I’m not really sure how I feel about this. Via Hot Air It is an article in Time that analyzes the relationship between Iran and the Vatican. It is well known that Pope John Paul II opposed the U.S. led invasion of Iraq, and Pope Benedict XVI would certainly oppose an invasion of Iran on the same grounds. Although Iran may appeal to the Pope to stop and invasion, and the Pope may make some calls, I doubt it will stop an invasion if the powers that be decide that is what they want to do.

I have to admit, when we first went into Iraq, I was behind it 100%, but since then I have grown and changed my mind about a lot of things, namely my faith. As a now committed Catholic, I’m inclined to fall back on the just-war doctrine, and although Iran continually threatens us and may be the breeding ground for many terrorists, I don’t think it give us the right to go invade the country. Certainly and economic or diplomatic action should be taken, but we have no right to invade. The preemptive war doctrine is a very dangerous idea.

If Iran develops nuclear weapons, the US will have to make it very clear to them, that if a nuclear weapon is used against the US or it’s allies, it would be the end of Iran. During the cold war, mutually assured destruction kept the powers at peace. In my opinion US foreign policy should revert to “Peace Through Absolute Strength.” Meaning, we will stay out of your business, but if you attack us, we will respond quickly and totally.