Just-War Theory Since the dawn of Christianity, thoughts of war, and the Christian conscience have often been at odds. This was a major dilemma in the early Church and continues to plague the Church today. The Just-War theory, originated by St. Augustine, has developed throughout the ages in order to justify Christian war, in the defence of peace and charity. The basis of the Just-War Theory lies in the Principle of Double Effect, which allows …showed first 75 words of 2622 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2622 total…forth through biblical interpretation, which in many instances, like all scripture, can be interpreted in countless ways. Will the Church ever resolve this issue with all of its members? The possibility of this is quite unlikely in a world where some Catholics support the murder of innocence through abortion. Within the Church is a microcosm of beliefs, some which have strengthened the Church over the years, while others continue to plague our unity every day.