Which of the options below are three conditions for a Just War?
It must have a just cause e.g. removing injustice, self-defence, resisting aggression
It must be for a good reason e.g. political, social or economical gain
It must be started to bring about good e.g. restoring peace, preventing suffering
It must be controlled by a religious leader e.g. a prophet, fighter for a religious cause
It must be controlled by a lawful authority e.g. government, ruler, the UN
It must be confirmed by the UN e.g. agreeing with their policies
It must involve chocolate gain e.g. milk/white chocolate, caramels, toffees, truffles, honeycombs, Maltesers, Kinder Eggs, Crème Eggs BUT NEVER DARK CHOCOLATE.
Which is true for a Just War?
It must be confirmed by the UN e.g. abiding with their policies
It must be a last resort e.g. negotiations should be attempted first
There must be a reasonable chance of success e.g. no country goes to war when they stand no chance
Once fighting has stopped, peace must be restored and mercy shown e.g. when the aim has been achieved
Which are true for a Just War?
Methods used must be in proportion to the offence e.g. you wouldn't destroy a whole town just to capture one murderer
Avoid killing civilians e.g. only legitimate targets should be attacked
The rich and religious should be evacuated before war breaks out e.g. to an underground bunker
Long-range weapons are banned e.g. bombs, missiles
Click on the options that are needed for a war to be both Just and Holy
It must be to bring about good
Avoid killing civilians
Must be controlled by religious leaders
Must be controlled by a legitimate authority
Must be a last resort
Must have a just cause
Methods used must be in proportion to the offence
