Conscience, Religious Authority and Civil Authority (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Conscientious objector
Conscientious objector
Person refusing military service due to moral/religious beliefs against killing
Why conscientious objectors refuse military service
Why conscientious objectors refuse military service
Believe taking another person's life is fundamentally wrong
Three authorities conflicting over military service
Three authorities conflicting over military service
Conscience, religious authority, civil authority
Conscience's view on taking human life
Conscience's view on taking human life
Always wrong, regardless of circumstances
Just War Theory
Just War Theory
Warfare can be morally acceptable under certain conditions
Church following Just War Theory
Church following Just War Theory
Roman Catholic Church
Civil authority's view on military service
Civil authority's view on military service
Citizens have patriotic duty to serve when called
Country with mandatory service in late teens/early 20s
Country with mandatory service in late teens/early 20s
Israel
South Korea's military service duration
South Korea's military service duration
Approximately 18-21 months
Alternative military service focusing on saving lives
Alternative military service focusing on saving lives
Medical roles
Service role without direct combat
Service role without direct combat
Military chaplain
US military draft period
US military draft period
1940s through early 1970s
Vietnam War draft resister consequences
Vietnam War draft resister consequences
Prosecution; some fled to Canada