Religion 3 Semester 2 Final ~ Just War Criteria

Just Cause

Reason for the conflict must be because the damage to be avoided is lasting, grave, and certain

Just Cause

An example would be a gross violation of human rights

Legitimate Authority

War must be declared by someone acting as an official representative of the entire people

Right Intention

Main reason for engaging in conflict must be to defend the just cause

Right Intention

Purpose of the actions must not be based on cruelty or needless destruction

Right Intention

Must be a commitment to postwar peace

Probability of Success

Chances of achieving the legitimate object should be reasonable

Proportionality

War should not cause worse evil than what is trying to be prevented

Proportionality

The good that results from the actions must be at least equal to, if not greater than, the damages and costs that are incurred

Last Resort

All peaceful efforts must have failed