WMDs Flashcards
Christian teaching about why we should use WMDs
Many Christians believe that God have humans the duty of stewardship over the world - that it is our job to take care of it and not allow it to be harmed.
Buddhists teachings about why we shouldn’t use WMDs.
Abstain from causing harm to all living things -the first precept.
What are weapons of mass destruction?
Weapons that can kill large numbers of people and/or cause great damage.
What are nuclear weapons?
Weapons that generate a nuclear reaction, devastating huge areas and killing large numbers of people.
What are chemical weapons?
Weapons na that use chemical agents to poison, burn or paralyse humans and destroy the natural environment.
What are biological weapons?
Weapons that include living organisms (e.g. germs, viruses) that can lead to disease or death.
