Is it wrong to support the IRA?

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tcay584 said:
Can’t speak for the Church on this one, but IMHO:
Do they bomb innocent people, wreak havoc, and resort to violent tactics to get their point across? Terrorists.
Do they work within the political and judical confines of the laws to change perceived or real injustices? Freedom fighters.
Seems so simple to me…
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The difference between a Terrorist and a Freedom Fighter is a matter of perspective.
 
Nick said:
Are the modern IRA (1960’s to present) freedom fighters or terrorists? What is the Church’s position on the IRA?
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It is ALWAYS wrong to support any group that murders innocent people. It is irrelevant what the cause is even if the group thinks their cause is just.

The Church teaches that the end does NOT justify the means and it is a grave sin to do evil to achieve a good.
 
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