After years of pacifist wording from the mouth of the erstwhile Pope, the concept of a "just war" inactive lives among church hierarchs. During a fresh interview, Archbishop Timothy Broglio discussed the legitimate usage of the armed force. The erstwhile president of the American Episcopal Conference considers it hard to justify the thought of sending troops to Greenland in light of this doctrine.
The anticipation of utilizing American soldiers to take control of the polar island was spoken on BBC air. The Archbishop expressed concern about the situation of Catholic uniforms who could hear orders to take part in a akin operation.
– possibly there is simply a more worrying rhetoric than action, but even any actions have given me origin for concern. – he referred to the comments of the United States President's administration on the possible usage of the army to take control of Greenland Archbishop Broglio.
When asked by the interviewing writer whether the invasion of Greenland could meet the criteria of a fair war, the hierarch replied that he did not see any circumstances justifying military action in this case.
Greenland is the territory of Denmark. Denmark is an ally, NATO member, it does not seem reasonable for the United States to attack or occupy an allied nation – comments the clergy. He added that 1 of the arguments justifying specified action would be the desire to change power expressed by the Greenlandese population. In the current situation, however, an armed invasion seems unacceptable.
According to the hierarch, if Catholics in the United States Army had heard the order to take over the island, they would have a moral right to refuse to do so. However, as the archbishop acknowledged, he is afraid about the serious consequences for soldiers who would follow their conscience. – I am concerned, of course, due to the fact that they can be put in a situation where they are ordered to do something morally questionable – This is Archbishop Broglio.
The erstwhile president of the U.S. Episcopal Conference pointed out that in the announcements of the usage of armed forces, the President's administration was "searching for language" aimed at intimidating political opponents. In his opinion, specified an approach "grey" the reputation of the USA. Archbishop Broglio sees a more appropriate model of action in treating armed invasions as “responsible to the situation of oppression”. Nevertheless, the image created by this rule of the United States military as a “bringing democracy” to many was never credible.
Source: catholicvote.org, aleteia.org, pillarcoholic.com
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