III. Safeguarding Peace

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

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The accumulation of arms strikes many as a paradoxically suitable way of
deterring potential adversaries from war. They see it as the most effective
means of ensuring peace among nations. This method of deterrence gives rise to
strong moral reservations. the arms race does not ensure peace. Far from
eliminating the causes of war, it risks aggravating them. Spending enormous
sums to produce ever new types of weapons impedes efforts to aid needy
populations;¹¹⁰ it thwarts the development of peoples. Over-armament
multiplies reasons for conflict and increases the danger of escalation.

PART THREE: LIFE IN CHRIST

SECTION TWO THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
- CHAPTER TWO YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF
  - Article 5 THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT
    - III. Safeguarding Peace

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team