Organized Conflict

I – Organized conflict is inevitable within collective existence.

II – Organized conflict is inherently wrong, as it causes pain, suffering, hardship, and horror.

III – All reasonable effort must be exhausted to resolve disputes before they escalate into organized conflict.

IV – Being well prepared for organized conflict is inherently right, as preparation serves to minimize pain, suffering, hardship, and horror.

V – When unavoidable, organized conflict must be pursued with the intent to end it both decisively and unconditionally.

VI – When unavoidable, organized conflict must be pursued with vigor, intensity, and intelligence.

VII – One must be prepared to cause harm due to the nature of organized conflict.

VIII – All reasonable effort must be exhausted in minimizing pain, suffering, hardship, and horror, especially among those not directly involved in said conflict.

IX – When possible, avoiding organized conflict while still being prepared for its inevitability, serves the Common Good.