During his career in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1898 to 1931, he participated in every major war, including World War I. He attained the rank of major general and was the most decorated Marine in history. After retiring, however, he became a peace activist and an outspoken critic of America’s wars. His 1935 book alleges imperialist aims to American foreign policy and protests the saber-rattling leading to World War II.

I realize that war is a complex topic. Wars are a result of sin, greed, and selfishness but also are God’s call to repentance and humility. God allows wars to occur in order to bring people to their knees.

But on some fundamental level, war is a lie. I react against it.

I believe “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God” (Matt. 5:9). We Orthodox sing that line of The Beatitudes, along with the other lines, during each Divine Liturgy. https://orthodoxreflections.com/blessed-are-the-peacemakers-mustering-anti-war-voices-to-resist-the-war-machine/