This contribution first sketches the problem (of why the concept of "just war" is still indispensable) by contrasting two positions representing the pros and cons of the just war doctrine. It also presents some reasons that forbid a seamless continuation of this doctrine. In a second step, the development of catholic doctrine is shown exemplified by three episcopal letters, which argue in favour of the right of self-defense and the criteria of just war as indispensable core values of the tradition and towards an integration of both within the concept of humanitarian intervention. Final considerations supplement this perspective by hinting to the inevitable tension between law and justice as well as legality and legitimacy within the context of the debate on the concept of international Responsibility to Protect.

Enthalten in:
Evangelische Theologie; 2015/4 Zweimonatsschrift (2015)

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Serie / Reihe: Evangelische Theologie

Personen: Stobbe, Heinz-Günther

Schlagwörter: Katholische Kirche Friedensethik Gerechter Krieg