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When Is War Justified?

By Filings on Fri, 06/19/26
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Just War
War
Ethics

“Individuals don’t go to war. Nations do. But simply because a nation has the God-given authority to bear the sword doesn’t mean that it is always justified to engage in conflict. This power is not unlimited.” - Daniel Darling

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