Arthur Tom
Arthur Tom
Source: The Signal
Date: 05/20/2026 5:09am
Article Summary:
**Peace Requires Prudence, Not Political Slogans**
In a letter to the editor, Arthur Tom responds to a previous column arguing for pacifism, saying Catholic teaching does not require absolute opposition to war and recognizes a government’s duty to protect innocent life. He contends that faithful Christians can disagree on military and political decisions without accusing one another of violating God’s will, and warns against reducing complex moral issues to political slogans.
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Date: 05/20/2026 5:09am
Article Summary:
**Peace Requires Prudence, Not Political Slogans**
In a letter to the editor, Arthur Tom responds to a previous column arguing for pacifism, saying Catholic teaching does not require absolute opposition to war and recognizes a government’s duty to protect innocent life. He contends that faithful Christians can disagree on military and political decisions without accusing one another of violating God’s will, and warns against reducing complex moral issues to political slogans.
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