Two Things

Once again, I will begin this week’s article with a brief discussion of the ongoing the conflict between Israel and Hamas (see my previous articles “Escalating Conflict,” 10/10/23, “The Importance of Building Relationships,” 10/17/23, “Is Life Being Respected” 10/24/23). Israel has now begun sending ground troops into Gaza. They are attacking specific Hamas targets. They have rescued one …

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The Application of Just War Theory

I just watched the national news talking about the killing of an Iranian general. Our government says he is responsible for terrorism and was currently planning attacks against American citizens. I do not want to make any judgment on the killing of the Iranian general (which President Trump admits to ordering). Rather, I want to …

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Responding to Syria

It was reported in the news earlier this week that there was an attack in Syria using chemical weapons.  This is considered an attack by the government in power against its own people.  In response to this specific attack following a history of great conflict in Syria, President Trump ordered missile attacks against an airbase …

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