In such a crucial hour as this when the hysteria of war threatens to blot out our reason and paralyze our faith in all spiritual forces, it is imperative that the church should again declare its abiding conviction that the Christian way is the only way out.

"But just what is the Christian way?" Ah, there’s the rub. With such obviously contradictory statements coming from so many so-called orthodox pulpits and self-styled authentic sources, it is small wonder that the public mind is so desperately confused on this vital matter.

To be specific, what is the Christian way with reference to this pressing problem of war? Without wanting to be dogmatic and arbitrary, and with all kindliness and affection for those who differ with us, there are many of us who have come to hold certain convictions in…