Kara, you are right, the why is elusive. Psychologists may have better answers, but read this short article on German Philosophy.
tp://atheism.about.com/library/FAQs/phil/blphil_eth_wardef_martial.htm
It is difficult to accept Christian Morality, and many, including church goers, dont.
Can you please explain to me what this means? All I get is it saying that war is good for us because of those characteristics. But I don't know why? Thank You
Armed combat is glorified in song and story, with many throughout history praising "martial values" for making us better, stronger, and more worthwhile human beings
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