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The War Prayer

Authored by: Mark Twain

A prose poem written by Mark Twain in 1905. It condemns patriotism and religious fervor as excuses for war. Brought to the attention of Western Friend by Michael Burnside, a previous attender of San Francisco Friends Meeting.

Read The War Prayer here:  https://warprayer.org/

Read more about The War Prayer here:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_Prayer

 

Audience:
Intergenerational
Genre:
Editorial / Commentary
Medium:
Website
Time period:
1900s
Topic
Civic Engagement & Nonviolent Action , Anti-War, War, & Weapons