Good and Evil

• Good


  That which is considered morally right, or beneficial and to our advantage
• Evil 


  That which is considered extremely immoral, wicked, and wrong.
• Forgiveness


  To grant pardon for a wrongdoing; to give up resentment and the desire to seek revenge against a wrongdoer.
• Free Will


  The ability to make choices (particularly moral choices) voluntarily and independently. The belief that nothing is pre-determined
• Justice


  Fairness; where everyone has equal provisions and equality of opportunity and receives what they are due.
• Morality


  Principles and standards that determine which actions are right or wrong
• Pacifism


  The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable
• Conscience


  A person's moral sense of right and wrong. Religious people believe that the conscience is their inner guidance from God.
• Suffering

  Pain or distress caused by injury, illness, or loss. Suffering can be physical, emotional, psychological, or spiritual.
• Criteria for a 'Just War'

  • Just Cause
  • Proper Authority
  • Proper Motive
  • Proportionality
  • Protection for civilians
  • Promoting good over evil
  • Last Resort
• Just Cause


  Those attacked must deserve it, there must be a moral reason for the war (such as defending a nation under attack)
• Proper Authority


  The state, the government, the monarch, etc. must start and control the war
• Proper Motive


  To establish good by the victory over the opposition and to re-establish peace and harmony
• Proportionality


  The arms used must be in proportion to what needs to be achieved, a minimum amount of force should be used
• Protection for civilians


  The military should avoid injuring the innocent
• Promoting good over evil

  A war can be fought if it is believed that a greater evil would exist if the war were not fought
• Last Resort


  The war must be a last resort