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Martin Luther

War is the greatest plague that can afflict humanity, it destroys religion, it destroys states, it destroys families. Any scourge is preferable to it.

Martin Luther

Religion

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Martin Luther is saying that war causes the worst damage to people by ruining their faith, governments, and family relationships. He believes that no matter how bad other problems are, they are better than the harm war brings.

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