Send us a textRon reads Mark Twain's powerful anti-war short story "The War Prayer," which exposes the hidden, devastating consequences behind prayers for military victory. The story forces us to confront the reality that when we pray for our side's triumph in war, we are inadvertently praying for the destruction and suffering of other human beings.• A town celebrates as young men prepare to march off to war amid patriotic fervor• A church service includes passionate prayers for victory and divine protection for soldiers• A mysterious stranger interrupts, claiming to be a messenger from God• The messenger reveals the unspoken part of the prayer – the horrific consequences for the enemy• The congregation dismisses the stranger as a lunatic rather than confronting the uncomfortable truth• Twain's satire highlights the contradiction between Christian values and support for warfareIf you've enjoyed this rendition, please leave a good comment, a five star rating and subscribe and share this with someone who desperately needs to be tired.Support the showhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2466013/support

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