The Just War Theory (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Definition of Just War
Definition of Just War
War meeting criteria for fairness & ethics, morally acceptable
Christian theologians who developed Just War Theory
Christian theologians who developed Just War Theory
Augustine and Thomas Aquinas
1st condition: reason for war must be just
1st condition: reason for war must be just
Just Cause (not revenge/conquest/economic gain)
2nd condition: who must declare war
2nd condition: who must declare war
Proper Authority (legitimate govt/ruler)
3rd condition: purpose behind the war
3rd condition: purpose behind the war
Right Intention (promote good/prevent evil)
4th condition: when war should be undertaken
4th condition: when war should be undertaken
Last Resort (after all peaceful alternatives fail)
5th condition: likelihood of success
5th condition: likelihood of success
Reasonable Chance of Success (avoid needless deaths)
6th condition: level of force used
6th condition: level of force used
Proportional Force (proportional to harm prevented)
Rule: who should not be targeted in war
Rule: who should not be targeted in war
Civilians - must be protected
International agreements that must be followed in war
International agreements that must be followed in war
Geneva Conventions
Islamic concept similar to Just War
Islamic concept similar to Just War
Lesser Jihad (struggle to defend faith/family/country)
First Caliph who set rules for Muslim warfare
First Caliph who set rules for Muslim warfare
Abu Bakr
Common elements in Just War & Lesser Jihad
Common elements in Just War & Lesser Jihad
Just cause, proportionality, authority, protect innocents