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WeedleTLiar on scored.co
1 month ago3 points(+0/-0/+3Score on mirror)3 children
What do people here think of this test, or the concept of a "just war" in general? For reference, these are the conditions required for a just war:
-the damage inflicted by the aggressor on the nation or community of nations must be lasting, grave and certain;
-all other means of putting an end to it must have been shown to be impractical or ineffective;
-there must be serious prospects of success;
-the use of arms must not produce evils and disorders graver than the evil to be eliminated.
1 month ago1 point(+0/-0/+1Score on mirror)1 child
Seems reasonable at first glance. I don't really agree with a "just" war test in the first place and I find the last test to be significantly subjective. The second test could be hard to prove and not everyone is always aware of every possible solution nor does every ever weigh their chance of success the same. Also, wars have been won by sides who everyone thought had no chance of success so in the times these people lose, it doesn't necessarily mean they weren't justified.
1 month ago2 points(+0/-0/+2Score on mirror)1 child
War is evil. Do not start one. It should be the last resort: All peaceful alternatives (diplomacy, sanctions) must have been exhausted. It should be declared by a government authority.
War isn't evil. It's a natural party of humanity. Some wars are good and some wars aren't. Warring should be commonplace though because this sort of competition is needed to enhance humanity.
I think it's a necessary restriction if you are a serious believer in what Christianity teaches. Just War theory was invented because they needed a way to reconcile the concept of war itself with their faith.
The teachings of Jesus and practices of the early church lean heavily pacifistic, or at least heavily adverse to the notion of violence, even when immoral actors are involved. It's not a religion that lets you just up and start killing people because you have power.
-the damage inflicted by the aggressor on the nation or community of nations must be lasting, grave and certain;
-all other means of putting an end to it must have been shown to be impractical or ineffective;
-there must be serious prospects of success;
-the use of arms must not produce evils and disorders graver than the evil to be eliminated.
jews produce evil and disorder graver and far worse than the elimination of jews
Overall, I find the tests to be worthless.
The teachings of Jesus and practices of the early church lean heavily pacifistic, or at least heavily adverse to the notion of violence, even when immoral actors are involved. It's not a religion that lets you just up and start killing people because you have power.