The Templars believe that freedom without structure leads to chaos. They seek to create a world where powerful institutions can control conflicts before they become wars.
Their philosophy can be summarized as:
Order creates peace. Control prevents chaos.
A Templar may therefore justify actions that appear cruel or oppressive by arguing that the alternative would be even worse.
Templars are willing to manipulate governments, influence rulers, control information, and eliminate people they consider dangerous if they believe doing so will create greater stability.