Conditions for a Just War
Abstract
Humans have always fought with each other since beginning of civilization. Pre Civilized human had to fight for food, territory and other basic needs. However as societies advance, humans started to develop some sense of partnership and learn to protect each other against all threats to their security or welfare. For ages wars has served the purpose of protection of a society or strive for power from one society. War has always been part of the human history. Religion and war have gone hand in hand for al ong time. Armies go into battle believing that God is with them, often after prayers and sacrifices to keep God on their side. But if human society is so advanced, why do we go to war? Why do we need a military power? From modem Christian point of view war is rarely justified and should be avoided. However we as Christian can't tum the head when we see an injustice. Christianity aim is to promote a world in which peace and justice flourish everywhere. War may sometimes be the tool needed to do this, and waging war may sometimes be a lesser evil (a lesser injustice) than allowing injustice to persist.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1111820
Entities
People
- Roberto J. Gotay
Organizations
- United States Army Sergeants Major Academy