These bewildered men have let reason escape, and intoxicated false patriotism poison come in their brains to take the place of reason.
In their delirium they try to appear consistent, logical and abused. In their extremity they try to co-ordinate their acts with God's mind.
Each nation has its own interpretation of the Divine will. Each asks Divine help for his nation.
God looks at the maddened millions of insane murderers and his heart is torn as He sees the avalanche of tears shed by bereaved wives and children.
The patriotism that is responsible for starting this war is a mockery, a snare, a delusion, and deserves the profoundest contempt of every man who loves his fellow man.
Europe has certainly put riot in patriotism.