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War!. What is it good for?. The Just War Theory. Many religious believers (Christians), argue that war can be justified in some circumstances. Just War Theory attempts to clarify two questions: When is it right to fight? How should war be fought?. Brief History of the JWT!.

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War!

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  1. War! What is it good for?

  2. The Just War Theory • Many religious believers (Christians), argue that war can be justified in some circumstances. • Just War Theory attempts to clarify two questions: When is it right to fight? How should war be fought?

  3. Brief History of the JWT! • Biblical Christianity (New Testament) is generally seen as pacifist e.g. Jesus! • When the Roman Empire accepted Christianity, they decided that war would have to be considered as part of Christianity. • This led to the introduction of the Just War Theory.

  4. The two main key thinkers involved with the JWT are St.Augustine (of Hippo) and St.Thomas Aquinas. • In the 5th century (AD/CE), St.Augustine of Hippo (a north African Bishop) justified the use of war to defend the Church and those who threatened their faith. • In the 13th century CE, St.Thomas Aquinas added to Augustine’s ideas. • This led to what is now referred to as the Just War Theory.

  5. The Just War Theory When is it right to fight? jus ad bellum. • Must come from a Just Authority • Must have a Just Cause. • Must have a Just Intention • Must have Proportionality • Must be a Last Resort • Must have a Reasonable Chance of Success

  6. How should war be fought? – jus in bello • Must be Proportional (minimal force) • Must be discriminate (consider non military targets/civilians) The Just War Theory is constantly being updated and developed. The recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were backed by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England.

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