Document. Article for instructional bulletin ~ A historical account is presented to show the different standpoints Catholic leaders have had toward war. The consensus is that a war using nuclear weapons cannot be considered "just" because it threatens to destroy whole civilizations. Gordon is urging Catholics to take a stand against all forms of war because of the high likelihood that nuclear weapons will be used. ~ Liguori Instructional Bulletin ~ Liguori, MO ~ Liguori Publications