War And Justice Etc Flashcards
What ethical issues does war raise?
- is murder right
- social impact
- torture
- Pow
- sanctities of life
What is just war theory
Created by Thomas Aquinas, three sections before, during and after
Agreed by the Catholic Church and official doctrine of it too
Generally agreed by Church of England
What is before war in the just war theory
- Must be started by proper authority
- Must be just
- Everything must be done to make sure good results.
- Last resort
What is during war in just war theory
Civilians should not be harmed
Appropriate force should be used
Agreed conventions must be obeyed
What is after war in just war theory
- Punishment of war criminals
2. Help stabilise country
What is a holy war
A holy war is a war that states physical violence is needed to defend religion
What are three elements of holy war
- acheiment of a religious goal
- authorisation of religious leader
- spiritual reward
Explain main causes of terrorism
- one could be socioeconomic. If poverty looms and needs to be fixed
- political (Ireland)
- religious
What are Christian attitudes to terrorism
Never justifiable - Roman Catholic
Not appropriate - Church of England
What would a absolute pacifist believe such as a Quaker
That there should be not use of military force whatsoever whether or not cause it just.
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” - Matthew 5:44
What is conditional pacifism
That conditions and negative consequences of war that make it unjustifiable some war may be needed
What would some Christians believe about war and peace
That’s sometimes war is necessary to ah wove peace but must be used as a last resort
What’s do Christians believe about gods justice
That righteousness and justice are central to nature of god and god punished and condemn those who abuse others and defends weak
WhAt is Christian teaching about justice
- Luke 15:11 -31 father and two sons
Forgive those who have sinned
Romans 11:9-21 gods job to punish people
