The White Parasol

That soldiers and military have the protection of the Archangel – whichever side they are on – is profound in their own, single journeys; if I may learn not to judge the whys and wherefores of war, not to judge the individual combatants, that, in itself, may give peace to the world.

Sounds a bit odd for a bit of spiritual development doesn’t it? Violence as a word means: “physical force used to inflict injury or damage,” from Anglo-Fr. and O.Fr. violence, from L. violentia “vehemence, impetuosity,” from violentus “vehement, forcible,” probably related to violare. Weakened sense of “improper treatment” is attested from 1596. (© 2001 Douglas [...]