War Inconsistent With the Religion of Jesus Christ: As It Is Inhuman, Unwise, and Criminal

by David Low Dodge

War Inconsistent With the Religion of Jesus Christ argues that war conflicts with gospel teachings and the example of Jesus.

This concise examination considers war as inhuman, unwise, and criminal, and it weighs common objections against a pacific Christian ethic.

From the opening preface, the author frames war as a serious issue for Christians, urging readers to test its compatibility with faith, mercy, and the call to peace. The book surveys how gospel values—humility, love for enemies, and readiness to suffer rather than harm others—shape a stance against armed conflict.
What you’ll encounterA clear case that war hardens hearts, dulls compassion, and undermines mercy.Reflections on martyrdom, forgiveness, and the biblical vision of peacemaking.An examination of early Christian writers and how their views challenge the legitimacy of bearing arms. Ideal for readers seeking a principled discussion about war, ethics, and faith, conveyed in accessible prose. This edition invites thoughtful engagement with a longstanding, conscience-driven perspective on conflict and peace.

140 pages, Hardcover

First published July 29, 2009