Just & Holy War Theories

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.

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

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

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