A Moral Assessment of the British Empire: It’s Complicated
Was the British Empire, all things considered, as evil as some say?
Trey DimsdaleMay 25, 2023
Heroes and Anti-Heroes: A Teachable Moment for the Next Generation
With the lines between good and evil portrayed as ever blurrier, distinguishing heroes, villains, and anti-heroes is critical
Eric PattersonMay 11, 2023
A Niebuhrian Companion: Over 20 Years of Mark R. Amstutz’s International Ethics
24 Years after publication, Christian ethicist Mark Amstutz’s textbook “International Ethics” is still a classic.
Menno R. KammingaApril 4, 2023
Unchecked Russian Aggression Over the Black Sea
Russia’s downing of an MQ-9 drone must not go unanswered.
Ned SandlinMarch 30, 2023
Just War Reasoning Overcomes Moral Ambiguity on War and Peace
Remarks delivered by Eric Patterson at Catholic University of America on Sept. 13th, 2022 on HR 1009.
Eric PattersonFebruary 27, 2023
Christian Realism as a Remedy for Polarization
Reinhold Niebuhr’s philosophy of Christian realism may hold the keys to addressing polarization in the West.
Simon Polinder & Menno R. KammingaFebruary 25, 2023
Law and Just War Tradition: Passing HR 1009
Though soldiers and military leaders are bound by Just War Tradition (JWT), members of Congress and civilian leaders are not. The passage of HR 1009, is one step toward bridging this gap.
Maryann Cusimano LoveFebruary 13, 2023
Review of Stephen Wolfe’s A Case for Christian Nationalism
Though Wolfe’s arguments are complex and wide ranging, they frequently fail to hold up under scrutiny
Stuart KlenkFebruary 1, 2023
Bringing Just War Theory to Congress With H.R. 1009
In March of 2022, I introduced H.Res. 1009 to propose implementing structured deliberation on the most serious and grave responsibility…
Jerry McNerneyJanuary 31, 2023
