Not Just a Little Hot Air

The Church discusses the danger and horror of scientific weapons. We get caught up with nuclear weapons, as they are at the forefront of our minds when it comes to "Weapons of Mass Destruction." Yet with conflict in Syria, we forget other, more insidious weapons, like sarin gas, which is equally condemned by both religious and governmental organizations. To get a sense as to why this is the case, watch this short clip about the effects of sarin gas. It is chemical weapons such as this that prompt such an unrelenting position from the Church. I, for one, cannot help but agree that the creation, let alone use, of this weapon, is well beyond any moral practicality. We can only hope and pray that we can grow past the use of such barbaric approaches to warfare. Not only do these weapons leave lasting wounds in the hearts and minds of people, but enforce civility by force, not by forgiveness and finding strength in our relationships with one another. Development of weapons such as these bring to light the simple idea that fear is not a stable element in relationships; sooner or later, threats will be made good on, and the consequences are dire.