The "War Prayer" is a short story by Mark Twain that was published in the North American Review in 1905. It is a satirical work that critiques the concept of prayer for victory in war and the idea that God favors one side over another in armed conflict.
The story takes the form of a prayer that is given at a church service before a group of soldiers head off to war. The prayer is given by a minister who speaks in glowing terms about the righteousness of the cause and the bravery of the soldiers. He asks God to bless the soldiers and give them victory over their enemies.
However, as the prayer continues, a stranger enters the church and begins to speak out against the prayer. He points out that the minister is only praying for victory for his own side, and not for the other side as well. He argues that God does not favor one side over the other, and that both sides have the same right to pray for victory.
The stranger then goes on to ask what will happen to the soldiers on the other side if they are victorious. Will they be punished by God for winning? He also asks what will happen to the families and loved ones of the soldiers who are killed in battle. Will they be rewarded by God for their sacrifices?
The stranger's words seem to challenge the minister and the people listening to the prayer, and they begin to feel uneasy. The minister tries to brush off the stranger's comments, but the stranger persists, pointing out the contradictions and inconsistencies in the minister's prayer.
In the end, the stranger leaves the church, and the prayer continues as before. However, the people in the church are left to ponder the questions that the stranger has raised, and to consider the true nature of prayer and war.
Overall, the "War Prayer" raises important questions about the role of prayer in times of conflict, and about the way that we think about God and the role that he plays in human affairs. It encourages readers to think critically about the ways in which we use religion to justify violence and aggression, and to consider the human cost of war.
The war prayer questions and answers
GOD HAS A SENSE OF HUMOR As can be seen in this video clip, Paul asks GOD to identify himself on the recorder. You of all people should know why my answers might be a little confusing. Most wars are commissioned by the topmen of the hierarchy, those who have never been in a real conflict or faced personal danger or injury. We will have a reward someday, and it will be glorious. For God solovedthe world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. In essence, Paul chose to go to a WAR ZONE.
BETWEEN THE PRAYER AND THE ANSWER
Another point to mention, as the FAMILY HISTORIAN, my home office displays five generations of family photos, scrapbooks, and memorabilia of lives who may no longer be with us, but whose memories are still alive in this FAMILY HISTORIAN office. Text-Dependent Questions Directions: For the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete sentences. Answer: Tear their soldiers to bloody shreds with our shells According to Twain's illustrator, Dan Beard, Twain gave up trying to publish "The War Prayer". Whereas the actor who portrays the REPORTER presents himself as a frustrated CHRISTIAN who is fighting an internal battle with his BELIEF system. Tell me, when you traveled to Afghanistan, which aspects of my will did you consider? Answer: Psalm 61:1-2 Q9: I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Who asked the Lord to take away his life while sited under a broom tree? And the prayer offered in faith shall save who? What it really means is why do bad things happen to me? He did not CHOOSE Vietnam, he was drafted! Answer: Give us our daily bread Q8. He was a handsome young man with the gift to draw and paint.
He is in heaven with HIS HEAVENLY Father! For I am a sojourner with you, a guest, like all my fathers. PART A: Which of the following statements best summarizes a theme of the text? Check also: The passage satirically describes how a very religious town comes together during a time of war to pray for the downfall of the enemy and the triumph of their men. Some adjust quickly to their return, away from war, and others suffer in silence. David prayed for the peace of which city? Perhaps we could not have avoided it - perhaps it was inevitable that we should come to be fighting the natives of those islands - but I cannot understand it, and have never been able to get at the bottom of the origin of our antagonism to the natives. Thunder thy clarion and lightning thy sword! Lewis John Fogler last photo from Vietnam At the present time, my home office displays photos of Louie as he was called on my bookshelves. Perhaps the foremost of these, British Nobel laureate Rudyard Kipling, penned these words of encouragement for American efforts in the faraway archipelago: "Take up the White Man's burden- Send forth the best ye breed- Go send your sons to exile To serve your captives' need To wait in heavy harness On fluttered folk and wild- Your new-caught, sullen peoples, Half devil and half child" Again, judgments are left to the reader, though it may be hypothesized that Kipling may differ from his nowaday pro-war counterparts in candor - but perhaps not intent.
