Myth: War Is Necessary
Myth: War is Necessary Fact: Defense of freedom, democracy, and life itself, is better accomplished with nonviolent power. Only undemocratic domination over others requires violence
Myth: War is Necessary Fact: Defense of freedom, democracy, and life itself, is better accomplished with nonviolent power. Only undemocratic domination over others requires violence
Myth: War is Inevitable Fact: War is a human choice not limited by any law of nature or biological determinism. Related posts. If war were
This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience. The total influence — economic, political, even
Related posts. Eirene (Peace) bearing Ploutos (Wealth), Roman copy after Greek votive statue by Kephisodoto (ca. 370 BCE). It’s common in the United States to
All individuals and organizations, all over the world, are invited to sign a statement in support of ending all war, and to join in the
Related posts. It would cost about $30 billion per year to end starvation and hunger around the world. That sounds like a lot of money to
Related posts. Militarism is a major public health threat, a significant cause of death, injury, homelessness, and disease, a completely preventable epidemic that consists of
Related posts. As the world’s top war maker — always in the name of “defense” — the United States demonstrates well that war is counterproductive
Related posts. We periodically offer an online course on war and the environment. Watch video or read about the NoWar2017: War and the Environment Conference.