Born in Italy, Thomas Aquinas was one of the most educated men of his

time. Aquinas, whose family were noble, was educated as a monk and later

continued his education at the University of Naples followed by the University

of Paris where he studied the ancient Greek thought of Aristotle. Educated in

both philosophy and theology,Aquinas is thought to be one of the most important

philosophers of Catholicism. One ofAquinas's most influential writings is the

Summa Theologica. In this document, Aquinas clarifies four questions concerning

the Church: Whether it can be demonstrated t Godexist? Whether it is always

sinfuhatl to wage war? Whether it is lawful for Clerics and Bishops to fight? And whether it is lawful to fight on holy days? He answers each question

thoroughly but indecisively; however, when he answers the second question it

seems his conclusion have been manipulated in ways that can benefit the church

without making them look double sided with their teach

mentions is only an authority of the sovereign can order a war to be waged.

This reply in itself is a contradiction to the quotation above in the way that

but if it's for the common good then it is just. Aquinas states it is

mean that he is excused from sin because of his stature; thus his reply is

evil." (173) This is a contradiction in that war is justified if it is for the

those who wage war are threatened by our Lord with punishment; therefore, all

slaying of others therefore his conclusion to me seems indecisive and double

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