In a war, one does not refuse to fight. One simply has to join the other side. There are no abstainers in warfare.
“In a war, one does not refuse to fight. One simply has to join the other side. There are no abstainers in warfare”
There are no abstainers when your country is invaded. Ukrainian husbands and wives, fathers & sons. Farmers, widows, children are taking their stand for Ukraine. fighting for Ukraine. Even clergy have chosen to become involved.
Your words remind me of Patrick Henry:
Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace—but there is no peace. The war is actually begun!
The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms!
Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle?
What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have?
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?
Forbid it, Almighty God!
I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”