Friday, February 2, 2018
Youcat commented through CCC – Question n. 398.
(Youcat
answer) The Church strives for peace but does not preach radical pacifism.
Indeed, no one can deny either the individual citizen or particular governments
and alliances the fundamental right of armed self-defense. War is morally
justifiable only as a last resort.
A deepening through CCC
(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).
Reflecting and meditating
(Youcat comment) The Church unmistakably says No to war.
Christians should do everything possible to avoid war before it starts: They
oppose the stockpiling of arms and trafficking in weapons; they fight against
racial, ethnic, and religious discrimination; they work to put an end to
economic and social injustice and thus promote peace.
(CCC Comment)
(CCC 2304)
Respect for and development of human life require peace. Peace is not merely the absence of war, and it is not
limited to maintaining a balance of powers between adversaries. Peace cannot be
attained on earth without safeguarding the goods of persons, free communication
among men, respect for the dignity of persons and peoples, and the assiduous
practice of fraternity. Peace is "the tranquillity of order" (St. Augustine,
De civ. Dei, 19, 13, 1: PL 41, 640).
Peace is the work of justice and the effect of charity (Cf. Isa 32:17; cf. GS 78 §§ 1-2).
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