Religious Quotes : War

Intentional killing of any living being is condemned. Peace, and not war, is the ideal and should be sought by all who are truly religious.
BUDDHISM
The peacemakers, and not the warmakers, are
blessed. Those who take the sword shall perish by
the sword. War is the road to destruction, while
peace is the road to happiness and prosperity.
CHRISTIANITY
God desires'peace, not war. Everyone should
strive to dwell in peace with his fellows. The man
subdued by force is in his heart still rebellious,
but one who is won by love will be loyal forever.
CONFUCIANISM
Causing injury to any creature is wrong. The wise
man will seek always to avoid strife and will dwell in peace. The ideal for life here on earth is upeace, not war. No one should seek to extend his power through war.
HINDUISM

Peace is to be sought by all. If there is war the
religious man will seek to establish peace. The
Lord has ordained peace, and no one can engage
in war without endangering the stability of the world.
ISLAM

Never kill anything for any reason whatsoever.
The wise live at peace with all men, whatever the
cost. War is totally condemned.
JAINISM

Only fools give way to war. The wise seek peace.
The peace-loving, the meek, shall inherit the
earth. The Lord will judge between nations, and
wars are of no avail.
JUDAISM

Let the land under heaven enjoy peace and be free
from war. The Sun-Goddess will protect the
country so that it may live at peace.
SHINTO

When all efforts to restore peace prove useless and no words avail, lawful is the flash of steel
then And right it is the sword to hail
SIKHISM

War is always followed by disastrous years. He
who truly serves as a ruler of men will not lead
his nation into war. Arms are unblessed and are
full of sorrow.
TAOISM

War is the greatest crime man perpetrates against man
ZOROASTRIANISM

When a thought of war comes, oppose it by a
stronger thought of peace. A thought of hatred
must be destroyed by a more powerful thought of
love. Thoughts of war bring destruction to all
harmony, xvell-being, restfulness and content.
BAHA'I