What is Just War Theory?

Kenneth Samples August 21st, 2007

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Through the centuries Christian thinkers have taken different positions on the controversial subject of war. Three broad theories concerning the morality of war for the Christian can be identified: activism, pacifism, and selectivism. Activism asserts that it is virtually always right to participate in war. Strict pacifism insists that it is never morally right to partake in war. Selectivism argues that it is sometimes right to take part in war.

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War is for Nahouls

Erik Guzman July 25th, 2007

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War… what is it good for? Here's something, it's good for keeping this crap in check.

But what about Jesus' teaching to love your enemies and turn the other cheek? As Christians, is killing ever justified? If we live by the sword, won't we die by the sword? But what are the alternatives? Is there a place for passive resistance on the world stage today?

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