A religious leader has stated that god does not justify war, with some outlets reporting that this message is in response to certain individuals or ideologies that claim a holy justification for violence. The leader's comments have been seen as a rebuke to those who promote a militant theology, although the specifics of the situation are not entirely clear. The religious leader's stance appears to be that war is not supported by religious teachings, with some reports suggesting a potential declaration that illegitimate war is contrary to religious doctrine.