Just War Theory: Regime Change, Nukes, and Defense | Msgr. Stuart Swetland

When is a war truly just—and who gets to decide? Drawing on the thought of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas, this conversation unpacks how Catholic Just War Theory provides a coherent framework for judging the morality of war.Msgr. Stuart Swetland applies these principles to real conflicts, including World War II, Vietnam War, and the use of the atomic bomb, while also addressing Ukraine, terrorism, and modern warfare—offering a clear and challenging lens on justice in a fallen world.👍 Like, Subscribe, or Follow The Conor Gallagher Show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/conorgallaghershowInstagram:https://instagram.com/conorgallaghershowTikTok:https://tiktok.com/@conorgallaghershowSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1qtdMK8FqjAQ3ODlFXCEYt?si=ae4598b16c1d4cdeApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conor-gallagher-show/id1789476722CHAPTERS0:00 - Introduction0:53 - Trailer2:36 - Monsignor Swetland’s Background13:40 - How Catholic Just War Theory Developed32:55 - The Role of Nato and Immigration Regulation55:49 - The Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki1:05:10 - The Morality of Nuclear Deterrence1:10:50 - The Dark Passages of the Bible1:21:10 - The Morality of Modern Warfare1:44:20 - The Russia-Ukraine War1:54:30 - Tensions in the Catholic Church2:08:41 - Catholicism and African-American Culture