NEW DELHI, April 15 -- This is an alarmist headline-it is meant to be. It is partly inspired by Fredrick Forsythe's novel Dogs of War, written 70 years ago. But this article is not fiction, for truth is stranger than fiction.

Polytheist religions have Gods of War. Monotheistic religions, like Christianity, have, on the other hand, used God to promote war. Two major wars are raging at this time in Ukraine and Gaza. Christians are confused and even polarised as to what stand to take on these ongoing conflicts. Hence, there is a need to address the issue dispassionately.

An elderly gentleman wanted to know which side we should pray for, as Israel is God's chosen race. I told him not to equate or confuse the modern nation-state of Israel wi...