In this episode, we talk about Mark Twain's "War Prayer," a powerful exposition on the intersection of war, patriotism, and religion in U.S. culture. 

Host: Ray Haberski
Guests: Jordan Hansen and Jennifer Manning
Audio Engineers: Jason M. Kelly and Kelly Kerr

 * Twain, Mark. "The War Prayer" (ca.1904-5). The American Yawp Reader. https://www.americanyawp.com/reader/19-american-empire/mark-twain-the-war-prayer-ca-1904-5/

Mark Twain's War Prayer

War is among the most consistent aspects of U.S. history. And, perhaps not surprisingly, it has always been hotly contested. Despite this, it is not often that Americans come together to discuss the history and experience of war. This podcast puts veterans, active service members, citizens, and scholars in conversation about the ways that the experience of war has shaped and been shaped by Americans’ concepts of justice.

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