"That has never been my intent, much as I'm aware that the distinction is a fine one. The X-Men will be trying to prevent a war, not fight one. Though I will expect a level of discipline from you, none of you will ever be asked to do anything that you have a moral objection to. Truthfully, if I never have to send any of you into a fight, that would please me to no end. If your gifts are used purely to help, then that would be marvellous." But as much as the Professor seems to sincerely believe that, there is a 'but' there that he leaves unspoken. Whether he likes it or not, he oesn't think things will play out that way.