You Shall Not Kill

Exploring the complexities of moral theology under the Nazi regime, the book scrutinizes the Catholic Church's stance on the commandment against killing. Johannes Ude critically analyzes the justifications provided by Catholic moral law for actions such as the death penalty and "just defensive" wars, contrasting these with the rejection of practices like abortion and euthanasia. The work raises profound questions about the absolute nature of moral commandments and the conditions under which exceptions might be deemed acceptable.