> in modern wars is it is always for economic reasons. Even if that were the case - and I don't believe that it is for a second - what about indirect causes? W

> in modern wars is it is always for economic reasons. Even if that were the case - and I don't believe that it is for a second - what about indirect causes? What about gaining enough power to wage war by simply pandering to theists and labelling the wars as God's work? I can think of at least one example you may have heard of, but Mr Godwin wouldn't like me mentioning it.