Video: Does the Afghanistan war fit Just War criteria?
By Chuck Colson|Published Date: November 03, 2009
President Obama has been deliberating whether or not the best choice for America is to send additional troops to the fight in Afghanistan. Though it is tempting to fight terrorism throughout the world, in whatever operation necessary, we must sit back and think about the moral implications of such a decision. We must determine if sending more troops will uphold justice, or a corrupt regime. Just War Theory has been talked about and developed for centuries, and including it to this discussion is vital.
This week’s Two-Minute Warning will help you think through the decisions President Obama must make in the coming weeks.
If you’re interested in learning more about the just war tradition, please select the link below to view an article strongly recommended by Chuck Colson. This article, written by James Turner Johnson for First Things, will help you understand the moral aims and requirements of a just war.
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