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Sure. Previous to the 20th century, most wars were fought over control over resources, land, and prestige. Or over spurious differences like incompatibl
by wozniacki 13y ago
Sure. Previous to the 20th century, most wars were
fought over control over resources, land, and
prestige.
Or over spurious differences like incompatible
belief systems and divinities.
Spurious differences but holding a great deal of emotional charge.
edit: added quote.
- thaumasiotes 13y agoFrom the 1974 The Four Musketeers: Porthos: I mean, what are we killing them for? Because they sing psalms in French, and we sing them in Latin? Aramis: Porthos, have you no education? What do you think religious wars are all about?