War – Site Espírita

What is the cause that leads humankind to war?
“The predominance of the animal nature over the spiritual, and the satisfaction of their passions. In the state of barbarity, nations only know the right of the strongest, and that is why war is a normal state for them. As humans evolve, war will become less frequent since they will avoid its causes, and when it does become necessary, they will know how to make it more humane.”
Will war someday disappear from the earth?
“Yes, when men and women understand justice and practice God’s law. Then all nations will live as brothers and sisters.”
What has been the goal of Providence in making war necessary?
“Freedom and progress.”
– If war is meant to bring freedom, why is it that it has usually had subjugation as its objective and result?
“Temporary subjugation enables cultures to evolve more quickly.”
What is to be thought about those who stir up war for their own gain?
“They are truly guilty and will require many lives to expiate all the murders they have caused, for they will have to answer for every individual whose death they caused to satisfy their own ambition.”