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Title: Bishops and the bomb: the morality of nuclear deterrrence

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OSTI ID:6540116

Roman Catholic bishops in the US are now discussing a Pastoral Letter on the morality of nuclear defense. Since a nuclear war would be an unprecedented horror, nations have a moral obligation to make such a war less likely. That, in turn, implies a moral obligation to think clearly and cogently on the best strategies for nuclear defense. The author argues that the US has a moral obligation to safeguard peace with a revised, strengthened nuclear deterrent. He contends that ideology and irresponsible international behavior, not weapons, cause war.

OSTI ID:
6540116
Resource Relation:
Related Information: The Heritage Lectures 16
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English