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Although some Christians would argue that there's no such thing as a "just" war, there is a doctrine called "Just War Theory" that allows for war in specific situations. The question is this: we have been fighting in Iraq and in Afghanistan. Do these actions qualify as "just war"? Why or why not?
There are seven criteria which must be met for a war to be "just":
1) Just Cause -- The war must be in reaction to aggression. Unprovoked aggression is never justified.
2) Just Intention -- The motives must be righteous.
3) Last Resort -- It can only be just after all diplomacy and non-violent political pressure have been levied.
4) Formal Declaration -- None of that "police action" that hasn't been approved by a government.
5) Limited Objectives -- The objectives must be clearly stated, and once achieved, the action is over.
6) Proportionate Means -- In other words, don't drop an A-bomb on an aboriginal tribe.
7) Noncombatant immunity -- And no shooting the civilians.
Do the actions in the Middle East qualify under all 7 of these criteria?
There are seven criteria which must be met for a war to be "just":
1) Just Cause -- The war must be in reaction to aggression. Unprovoked aggression is never justified.
2) Just Intention -- The motives must be righteous.
3) Last Resort -- It can only be just after all diplomacy and non-violent political pressure have been levied.
4) Formal Declaration -- None of that "police action" that hasn't been approved by a government.
5) Limited Objectives -- The objectives must be clearly stated, and once achieved, the action is over.
6) Proportionate Means -- In other words, don't drop an A-bomb on an aboriginal tribe.
7) Noncombatant immunity -- And no shooting the civilians.
Do the actions in the Middle East qualify under all 7 of these criteria?