Nuclear death: an unprecedented challenge to psychiatry and religion

Journal Article · Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Am. J. Psychiatry; (United States)

OSTI ID:5763621

Frank, J D

The growing danger of a nuclear holocaust has intensified two aspects of the human predicament that concern both religion and psychiatry: the inevitability of death and the disastrous consequences of the characteristic termed pride by theologians and narcissism by psychiatrists. For the first time, humans have power to exterminate themselves and death threatens all ages equally. Pride of power causes leaders to exaggerate their ability to control nuclear weapons; moral pride leads to demonizing enemies. The author considers implications for psychiatrists and clergy, with special reference to preventing a nuclear holocaust.

• Research Organization: Johns Hopkins Univ. School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
• OSTI ID: 5763621
• Journal Information: Am. J. Psychiatry; (United States), Vol. 141:11
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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