When a war breaks out, we want to know that the action was justified. So, when is it justified to use military force? In other words, when is war morally permissible? “Just War Theory” was primarily established by Augustine in the 5th century, and further developed by Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century. It is the Christian understanding of when war is morally justified, and how a morally justified war should be undertaken.
On a recent episode of The Briefing, Albert Mohler shared seven criteria that have to be met for a war to be just and justly fought. He stated: Continue reading