Our Pacifist Pope?

Our Pacifist Pope? September 10, 2013

The pope must know that dialogue is not the “only” solution to the Syrian conflict. It would be a good thing if the pope would acknowledge the just war tradition while making his impassioned pleas for peace. Catholics believe in peace, but they’re not Mennonites. First Things editor R.R. Reno has consistently argued against intervening in Syria, but I believe a classical reading of the just war tradition renders robust intervention in Syria a morally desirable act of charity.

http://www.firstthings.com/onthesquare/2013/09/our-pacifist-pope


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