Dilemmas of peace
Ann Forsyth finds that when we answer with ‘that of God’, difficult questions can be overcome
At age seventeen I was asked ‘Was Hitler a war monger or an opportunist?’ I finally opted for ‘war monger’, although now, I consider he was both: I find no contradiction in this. Nor am I uncomfortable maintaining a peaceful stance while someone else prefers a fighting one: indeed Quakers must ask themselves how they can do so, in a world preoccupied with weaponry and the use of aggression as a ‘life tool’.
You need to login to view the rest of this article and comment on it
If you don't have an account you can register here
Subscribe to The Friend
Many reasons to subscribe:
- Get The Friend first every week
- Become a part of the Quaker community
- Prices start from just £48 per year
- Get a FREE trial of the new website