War is, by its nature, atrocious. Any activity that places death as the solution to problems is atrocious. There is a point at which we have to consider whethe

War is, by its nature, atrocious. Any activity that places death as the solution to problems is atrocious. There is a point at which we have to consider whether war is worth the atrocity. What is so important that entire civilizations would condone the slaughter of their 'enemies'? I have some of my own opinions on the above question, I only ask because I think the question should be considered carefully.