Fatalism in war

[sidetrack]

I know that fatalism is sort of a bad thing seeing as how (the way I see it defined) you submit to what seems to inevitable (ussually its negative things).

Would it be considered "natural" to be fatalistic though, if you are involved in a war somehow whether you are a combatant,noncombatant or stuck in cross-fire for whatever reason?.I know that (for Catholics I guess) it’s a bad thing to be that way but still wouldn’t a fatalist reaction to being in a war zone be considered as natural (or at least as expected) as mourning and being glum after someone passed away?.

In the particular scenerio of being in a warring area how would fatalism be staved off?.

 

[bzkoss236]

In a way, I would say it is “natural” because we all have the fight or flight response and the subconscious want for self preservation. It can be overcome, though.

Also, I think in some ways it can be good in the long run to “give up”. There are times when it is better to give up until the right time to strike back, especially in a war time atmosphere. However, if “giving up” means forfeiting your faith, then it isn’t worth it. Better to be a martyr in that case, IMO.