the Cold War began in 1947, there have been very few international wars but many civil wars, such as the Vietnam War and the Korean War.

A religious perspective on war

Father Moon has said in his peace messages:

In this age, war is the most primitive and destructive means of resolving conflict and will never lead to lasting peace. Now is the time, as the prophet Isaiah taught, to beat our swords into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks. Humankind should end the perverse cycle of war, which only sacrifices the lives of our children and squanders enormous sums of money. The time has come for countries of the world to pool their resources and advance toward the kingdom of the peaceful, ideal world desired by God, the Master of this great universe. First Peace Message – September. 12, 2005, on the founding of the Universal Peace Federation

Academic studies consistently challenge link between religion and war

See also: Irreligion/religion and war/peace

Louise Ridley (assistant news editor at the Huffington Post UK), Vox Day and others point out that academic studies and other research consistently challenge the link between religion and war.[1][2]

World War I, World War II and Darwinism

Historically, the most prominent and vocal defenders of the theory of evolution which employs methodological naturalism have been atheists or agnostics.[3]

The founder of Darwinism, Charles Darwin, was an agnostic/weak atheist (see: Religious views of Charles Darwin).

There is historical evidence indicating that Darwinism was a causal factor for WWI and WWII (see: Irreligion/religion and war/peace and World War I and Darwinism).

See also

Further reading

  • Dupuy, R. Ernest, and Trevor N. Dupuy. The Harper Encyclopedia of Military History: From 3500 B.C. to the Present (1993)

References

  1. Does Religion Really Cause War - And Do Atheists Have Something To Answer for? by Louise Ridley, assistant news editor at the Huffington Post UK
  2. Atheists abandon "religion causes war" argument
  3. Multiple references: