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3. He's restating the just war theory, which I despise.

Reply to hrmjustin (Original post)

Tue Aug 19, 2014, 11:46 AM

Aug 2014

But, at least he said this:

"In these cases, where there is an unjust aggression, I can only say that it is licit to stop the unjust aggressor," Francis said. "I underscore the verb 'stop.' I'm not saying 'bomb' or 'make war,' just 'stop.' And the means that can be used to stop them must be evaluated."

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Pope Francis Endorses Use Of Force In Iraq To Stop Persecution Of Religious Minorities [View all] hrmjustin Aug 2014 OP

Too bad he doesn't have an army, lol. cbayer Aug 2014 #1

I think peace is out of reach for the moment. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #2

He's restating the just war theory, which I despise. rug Aug 2014 #3

What will be will be. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #4

My money's on the Kurds. rug Aug 2014 #5

I hopd so. I don't want troops on the ground. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #6

Sorry to hear that, Justin. rug Aug 2014 #7

Yeah it was a hard thing. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #8