"A Christian Conscience About War" is a profound and influential sermon delivered by the renowned American theologian Harry Emerson Fosdick at the League of Nations Assembly Service in Geneva in 1925. In this powerful address, Fosdick articulates a compelling moral and religious argument against the institution of war, reflecting the surge of pacifist sentiment within American Protestantism following the devastation of the First World War.

The work explores the inherent conflict between the core principles of Christian ethics and the mechanisms of modern warfare. Fosdick challenges the conscience of the global community, urging a transition from nationalistic militarism toward a more cooperative and peaceful international order. Delivered at a pivotal moment in history before the League of Nations, this sermon represents a significant milestone in the twentieth-century peace movement and religious social thought.

As a key figure in the Liberal Christian movement, Fosdick's rhetoric provides deep insights into the intersection of faith, social justice, and international diplomacy. "A Christian Conscience About War" remains an essential text for those interested in the history of religious pacifism, the evolution of international relations, and the enduring moral debate regarding armed conflict.

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