ABSTRACT
Pagans that are subject to the authority and jurisdiction of Christian princes must not be forced into the faith in Christ. Since believing is a voluntary and free act, it is not at all allowed that anyone should be forced into faith. The prince can most rightfully deprive pagans who are his subjects of the ownership of Christian slaves. For those slaves tend to be led astray by the various devices and lies of their pagan masters and are sometimes treated abusively in contempt of their Christian religion. A defensive war is part of natural law because defence is part of natural law. An offensive war, which is also called an aggressive and vindictive war is legitimate, if a punishment is due. In the actual clash of a war officers and soldiers of the hostile army are licitly killed, as are all those who fight by giving reinforcement, support, counsel, or their assistance in whatever way in the enemy army.
