Ep. 82 - Ukraine, Russia, and Just War Theory

In this episode, Logos dives into a sensitive yet profound discussion. With tensions between Ukraine and Russia elevating, questions naturally arise in many people's minds: Shouldn't countries be more aggressive towards Russia? Is war justifiable? Is war morally permissible? Is not pacifism the solution to the rising tensions? 

These questions prompt us to enter into a discussion within the realm of moral theology. Throughout the life of the ancient Church, justification for war wasn't much of a question. The Church has had the criterion we discuss in this episode, but modern warfare has made the idea of a 'just war' much more complex. Yes, the Church would say that war can be justified, but it needs to be qualified and "fleshed out," as it were. 

As a starting point, however, one ought to understand the principles by which the Church assesses such situations as the spiritual mother of the world; this discussion lays out said the criterion for "Just War" and discusses and applies some of the criteria to the current situation developing Europe amongst Ukraine and Russia. Again, it is complex, and rather than get into the politics or social impacts; we simply try to lay out the Church's moral guidelines when discussing such sensitive topics. In the guidelines, we can always find consolation. 

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