There are many things in the world that the Catholic Church does not agree with in today's society. Such issues are Capital punishment, the extent of self defense, and the issues surrounding a just war.
Some might say that Capital punishment is not needed in today's society, that it is to harsh. However, in my opinion the punishment should fit the crime, just as the crime should fit the punishment. If one person kills another, then it is the duty of the government to maintain the security of the state. In order to do so, the person who committed the murder must face dire consequences. These consequences are many time lethal and mortal. We must have the order so that we may send a message to those who think it necessary to kill others.
Another controversial issue is the issue of a just war. For example, not everyone was happy when the United states entered into Iraq to launch our preemptive strike. Many people think that this was not necessary and the we should not have done it. However, this preemptive strike was in retaliation of 9/11 when the terroist bombers took down the world trade center. This retaltiation was just because it was in order to save many civilian lives who were threatened by the very presence oof terror. Just wars are needed in today's soceity.
Self defense is something that every person should have the right to eximplfy. If you are walking down the street, and someone starts to attach you, you have the right to retaliate without any consequences. This is how it is , and this is how it should be. Self defense is part of what being an American means.
