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When European nations went to war in the name of God

A worshipper holds a wooden relic reputed to be part of Jesus's manger, upon arrival at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Israel. November 30, 2019. [Reuters]

Reckless pursuit of glory by superpowers echoes through chapters of history, bringing memories of follies that have cost millions of lives. Some of these mistakes are executed in the name of God and democracy.

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