War is a very unstable and
controversial topic, however is war universal ? The definition of war as
defined in Webster’s dictionary :
a (1) :
a state of usually open and declared armed hostile conflict between states or
nations (2) : a period of such armed conflict (3) : state of war
b : the
art or science of warfare
c (1) obsolete :
weapons and equipment for war (2) archaic: soldiers armed and equipped for war
2
a : a
state of hostility, conflict, or antagonism
b : a struggle or competition
between opposing forces or for a particular end <a class war> <a war against disease>
War put
simply is declared combat between two large forces over a disagreement. Sadly
war isn’t that simple, it is a complex ordeal that typically affects all who
have ties to the subject. The innocent are often times also thrown into the mix
and feel the effects of war. Then those who are viewing from outside the
conflict question the war and how it is being fought. Humans by nature tend to
stay in groups and have a desire to protect their own from danger.
This
want to protect and shelter can skew how someone feels about a topic, in this
case war. War doesn’t have to be a horrific and traumatic event but this is how
it has evolved over the ages. Humans with their large intellect can take alternative
routes to settle disputes. Physical acts to overpower the weak and then impose
views and opinions of the victorious are how most battles are fought. Brute
strength is a common way to separate people, this can lead to discrepancies
between nations, countries and even individuals.
The view
of war varies across the globe. Some are willing to go to further extremes to
achieve their means while others take on a more pacifist approach. How far a
nation or country will go depends on multiple factors these include: severity
of the issue, type of government or ruling power and how lethal the nature of
the weapons being used are. A constant view of war might never be possible so
long as humans are so divided culturally. But there is hope that as society
progresses it’s strong views can live amongst one another peacefully.
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