One of the most awful facts of human history is the extent to which
war has marked its track. In the causes of all wars unrighteousness
is found. But if the supposition we have made were a reality, wars
would become impossible. Nations and their rulers would repress the
desire to possess themselves of what is not their own. If different
interests induced different opinions between them wise and righteous
arbitration would prevent their imbruing their hands in each other's
blood. There would be "quietness and security for ever" (Isa. ii. 4,
xi. 6-9).