Nuclear War (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Nuclear weapons definition
Nuclear weapons definition
Weapons using nuclear reactions causing massive explosions & death
Japanese cities bombed in WWII
Japanese cities bombed in WWII
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Deaths in Hiroshima bombing
Deaths in Hiroshima bombing
Approximately 140,000 people
Result of atomic bombings on Japan
Result of atomic bombings on Japan
Japan's surrender, ending WWII
Chemical Weapons Convention (1993) purpose
Chemical Weapons Convention (1993) purpose
Made production, stockpiling & use of chemical weapons illegal
Conflicts where chemical weapons used
Conflicts where chemical weapons used
Iraq and Syria
What biological weapons release
What biological weapons release
Harmful bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens
Number nuclear weapons can kill
Number nuclear weapons can kill
Millions of people
Major religions' stance on WMDs
Major religions' stance on WMDs
All major religions reject their use
Christian belief about ending life
Christian belief about ending life
Only God has the right to end life
Christian view on nuclear deterrence
Christian view on nuclear deterrence
Some say it helps maintain peace and prevent wars
Islamic duty regarding God's creation
Islamic duty regarding God's creation
Protect and preserve it
Qur'an 2:195 teaching on destruction
Qur'an 2:195 teaching on destruction
Do not contribute to your destruction with your own hands
'Eye for an eye' application to WMDs
'Eye for an eye' application to WMDs
Not applicable - WMDs cause disproportionate harm
Long-term consequence of nuclear weapons
Long-term consequence of nuclear weapons
Environmental damage lasting many years