War and the Christian Conscience How shall Modern War be Conducted Justly?

A fascinating inquiry into the ancient Christian theory of the "just war" and its application today. "In this volume, a product of the Lilly Endowment Research Program...a competent scholar deals with a major issue in the field of Christian ethics. The central theme of the book is stated in the sub-title, "How shall modern war be conducted justly?" The author seeks primarily to articulate principles of justice relevant to decisions concerning the nature and use of weapons by nations. At this cru