02-27-2007, 02:42 AM
In the Name of God - Father Son Holy Spirit.
Peace be with you!
Quote:"Unfortunately, Rome has little if any influence on the Bush administration."
I was commneting on this: "Majority of Christians are against it. I'm aware Muslims don't separate Religion from State but George Bush certainly does."
In any case... what makes GWB think he's doing God's will? What makes Islamic suicide bombers think they're doing Allah's (SWT) will? Whatever the motivation, it doesn't reflect true religious doctrine... I can only hope!
Quote:"The Church is against any war."
??? That is brand new to me.... I was taught that justified wars (few as they may be) are permissible. What was the Cathlic Churches stance on WWII?
I don't mean to steal CC's limelight, but here's my two cents in...
Indeed, the Church's against waging any kind of attack on anyone. However, the magesterium has developed a "Just War" doctrine (not taught infallibly though) in which individuals & societies may defend themselves against aggressors. Under no circumstance is the intention to kill ever justified. There are very very very strict conditions applied to a just war. It's actually worth a read... http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P81.HTM - please start at paragraph 2307.
The Church condoned certain acts during WWII & condemned the abuses... likewise with the Crusades.
I hope I've been helpful :)
God bless.