SECTION 4 JUDAISM- TOPIC 2.4.5 JUST WAR THEORY

Question 1

What is a just war?

Answer 1

-fought for the right reasons in right way
-milchemet mitzvah
-milchemet reshut (not commanded but JUST)

Question 2

A War is just if:

Answer 2

-fought in self-defence or general defence
-intention is to bring peace
-good chance of success
-reducing suffering long-term
-avoids killing of civilians

Question 3

Divergent Jewish responses to Just War Theory:

Answer 3

-most agree w concept
-many example of God telling Jews to defend themselves in the Torah
-conscientious objectors would never fight

Question 4

Situation Ethics

Answer 4

argues that a war can be right if it is the most loving thing to do
is war satisfies criteria then probably is most loving thing to do

Question 5

SOWAA

Answer 5

“i will be with you, and you will strike down all”