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The Germans, through the aid of their scientific men, carried War to a depth of horror never before known. God help the world if Science is again so employed next time, maybe, to the extinction of the human race, certainly it will be to the extinction of all loveliness that God and man have created. A few days ago I read noble words of Anatole France to a teachers’ union: “Arouse the hatred of hate,” “glorify Love and Work,” “Burn all books that teach Hate.” “The hour has come for us all to be citizens of the World, but first of our own land, or to see civilization perish.” “Train intelligent workers, experts in the Arts they practice, knowing what they owe to the community of the nation and to the World. Teach Reason, Intelligence, Wisdom; the teachers of the future must teach the Love of Peace and the Hatred of War.” These are strong words from a great man.

By ingenious invention of destructive agents Science has been glorified by War. Why? Because she has lined pockets with ill-gained wealth; but, in reality, Science has debased herself. I would go a step further. I would, if I could, destroy every tradition which could prop up Science to do the like again. I would teach children that when Science misconducts herself she is on the side of an evil, not good, power.