“The premise is debatable that the perpetration of atrocities is sometimes a patriot's duty; that the poisoning of the public mind with distortion and falsehood designed to inflame passions is sometimes a patriot's duty; that the banishment of a loving Father of all men and the bowing down before a god of war is sometimes a patriot's duty. But if these be obligations resting upon patriots, let them be claimed as such in plain unvarnished language.”

American Disciples of Christ minister, author, and peace activist

Kirby Page (1890 to 1957) was an American Disciples of Christ minister, author, and peace activist. He is known for combining religious work with writing and public advocacy for peace. His career brought together ministry, authorship, and activism. The record identifies him especially with the Disciples of Christ tradition and with peace work, which shaped the public life for which he is remembered.