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1890–1957 United States

Kirby Page (1890 – 1957) was an author, minister and peace activist who argued in favor of democratic socialism as integral to the Social Gospel.

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Every Christian has the power to support or to oppose preparedness to wage atomic war.

Now is the Time to Prevent a Third World War (1950)

Now is the time to prevent a third world war.

Now is the Time to Prevent a Third World War (1950)

Strife in industry is increasingly becoming a struggle between groups or classes.

One of the most dangerous phases of self-interest in industry has been the part it has played in bringing about wars between nations.

Even if the days of 1928 and early 1929 could be brought back again, the economic situation would be utterly indefensible on moral grounds.

Individualism and Socialism (1933)

If adequate motivations could be assured, a far higher degree of efficiency could be maintained in socialized industries than in industries operated for private gain.

Property (1935)

Enemies are at work day and night in the material realm. Chief among these are ignorance, carelessness, and greed. Operating independently or together, they have wrought enormous destruction.

None of the three ways of dealing with social injustice can entirely prevent or remove human suffering.

The Personality of Jesus (1932)

God forbid that we should have any desire to return to that living hell!

Individualism and Socialism (1933)

Yes, Jesus faced the question of war.

The Sword or the Cross, Which Should be the Weapon of the Christian Militant? (1921)

An infant crying in the crib can better appreciate the character of its mother than we can fathom the full nature of God.

What Does God Want Us to Do About Russia? (1948)

In war, force is used by the belligerents themselves, no effort being made to bring evildoers before a judicial body, each army acting as judge, jury and executioner.

What is War? (1924)

The Bible is a progressive revelation of God, and war must be judged by the higher revelation of Jesus and the New Testament, rather than by the former conception of David and the Old Testament.

The Sword or the Cross, Which Should be the Weapon of the Christian Militant? (1921)

He likewise said, "Give God what belongs to God," and "Seek ye first the kingdom of God."

The Sword or the Cross, Which Should be the Weapon of the Christian Militant? (1921)

And all these motivations may be conserved and strengthened under socialism.

Property (1935)

The war method has no place in it for the spirit and practices of Jesus.

Must We Go to War? (1937)

Thus we are saved and thus society must be redeemed.

The Personality of Jesus (1932)

In three ways unemployment would be reduced.

Property (1935)

Countless numbers of people have justified war on grounds of the end in view and the spirit of the combatants.

What is War? (1924)

If the race of armaments continues it will lead to the third world war and to the destruction of our civilization.

What Does God Want Us to Do About Russia? (1948)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Kirby Page (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.