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What does it mean?
War forces people to kill others they would otherwise befriend.
In plain terms
War is weird because you kill men you'd normally help.
What can you take from it?
War distorts normal human relationships and morals.

Where it applies

  • discussing war
  • veterans
  • ethical debates

Putting it to work

  • reading war literature
  • peace education
  • historical study

Questions to consider

  • Does war change who we are?
  • How do soldiers cope?

Another view

War also sometimes brings out bravery.

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