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Editorial
December 23, 1914
The Hartford Herald
Hartford, Ohio County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
The editorial rejects blaming God for the ongoing world war, citing His nature of love as taught and exemplified by Jesus. It argues war stems from the Prince of Darkness, noting rulers invoke God except the Turks.
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MISPLACED BLAME FOR PRESENT WORLD'S WAR
Is God responsible?
The rulers of all the Powers now engaged in war have all, with a single exception, laid the responsibility upon God. Thanks to the unspeakable Turk for unsheathing his sword without crying, "Allah il Allah!" It is unthinkable that God should be the author of war, since his other name is love. He came all the way from heaven to say so. On the slopes of Olivet he taught it: "Love your enemies; bless them that curse you; pray for them that despitefully use you." On the cross he exemplified it: "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do."
No; war is of the Prince of Darkness. By very name he is the adversary of both God and man. The dripping sword is bathed in hell; the burning brand is kindled in hell. -- The Christian Herald.
Is God responsible?
The rulers of all the Powers now engaged in war have all, with a single exception, laid the responsibility upon God. Thanks to the unspeakable Turk for unsheathing his sword without crying, "Allah il Allah!" It is unthinkable that God should be the author of war, since his other name is love. He came all the way from heaven to say so. On the slopes of Olivet he taught it: "Love your enemies; bless them that curse you; pray for them that despitefully use you." On the cross he exemplified it: "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do."
No; war is of the Prince of Darkness. By very name he is the adversary of both God and man. The dripping sword is bathed in hell; the burning brand is kindled in hell. -- The Christian Herald.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
World War Blame
God Responsibility
Christian Love
Prince Of Darkness
Religious War Justification
What entities or persons were involved?
God
Jesus
Prince Of Darkness
Rulers Of The Powers
Turk
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Misplaced Blame For War On God
Stance / Tone
Rejection Of Divine Responsibility For War, Emphasis On Christian Love
Key Figures
God
Jesus
Prince Of Darkness
Rulers Of The Powers
Turk
Key Arguments
Rulers Blame God For War Except The Turks
God Is Love And Taught To Love Enemies
Jesus Exemplified Forgiveness On The Cross
War Originates From The Prince Of Darkness