Archbishop: U.S. Troops Have Moral and Legal Duty to Disobey Illegal Orders
The Trump administration’s foreign policy actions in Venezuela, Minnesota, and Greenland have sparked controversy. Amidst these geopolitical tensions, the Catholic archbishop for the U.S. armed forces has stated that it is morally permissible for troops to refuse orders that conflict with their personal beliefs. This statement directly addresses the potential ethical dilemmas faced by military personnel during times of significant political and international uncertainty. The archbishop’s position offers moral guidance for soldiers who may be asked to carry out actions they deem ethically wrong.
John Q. Hosedrinker