2.3 The Just War Theory

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    • What does the Just War Theory outline?
      When war is morally permissible
    • War can only be declared by a legitimate political authority according to the Proper Authority principle.

      True
    • What does the Proportionality principle in Jus in bello emphasize?
      Avoiding unnecessary destruction
    • What is the primary intention required for war under the Right Intention principle of Jus ad bellum?
      Achieve justice
    • Match the aspect with its corresponding principle in either the Just War Theory or Christian Pacifism:
      Morality of War ↔️ Just War Theory: Can be morally permissible ||| Christian Pacifism: Always morally wrong
      Violence ↔️ Just War Theory: Sometimes necessary ||| Christian Pacifism: Never justified
      Self-Defense ↔️ Just War Theory: Justifiable ||| Christian Pacifism: Not justifiable
    • Christian pacifism allows for self-defense using violence
      False
    • Principles of Jus ad Bellum in the Just War Theory
      1️⃣ Just Cause
      2️⃣ Right Intention
      3️⃣ Proper Authority
      4️⃣ Last Resort
      5️⃣ Probability of Success
      6️⃣ Proportionality
    • The Jus in Bello principles govern how wars should be conducted
    • The Jus ad Bellum principles focus on justifying the decision to go to war
    • The Just War Theory remains influential despite ongoing debates about its relevance
    • The Jus ad Bellum principle of last resort requires all peaceful alternatives to be exhausted
    • The war must be fought to correct a grave wrong or defend against aggression
    • All peaceful alternatives must be exhausted before war is initiated, according to the principle of last resort.
    • What does 'jus in bello' govern in the Just War Theory?
      Right conduct in war
    • The use of force must be proportional to military necessity to avoid unnecessary suffering
    • Match the aspects of the Just War Theory and Christian pacifism:
      Morality of War ↔️ War can be morally permissible
      Violence ↔️ Sometimes necessary to correct wrongs
      Self-Defense ↔️ Justifiable
    • Which principles of the Just War Theory determine when resorting to military force is justified?
      Jus ad bellum
    • Combatants must distinguish between soldiers and civilians
    • The principle of discrimination requires combatants to distinguish between soldiers and civilians
    • Match the key concepts with the corresponding principles:
      Just cause ↔️ Jus ad Bellum
      Discrimination ↔️ Jus in Bello
    • Christian pacifism rejects the use of violence entirely.

      True
    • What is one criticism of the Just War Theory?
      Western-centric
    • What is one key difference between the Just War Theory and Christian pacifism regarding the morality of war?
      War is always morally wrong
    • What is the primary purpose of the Just Cause principle in Jus ad bellum?
      Correct a grave wrong
    • The Jus in bello principles govern how wars should be fought
    • New Testament teachings emphasize love and peace, supporting Christian pacifism.

      True
    • What does the Proportionality principle in Jus in bello aim to avoid?
      Unnecessary destruction
    • What is the Christian pacifist view on war?
      War is always morally wrong
    • A legitimate political authority must declare war under the Just War Theory

      True
    • The principle of proportionality in Jus in Bello requires avoiding unnecessary destruction or suffering

      True
    • What are three principles of the Just War Theory that are frequently invoked in debates over military action?
      Just cause, right intention, proportionality
    • What does the Jus ad Bellum principle of just cause require for a war to be justified?
      Correct a grave wrong
    • What does 'jus ad bellum' refer to in the Just War Theory?
      Right to go to war
    • Who must declare war according to the principle of 'proper authority'?
      Legitimate political authority
    • The anticipated benefits of war must outweigh the expected harms to comply with 'proportionality'.
      True
    • What must combatants distinguish between according to the principle of 'discrimination'?
      Soldiers and civilians
    • What does Christian pacifism say about violence in resolving conflicts?
      Violence is never justified
    • The Just War Theory finds scriptural basis in the Old Testament
    • Which principles govern how wars should be fought in the Just War Theory?
      Jus in bello
    • What do the Jus in Bello principles of the Just War Theory govern?
      How wars should be fought