Further Ethical Challenges in Military Science from the Perspective of the Catholic Church : Reflection on the Use of Drones

Lóránd Ujházi
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The ethical assessment of the appropriate forms of offensive military action have been one of the most significant areas in this respect over the past few years. In the teachings of many religions military weapons and procedures are traditionally evaluated and the limits assessed as to what is appropriate in a war situation. In the Catholic Church quite an elaborate system has been evolved, beginning with the teaching on what constitutes a just war, followed by the medieval criminal law procedures as determined by the councils of the Church, and in the 20th century the various declarations on atomic weapons and weapons of mass-destruction. The Catholic Church still has no established and official position on offensive action in war in the light of the UAV systems. Different opinions and views have been expressed, but it is still far from being a definitive teaching. Research institutes in the Vatican, in the different Episcopal Conferences, and in Military Ordinariate are working on an overall assessment of the problem. However, a comprehensive and correct position has to take political considerations into account, as well as the advantages brought about by technical advances and an assessment of security factors. This way a position can evolve that is faithful to the Catholic Church’s tradition, a doctrine what is acceptable to the political leadership, too.
从天主教会的角度看军事科学的伦理挑战:对无人机使用的反思
对适当形式的进攻性军事行动进行道德评价是过去几年来这方面最重要的领域之一。在许多宗教的教义中,传统上对军事武器和程序进行评估,并评估在战争情况下什么是适当的限制。天主教会已经形成了相当复杂的体系,首先是关于什么是正义战争的教义,接着是由教会会议确定的中世纪刑法程序,在20世纪关于原子武器和大规模毁灭性武器的各种宣言。鉴于无人机系统,天主教会在战争中的进攻行动方面仍然没有既定的官方立场。不同的意见和观点已经表达出来,但它还远远不是一个确定的教学。梵蒂冈、不同主教会议和军事机构的研究机构正在对这个问题进行全面评估。但是,全面和正确的立场必须考虑到政治因素,以及技术进步带来的优势和对安全因素的评估。通过这种方式,一个立场可以演变为忠于天主教会的传统,一个也被政治领导层所接受的教义。
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