Christian views of WoMD

• Opposition:

  Many Christians view such weapons as intrinsically evil
• Opposition:

  Pope Francis has urged the abolition of nuclear weapons, as did the two previous Popes
• Opposition:

  Most UK churches are opposed to the replacement of Trident
• Acceptance:

  Some argue that modern conventional warfare is almost as bad as ABC warfare in its methods and effects
• Acceptance:

  Such weapons should be reduced in number by international agreement
• Acceptance:

  They cannot be un-invented
• Acceptance:

  It is important to renew Trident as a deterrent
• Acceptance:

  Fletcher's book 'Situation Ethics' implied that the 1945 nuclear attack was the most loving action in the particular situation. He based it on his version of utilitarianism and on his equation of agape with justice