I know this seems like a stupid question, but bear with me on this subject. Why is it that war is universally recognized as a tragic concept and yet wars are still being fought for "our countries individual pride or protection?" Should war still be accepted even when it could be as an act of self defence or preservation over diplomacy? If religions (such as Christianity) prohibit murder and yet war is still acceptable, then could war be used as a loop hole in religious belifs that murder is acceptable?