The Churches Bless War

Did you know that the churches were so deeply involved in war? Their record is clear. In times of peace they praise peace. Yet on both sides they also bless the wars waged by the governments under which they live.

Is this proper? Do the churches really represent God?

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Did the blessing of the churches on the world wars make those conflicts Christian?

New York Times, April 2, 1917, p. 4

PLYMOUTH CHURCH DECLARES FOR WAR

Henry Ward Beecher’s Son Presents Resolution Which Congregation Adopts.

SERMONS SCORE PACIFISTS

New York World Telegram, October 23, 1944

Archbishop Spellman Sees War as Crusade

New York Times, June 16, 1940

Italian Archbishop Backs War Entry by Mussolini

New York Times, April 6, 1917, p. 10

GIBBONS ADVISES CATHOLICS TO ENLIST

Duty of Every American to Help His Country, Cardinal Says​—Hopes for Speedy Victory.

New York Times, October 5, 1940, p. 4

CATHOLIC BISHOP SAYS NAZIS WAGE ‘JUST WAR’

Army Aide Praises ‘Christian Attitude’ of Troops in Battle

New York Times, September 30, 1914, p. 3

BRITISH CATHOLICS APPLAUD THE WAR

Monsignor Benson Calls It a Conglict of Christianity Against Paganism.

LOUVAIN EXCITES ANGER

New York Post, October 30, 1940

Pope Gives Blessing To 200 Italian Officers

New York Times, April 15, 1917, p. 7

METHODISTS INDORSE WAR WITH GERMANY

Assert Place at Any Price Is Too Dearly Bought​—urge Prohibition as a War Measure.

New York Post, June 6, 1940

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