This article is actually somewhat of a sell for one of the future articles, because I am going to revisit the theological implications of this event later in the month. So, what was this event? The Christmas Truce in 1914.
Pope Benedict XV had urged for the warring nations to make peace for Christmas, but was refused (officially). However, there were widespread truces across the Western Front--the soldiers battling simply refused to fight each other. About one hundred thousand soldiers participated.
This story is well known, and frequently recounted in Christian circles about the power of Christmas. But, for the believer, this type of behavior should not just be restricted to one day of the year. To hear more, keep visiting, as I will deal with more issues, and get deeper in-depth as we get deeper into the month!
Pope Benedict XV had urged for the warring nations to make peace for Christmas, but was refused (officially). However, there were widespread truces across the Western Front--the soldiers battling simply refused to fight each other. About one hundred thousand soldiers participated.
This story is well known, and frequently recounted in Christian circles about the power of Christmas. But, for the believer, this type of behavior should not just be restricted to one day of the year. To hear more, keep visiting, as I will deal with more issues, and get deeper in-depth as we get deeper into the month!
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