Facing crusading fervor, Erasmus preached peace by arguing that violence is irrational and unchristian. But his reluctant acceptance of war as a final defense blurs the lines, leaving us to ponder: How should his pacifism be approached?
Facing crusading fervor, Erasmus preached peace by arguing that violence is irrational and unchristian. But his reluctant acceptance of war as a final defense blurs the lines, leaving us to ponder: How should his pacifism be approached?