Mark TwainGod created war so that Americans would learn geography.
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The idea that war is an important part of the learning process is not far fetched. We learn geography when we travel to different countries, specifically to other countries that are being engaged in war. We are forced to look at how other people are living, what their religions are, the way they fight and the places they have chosen to fight over. War teaches us that other people are just like us, but with different beliefs.
To take this even further, it also teaches us about our own beliefs. It’s part of our culture to have a certain standard of living and a certain way of life. We work hard for it, so we should protect it.
However, when others don’t believe in the same principles or have different beliefs, then it’s time to teach them a lesson by showing them who is the best at protecting what they have earned.
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