How can the Catholic Church condone war when the bible calls us to love our enemies and to turn the other cheek?
Also when Peter was trying to defend Jesus he cut off the ear of a soldier and Jesus said something along the lines of those who take up the sword will parish by the sword. I know in the OT war was condoned but it seems Jesus is trying to say war is wrong even in self defense because we are called to turn the other cheek. Help on understanding this would be much appreciated.
Thank you!
Also when Peter was trying to defend Jesus he cut off the ear of a soldier and Jesus said something along the lines of those who take up the sword will parish by the sword. I know in the OT war was condoned but it seems Jesus is trying to say war is wrong even in self defense because we are called to turn the other cheek. Help on understanding this would be much appreciated.
Thank you!