Sunday, May 5, 2013
482. What is required for earthly peace?
(Comp 482) Earthly peace requires the equal distribution and safeguarding of the
goods of persons, free communication among human beings, respect for the
dignity of persons and peoples, and the assiduous practice of justice and
fraternity.
“In brief”
(CCC 2327) Because of the evils
and injustices that all war brings with it, we must do everything reasonably
possible to avoid it. The Church prays: "From famine, pestilence, and war,
O Lord, deliver us."
To deepen and
explain
(CCC 2307) The fifth commandment forbids the intentional
destruction of human life. Because of the evils and injustices that accompany
all war, the Church insistently urges everyone to prayer and to action so that
the divine Goodness may free us from the ancient bondage of war (Cf. GS 81 §
4).
Reflection
(CCC 2308) All citizens and all governments are obliged to
work for the avoidance of war. However, "as long as the danger of war
persists and there is no international authority with the necessary competence
and power, governments cannot be denied the right of lawful self-defense, once
all peace efforts have failed" (GS 79 § 4).
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