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Article June 15, 2020

Waiting for Armageddon: Theological and Ethical Aspects of Nuclear Deterrence

Despite the association of nuclear weapons with the “end of days” and its religious dimension, expressed by concepts and images found in the Bible and theology, it is apparent that these associations do not provide us with a consistent assessment of the phenomenon of “nuclear weapons”.

Article November 2, 2019

It's Time to Abolish Nuclear Weapons

Rev. Drew Christiansen, S.J., argues that an era of a new nuclear arms race, international pressure for disarmament and non-proliferation are critical.
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