Love and Militarism

Love is stronger than hate, even when it appears to be at its weakest. Hitler's armies are all dust-- as evil always disintegrates-- but the Way of Love is as strong as ever in the hearts and minds of billions. And when Hitler is an obscure reference known only to historaians, people will still recognize, and strive to follow, Jesus Christ, the Master of Love.

So, things are not at all as they appear. Love appears weak, as it has for thousands of years, and military might looks very powerful-- as it did in ancient times. But how many people can name any of the "great and powerful" generals of history--of the Roman Empire, for example, or of even the more recent Third Reich? Now, compare that with the number of people who recognize the noble names of St. Francis, the Buddha, or other messengers of Love! This will give you a wider and higher perspective of the totality of human history. You can escape the "key-hole picture" of only this moment and this place.

Of course, being only and always "here and now," that is our assignment on which we must work for improvement. But it does not unfold as the Reality of history, or of infinity; it is a somewhat limited view if we take it as the whole of existence.