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“Was not war itself a crime against God and humanity, and therefore, were not all those who sanctioned, engineered and conducted wars, war criminals?” quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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“Was not war itself a crime against God and humanity, and therefore, were not all those who sanctioned, engineered and conducted wars, war criminals?”

Mahatma Gandhi

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

War is a moral crime against divine and human values, implicating all who enable it.

In simple terms: War is immoral and those who support it are criminals.

Key Takeaway

Reject war, promote peace.

Themes

ethics war morality nonviolence

Mood

serious reflective

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • ethical debate

Key Concepts

just war theory civil disobedience human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can war ever be justified?
A Different Perspective

Is all war inherently criminal?

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