Paragraph 2314

2314. “Every act of war directed to the indiscriminate destruction of whole cities or vast areas with their inhabitants is a crime against God and man, which merits firm and unequivocal condemnation.”109 A danger of modern warfare is that it provides the opportunity to those who possess modern scientific weapons especially atomic, biological, or chemical weapons – to commit such crimes.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

147. What does the word Church mean?

387. What is hope?

269. Who can receive this sacrament?

505. What is the purpose of private property?

353. What forms of popular piety accompany the sacramental life of the Church?

552. How can adoration be defined?

356. What are the main moments in funerals?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

How to be generous and share with those in need?

The Story of Moses: How did God choose and prepare Moses to lead his people? (Exodus 1-4)

What is the example of perseverance in waiting for God’s promises presented in the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1:5-25?

What is the meaning of being “blameless” according to the 2 Peter 3:14 passage?

What is Jonah’s story and what lessons can we learn from it?

The power of community: the unity of the Jewish people in Esther (Esther 9:1-5)

What is the importance of caring for the weak according to James 1:27?