Mr. Carlton, You are correct when you say "people have used religion as an excuse to kill." I do not like the word "religion." It is a substitute for the real deal. What is the real deal? Jesus Christ is. His teachings teach peace. He was executed by the religious of His day. Nevertheless, He taught forgiveness. "Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you and persecute you." (Matt. 5:44) Do those sound like the words of a warmonger? Read all of chap. 5. Jesus is the Prince of Peace. I speak from personal experience. What if the government of the nation of which I am a citizen asks me to take up arms and go to war? Well.......that is a separate issue.