The pope has to uphold Just War Theory as maintained by the Catholic Church for an extremely long time, and which is explained in Church documents online in easy to understand sections, step-by-step.
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Iran 47 years of terror and killing, and now the nuclear threat, have to stop.
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Overview of St. Augustine’s Just War Theory
St. Augustine of Hippo is recognized as a foundational figure in the development of just war theory. His ideas have significantly influenced Western philosophy and Christian ethics regarding warfare.
Key Principles of Just War Theory
Augustine’s just war theory is built on several core principles that outline when war can be considered morally justifiable:
Just Cause: War must be fought for a legitimate reason, such as defending the community or punishing wrongdoing.
Legitimate Authority: Only those in positions of authority, such as governments, can declare war. This aims to prevent conflicts initiated by individuals or small groups.
Right Intention: The intention behind waging war must be to achieve peace and justice, not for revenge or personal gain.
Last Resort: War should only be pursued after all other peaceful alternatives have been exhausted.
Proportionality: The harm caused by the war must be proportional to the good expected to be achieved.
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