The Fortunes of War
December 3, 2007
{mosimage}Mankind has claimed a variety of reasons and justifications when declaring war on each other. Human rights and freedom have often been the focus, while skeptics claim a more financial motive.
Colonialism and conquest, the thinking behind the great medieval European wars and conflicts, were to expand empires. While expressing that this was done under Divine direction, the motive had a more ‘earthly’ origin.
Signs of War - a Historical Perspective
December 3, 2007
{mosimage}Throughout history, mankind has resorted to armed conflict to resolve cultural, religious, humanitarian, sovereign and economical differences. These conflicts have taken the form of civil, revolutionary, guerrilla and world war. Back in the days of King Solomon, when ‘war machines’ were chariots and armaments were swords and shields, one of the greatest signs of war was the amassing of horses, the fastest transportation of the day.
The Financial Cost of Modern War
June 17, 2007
During the 20th and nascent 21st centauries, the United States has engaged in seven major wars, two of which are currently ongoing. Since only a portion of one war, World War II, was actually fought on United States soil in the Hawaiian Island and the Southern Pacific Islands, including Guam and the Solomon Island, this country has not suffered large damage to its infrastructure.
