Philosophies of War

Fighting never solves the problem

• Pacifism

• Just War

• Political Realism

• Holy War

God is on the side of the nation that is holy and follows God’s will.

• Pacifism

• Just War

• Political Realism

• Holy War

Sometimes war is necessary in order to accomplish God’s purposes in the world.

• Pacifism

• Just War

• Political Realism

• Holy War

War never results in peace.

• Pacifism

• Just War

• Political Realism

• Holy War

Nations are out to get what they can.

• Pacifism

• Just War

• Political Realism

• Holy War

Even in war, we must do what is right.

• Pacifism

• Just War

• Political Realism

• Holy War

Negotiation and peaceful resolution are the best way to resolve conflict, but it is not always possible.

• Pacifism

• Just War

• Political Realism

• Holy War

There are moral limits on our actions even if we must go to war.

• Pacifism

• Just War

• Political Realism

• Holy War

Relationships among nations are not like personal relationships and cannot be

governed by personal morality.

• Pacifism

• Just War

• Political Realism

• Holy War

War is sometimes necessary to defend ourselves and our interests.

• Pacifism

• Just War

• Political Realism

• Holy War