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Faith & Force: How Christians Think About War

ADULT FAITH FORMATION FORUM IN HUTTON HALL

When the world feels unstable, questions about war, violence, and national action come closer to home. Christians have never all agreed on these questions—but over time, the Church has developed a shared vocabulary for thinking about them faithfully. This five-week series explores how the Church has approached war and violence, from Scripture and the early Church to the just war tradition and the realities nations face today. Whether you are new to these questions or have wrestled with them for years, this series offers a space for thoughtful reflection, honest conversation, and deeper formation.

May 17 — Just War

When, if ever, can the use of force be justified, and what limits has the Christian tradition placed on it?

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