This Christian teaching suggests it's ethical for Ukraine to fight (and for us to arm them)
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Nigel Biggar2022-03-29T16:39:00
Can Christians ever justify war? Yes, says Prof Nigel Biggar. Here, he explains the just war theory, a doctrine of military ethics, and how it applies to Ukraine, while encouraging us all to keep praying for peace
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