"They who have waged war in obedience to the divine command, or in conformity with His laws, have represented in their persons the public justice or the wisdom of government, and in this capacity have put to death wicked men; such persons have by no means violated the commandment, "Thou shalt not kill.""
Just war theory

January 1, 1970

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Augustine of Hippo, City of God, Ch. 21

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