Iran 47 years of terror and killing, and now the nuclear threat, have to stop.
I see the just war doctrine supports doing something about the continuing Iran mayhem and killing.
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.
Pray on it and you’ll understand...
You explained there's such a thing a Just War and that Saint Augustine of Hippo explained it to the world.
I'd also like for Pope Leo to reconcile his civilization destroying views with the common sense vision of St. Augustine and the Bible:
There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.