John W. Redelfs suggested the following as a general description of Moral
War.
We are people of peace. We are followers of the Christ who was and is the
Prince of Peace. But there are times when we must stand up for right and
decency, for freedom and civilization, just as Moroni rallied his
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George Cobabe favored us with:
The question was asked by one, is it not possible for both sides to fight
a moral war? No, it is not!!! We must only fight after we have done all
we can to prevent a war. If both sides are trying to do this, war will
not occur. Moral action by both parties
John, I am willing to answer, and defend, but first answer the question that
we have been discussing. Are we in general agreement as to what
constitutes a Moral War?
If so then we can apply the test and come up with a satisfactory conclusion.
If not, then why bother? as discussion will not be
Here are three important questions that need to be answered before we
launch a preemptive strike against Iraq:
Who has more nuclear weapons, Iraq or the United States?
Who has more chemical weapons, Iraq or the United States?
Who has more biological weapons, Iraq or the United States?
If the
George Cobabe favored us with:
John, I am willing to answer, and defend, but first answer the question that
we have been discussing. Are we in general agreement as to what
constitutes a Moral War?
If so then we can apply the test and come up with a satisfactory conclusion.
If not, then why
John -
I will not write what initially came to my mind when I read your post. It
might be misunderstood! :-)
So, let me state that there are several reasons why a country might arm
itself. These include:
1. To act as a deterrent. In this case, the fact that they have them is
made known
Gee-wizz, John. I thought we weren't suppose to talk about Iraq? Remember
the last flame war we had? Well, since we are about to go at it again I
will only make one little itty bitty comment which is that I hope we bomb
the hell out Iraq and roll our tanks right into the palaces of that
madman in
