Reason Vs. the Sword: A Treatise in Which It Is Shown That Man Has No Right to Take Human Life; and That War Is Violative of the Laws of Nature and of Revelation, and Destructive of the Right of Self-

In this thought-provoking treatise, John M. Washburn argues that war is contrary to both natural law and divine revelation. He explores the moral and ethical implications of taking human life and makes a compelling case for the abolition of war. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in peace studies or the ethics of warfare.

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