Tragically, self-imposed restraints on the use of violence tend towards prolonging evil, not minimizing it
Phillip DolitskyMarch 15, 2024
The difference between immoral revenge and lawful retribution is in the principle of proportionality
J. Daryl CharlesNovember 14, 2023
Marc LiVecche and Keith Pavlischek kvetch on pacifists, idealists, terrorist-enablers, and others who get Hamas, October 7th, and just war tradition wrong.
Marc LiVeccheNovember 11, 2023
Today marks the observance to two great national holidays that honor the heroes among us. Go out your way to thank a veteran and hug a Marine.
Marc LiVeccheNovember 10, 2023
Providence’s Marc LiVecche and Pepperdine’s Robert Kaufman discuss the Israel-Hamas War, proportionality, intent, and fighting to win
Marc LiVeccheNovember 7, 2023
There are many arguments in favor of Just War Theory, but none so potent as the reality of human sinfulness
James RowellNovember 1, 2023
While protecting her people and seeking justice, Israel must minimize harms against innocent Palestinians and multiply hell on Hamas.
Marc LiVeccheOctober 9, 2023
Just war morality demands that ethical judgements must take into account certain cold, unrelenting, and frustratingly immovable facts. Wisdom matters.
Marc LiVeccheSeptember 2, 2023
Revolutionary violence is never ethically justified
Eric PattersonSeptember 1, 2023