Christen en oorlog

Abstract

In the light of progressive religious pacifism the author discusses the resemblance between religion and military service. In a historical context she determines an evolusionary parallel in religion and war. In this article a brief review of the military past of South Africa mentions the religious nurture of military personnel on South African soil.

Keywords

• resemblance between religion and military service
• evolusionary parallel in religion and war
• religious nurture of military personnel