Why war and violent conflict continue?

The Bible reveals the root causes of war and violent conflict, and why these tragic events persist.

Sin

God created our first parents, Adam and Eve, in his image.

That meant they would naturally reflect God's qualities,

including peace and love. However, Adam and Eve disobeyed God and sinned. As a result, all of us have

inherited sin and death. Inherited sin inclines us toward violent thoughts and actions.

Human government. God did not create us to rule ourselves. The Bible says,

It does not belong to man who is walking, even to direct his step.

Jeremiah 10.23.

For that reason, human governments cannot completely eliminate war and violence.

Satan and his demons.

The Bible reveals that the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one, 1 John 519. That wicked one is called Satan the devil, and he has a murderous disposition.

He, along with other wicked spirit creatures, are the unseen instigators of war and violence.

We cannot eliminate the root causes of war and violence, but God can.

The following is supplementary information.

Religion and war

religions often condone, justify, or promote war. Such religions are among the

false religious institutions collectively referred to as Babylon the Great, Revelation 182.

God holds Babylon the Great responsible for the death of all those who have been slaughtered

on the earth. Revelation 1824. To learn more, read the article, What is Babylon the Great?

On j.w.org. End of article.

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