Unit 3: Apocalyptic warfare

Question 1

What is Apocalyptic war?

Answer 1

Apocalyptic war is war that would lead to catastrophic results and widespread destruction.

Question 2

Examples of apocalyptic war

Answer 2

• Nuclear weapons
• Chemical and biological weapons

Question 3

Pope John 23rd quote

Answer 3

‘It is impossible to conceive of a just war in a nuclear age.’

Question 4

What do most Christians believe about apocalyptic war?

Answer 4

• Majority of Christians oppose
• Consider incompatible with the Christian faith
• The destructive potential of nuclear weapons means that many Christians believe that their use could never be justified in a war

Question 5

What do the Methodist Church think of apocalyptic war?

Answer 5

• The Methodist Church condemns the use of all weapons of mass destruction
• This includes chemical, biological and nuclear
• Has not condemned the possession of nuclear weapons as a deterrent (intended to discourage)
• Radiation exposure causes cancer

Question 6

What denominations are against nuclear weapons?

Answer 6

• COE
• RCC
• Baptist
• Methodist
• Brethren (Pacifist)
• Quakers (Pacifist)
• Mennonites (Pacifist)