WOMD Flashcards
nuclear weapons + examples
-Weapons that work by a nuclear reaction which devastate huge areas and kill large numbers of people
-atomic bombs
justification for nuclear weapons
-they prevent world wars from occurring due to the fear of the consequences
biological warfare + example
-a weapon which introduces harmful bacteria and viruses into the atmosphere, they can cause illness and death on a massive scale
-germ
-anthrax
chemical warfare + examples
-a weapon which contains lethal chemicals which when released causes death, mainly by choking
-chlorine/mustard gas
-non-living toxins
radiological weapons + example
-weapons that disperse radioactive materials
-hydrogen bombs
nuclear proliferation
to develop or possess nuclear weapons
unilateral disarmament
when one country gives up their nuclear weapons
multilateral disarmament
when multiple countries give up their nuclear weapons
christianity + quotes
WOMD
-as God is the creator only he is the one who is able to take away life
-some believe that nuclear weapons which kill masses of innocent can never be justified
-others believe that they can be used as a threat for self-defence
-sanctity of life
-‘thou shall not kill’
islam + quotes
-Believe life is sacred and using weapons which could kill millions of people and destroy the earth goes against the teachings of Islam
-In warfare innocent civilians must be protected, with nuclear weapons this is not possible
-‘Do not contribute to your destruction with your own hands’
arguments for WOMD
-must work as nuclear weapons have not been used since 1945
-to discourage other countries from threatening attacks
arguments against WOMD
-could never be morally justified
-nuclear proliferation makes their use more likely, not less likely
-cost the world billions, money could be better spent on the people
