Many Church leaders are commenting on the present Iran war, including Pope Leo. This article presents the recent history of Iran and the classic Catholic Just War Principles. You can decide for yourself if they apply to the present Iran war. I hope you find the article helpful.
Read “Is the Iran War a Just War?”
God Bless!
Fr. Dave
thank you Father Dave!
You are welcome!
Thank you, Fr Dave.
I personally disagree with His Holiness.
Bill
I understand.
‘War must only be waged in self-defense of a nation under an imminent mortal threat, and never for conquest or plunder.’
Thank you, Father Dave!
My husband and I find this information very helpful . Nobody likes war, but this information that you provided allows us to make up our own mind about this war. It gets confusing listening to everyone’s opinion, and not knowing the actual facts.
Andrea DeRousse
I am glad you found it hekpful!
Hi Father Dave, thank you for the article. I will send it to Mary Whiteley. Lewis was so upset with Pope Lyon‘s comments. I told her that you will disagree with Pope Lyon and that she she can find comfort and reading your article. Thank you again. I knew you would have the right answer thank you for the day. We all miss you love and God bless Jeanie Merrifield.
YEs, this is an area where people can disagree, even with the pope.
Thank you Fr. Dave for adding clarity to a very painful situation.
You are very welcome!
Hi Father,
I picked up your article at Mass this last Sunday. Great information. I find it so hard trying to figure out who is who over there. I don’t agree with the Pope but it’s not a game breaker with my Faith. I am hearing now that the Pope has clarified himself a little, saying he was not referring to Trump. I think It’s mandatory that Iran be taken out, for the safety of the entire world.
Great article Father, Thanks!
Yes, Pope Leo clarified that his remarks were aimed generally at the world audience and not any one country.
Excellent article Father Dave! Our precious God gave us life and no one has the right to take it! We believe this is a just war against Iran since they have taken so many lives! We have to protect the world from evil and overwhelm everyone now and in the future to live in Jesus’ love and peace! Preciously praying that we arrive at a just, moral agreement with Iran and peace to follow
Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, Franca and Dick
Thank you!
Awesome, Fr Dave. You have a great way of summarizing complex issues….
As we’ve done with your co-authored book with Bob Klaren, Physics and Faith, we’ll be sharing this article with our grandkids ( and kids and spouses)
Joe and Lorraine Ferrall
Great! I hope the rest of your family finds it helpful too.
Fr Dave, thank you for your excellent article on the genesis of radical Islam & the danger it has posed & is posing to the free world.
Edmund Burke once wrote, “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing”.
My hope is that this conflict eventually leads to a lasting peace & frees the oppressed Iranian people.
Yes, I think that is the prayer of the entire free world!