Why did abolitionists oppose war?

Abolitionists opposed war primarily because they believed it perpetuated violence and suffering, which contradicted their moral stance against slavery and injustice. Many viewed war as a means that could lead to more oppression and hardship for enslaved individuals. Additionally, they feared that conflict would divert attention and resources away from the urgent fight for emancipation and civil rights. Their commitment to nonviolence and social reform made them skeptical of war as a solution to societal problems.