Yet how do all pretend a holy war?

"Yea, if they kindle coals, and blow the flames of devouring wars, that leave neither spiritual nor civil state, but burn up branch and root, yet how do all pretend a holy war? He that kills, and he that's killed, they both cry out: 'It is for God, and for their conscience.'"

Roger Williams (reformed theologian/minister, 1603-1683)

O how his critique applies today, therefore rightly levied against United States' Neo-Roman foreign/military policies... Roger Williams was a reformed theologian, prolific writer as well nonviolent founder of Rhode Island upon fleeing the poli/socio-religious tyranny in Massachusetts. He wrote the book (title not misspelled) The Bloudy Tenent of Persecution for Cause of Conscience per his convictions regarding the freedom of conscience whether religious, political, social thus philosophical, ideological. Williams also wrote the book A Key into the Language of America where he encouraged the humane treatment of the indigenous as equals and rightful occupants of the continent. He condemned the forceful confiscation of indigenous lands, thus in favor of mutually agreeable negotiations for the same. Rhode Island was only the colony in North and South Americas founded on such principles. Truly a man unique, individual, ahead of his time, consequently I recommend reading both books.

Come let us Reason (Is 1:18). Peace is always a Choice (Mt 5:9).