Exploring Catholic Social Teaching

For each condition of just war, explain why it is necessary for justice. One example has been
offered for each condition.
The damage inflicted
by the aggressor
on the nation or
community of nations
must be lasting, grave,
and certain;
It would be unjust to go to war over temporary harms.
Other reason:
Other reason:
All other means of
putting an end to it
must have been shown
to be impractical or
ineffective;
It would be unjust to go to war without trying to use diplomacy
to settle disputes.
Other reason:
Other reason:
There must be serious
prospects of success;
If a nation has no chance of winning, it would be unjust to risk
soldiers’ lives.
Other reason:
Other reason:
The use of arms must
not produce evils
and disorders graver
than the evil to be
eliminated.
It would be unjust if war resulted in worse conditions than those
that caused the war.
Other reason:
Other reason:
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