Heaven Quote by Ezra Stiles
“War, in some instances, especially defensive, has been authorized by Heaven.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Yale College Chapel, 1785
Defensive war can be seen as divinely sanctioned when protecting righteousness or liberty.
In simple terms: Heaven may justify defensive war.
Key Takeaway
Consider moral dimensions of conflict.
Themes
ethics
theology
war
Mood
serious
contemplative
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- religious discourse
- military ethics
Key Concepts
defensive conflict
just war theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria define a defensive war?
- How do religious views shape war justification?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across faiths.
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