Benedict XVI appeals for nuclear disarmament. Benedict XVI: "The eighth Review Conference on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty began work in New York on May 3rd. Progress towards combined and secure …More
Benedict XVI appeals for nuclear disarmament.
Benedict XVI: "The eighth Review Conference on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty began work in New York on May 3rd. Progress towards combined and secure nuclear disarmament is closely connected to the full and rapid fulfillment of the relative international commitments. Peace, in fact, rests on trust and on respect for promises made, not only on the balance of power. In this spirit, I encourage the initiatives that seek progressive disarmament and areas free of nuclear weapons, with a view to their complete elimination from the planet.Finally, I exhort all those participating in the New York meeting to overcome historical conditioning and patiently to weave a political and economic web of peace in ...
Benedict XVI: "The eighth Review Conference on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty began work in New York on May 3rd. Progress towards combined and secure nuclear disarmament is closely connected to the full and rapid fulfillment of the relative international commitments. Peace, in fact, rests on trust and on respect for promises made, not only on the balance of power. In this spirit, I encourage the initiatives that seek progressive disarmament and areas free of nuclear weapons, with a view to their complete elimination from the planet.Finally, I exhort all those participating in the New York meeting to overcome historical conditioning and patiently to weave a political and economic web of peace in ...
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Opinion - The possession of nuclear weapons could be seen in the same way as the possession of idols, that require human sacrifice. The 100000000's used to procure nuclear missiles - a profligate waste in any currency - really need 200000000's because of the economic " opportunity cost " - opinion.