Here are a few stats if you are preaching about the need for the Prince of Peace this Advent:
Since 3600 BC, the world has known only 292 years of
peace.
During this period there have been 14,351 recorded wars large and small, in which 3.64 billion people have been killed.
The value of the property destroyed is equal to a golden belt around the world 97.2 miles wide and 33 feet thick.
Since 650 BC, there have also been 1,656 arms races, only 16 of which have not ended in war. The remainder ended in economic collapse of the countries involved.
During this period there have been 14,351 recorded wars large and small, in which 3.64 billion people have been killed.
The value of the property destroyed is equal to a golden belt around the world 97.2 miles wide and 33 feet thick.
Since 650 BC, there have also been 1,656 arms races, only 16 of which have not ended in war. The remainder ended in economic collapse of the countries involved.
"Today in the Word" (June 19, 1992)
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