#425 The Just War Tradition and Iran

Given the resurgence in armed conflict around the globe, what does it mean for Christians to think Biblically about war? In this episode, I review the striking exchange between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV, explain the Christian just war tradition, and explore how that tradition applies in the current conflict with Iran. If you have ever wrestled with the intersection of foreign policy, national defense, and real-world conflict, this episode will help with an historical and Biblical overview. Key Takeaways: The Trump–Pope conflict and what it reveals about competing views of justice, peace, and power. Vice President J.D. Vance’s defense of the Just War tradition and the concept of ordo amoris (ordered love). A Biblical case study from King Hezekiah. The historical development of just war theory through Augustine and Aquinas. Reflections from the American Revolution and the War on Terror. How Christians should respond today amid the ongoing Iran situation. Click Here to Watch on YouTubeThe post #425 The Just War Tradition and Iran first appeared on The Good Citizen Project.