A battle or armed conflict; fighting with weapons. The Lord approves of war only as a last means for his Saints to defend their families, property, rights, privileges, and freedoms (Alma 43: 9, 45-47).

Moroni sought to defend his people, his rights, his country, and his religion, Alma 48: 10-17. Joseph Smith received a revelation and prophecy on war, D&C 87. Renounce war and proclaim peace, D&C 98: 16, 34-46. We believe that men are justified in defending themselves, their friends, and property, and the government, D&C 134: 11. We believe in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law, A of F 1: 12.