Just War theory
What is the Just War Theory
To reconcile war with Christian ethics
What does Civil law deal with
Deals with rights and responsibilities of citizens during wartime.
What is the definition of war
War is a large-scale, organized, and intentional violent conflict between nations, states, political groups, or armed organizations.
Is War celebrated or encouraged
NO
Who Made the Just War Theory
St. Augustine
What are the 3 United Nation Resolutions
condemn illegal actions in war
call for ceasefires
investigate human rights violations
2 Main Causes of War
Christians are morally obligated to work toward
peace
Who improved the Just War Theory
St. Thomas
Why Dose Civil law matter in war
Types of Warfare
Guerrilla Warfare
Cyberwarfare
Nuclear and Chemical Warfare
According to The Scripture and Catechism War is
War is a tragic reality, not a moral ideal
What are all 5 points in the The Just War Theory
Just Cause
Legitimate Authority
Right Intention
Last Resort
Reasonable Chance of Success
Main Laws That Apply to Civil Law
Geneva Conventions (1949)
Domestic laws
Additional Protocols (1977)
Hague Conventions
The 4 Types of War
International War
Civil War
Proxy War
Total War
The Catechism condemns actions such as
targeting civilians
genocide
destruction of entire cities
When was the The Just War Theory made
early 5th century
What Are Inhuman Actions According to Civil Law
Targeting civilians on purpose
Torture/abuse of prisoners
Use of Chem/Bio weapons
Starving Civilians
Using Child Soldiers
What Are The Consequences of War
Human Consequences
Economic Consequences
Social Consequences
Environmental Consequences
Name one of the BIBLICAL VERSES in the slides and what they mean
Mathew 5:9
Mathew 26:52
Isaiah 2:4
Romans 12:18
Ecclesiastes 3:8