BAHÁ'Í FAITH

There May Be "Just" Wars 

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ALL religions require us to manifest kindness; the violence of war seems to contradict the fundamental desires of the Creator! But while all religions are essentially advocates of peace, it is impossible to denounce all wars. When we consider the requirements of an ever-changing world, our inter-dependent society must sometimes proscribe drastic means when all peaceful avenues have been exhausted. This is the position of the Baha’i Faith as one of the heralds of world governance. The Baha’i view is compatible with a “Just War Theory.” What is desperately needed is a new world order focused on the quest of world unity; but when that world has chosen peace and the nations have united to defend that peace, some wars will inevitably need to be fought to protect and maintain a lasting peace.

 

Baha’u’llah tells us:”…[W]hen minds have developed, perceptions have become keener…it will be impossible for wars to continue.”