A Level - RS - Introduction into the Just War Theory
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- Introdiction into the 'Just War' Theory
- For believers
- the teachings of Jesus concerning peace
- led to very difficult ethical and moral dilemmas because it is not clear whether or not a religious believer should fight in a war.
- the teachings of Jesus concerning peace
- The first Christians followed principles of non-retaliation and pacifism
- Which were completely fine in times of peace
- But when conflict loomed it became a real problem.
- Which were completely fine in times of peace
- It came to head 100 years after Christianity has become the official religion of Rome
- But when conflict loomed it became a real problem.
- Emperor Constantine
- was in need for help to fight his enemies
- Was ultimately dismayed by the attitudes of the Christians
- Believed it was the reluctance to fight by the Xians that it was weakening the forces of Rome.
- Was ultimately dismayed by the attitudes of the Christians
- was in need for help to fight his enemies
- The Church had to make a decision
- The response came from St Augustine
- He designed the Xian form of 'Just War' Theory
- Which has been adapted through time by the likes of Thomas Aquinas
- And the leadership of the Christian Church
- Until there are principles concerning whether or not a Christian should fight in a war.
- And the leadership of the Christian Church
- Which has been adapted through time by the likes of Thomas Aquinas
- He designed the Xian form of 'Just War' Theory
- The response came from St Augustine
- There are Seven concerning the beginning of a war
- and two concerning during a war
- It is stated that all life is sacred
- It may in times be acceptable to kill in order to protect the lives of others
- For believers
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