How does the church feel about WMD?
The Roman Catholic Church does not agree with the use of WMD but thinks they are acceptable as a deterrent.
Does the Catholic Church have weapons?
The church recognizes that recourse to self-defense is legitimate for one’s own safety. In today’s world, however, weapons that are increasingly capable of inflicting great suffering in a short period of time are simply too accessible. The USCCB webpage goes into great detail about where the bishops stand.
What does the Catholic Church say about weapons of mass destruction?
Although the Roman Catholic Church has consistently advocated for the abolition of nuclear weapons, it has accepted nuclear deterrence on a limited basis. Pope John Paul II reiterated this in 1982, noting that nuclear deterrence is morally acceptable as a “step on the way toward a progressive disarmament.”
What happened to Taiwan’s secret nuclear weapons program?
Under pressure from the U.S., the program was halted. A study into the secret program concluded that at the time of Chang’s defection, Taiwan was one or two years away from being able to complete a deliverable weapon.
Does Taiwan have any weapons of mass destruction?
The Republic of China (Taiwan) denies having any weapons of mass destruction. There is no evidence of Taiwan possessing any chemical, biological or nuclear weapons, although it has pursued nuclear weapons in the past.
Is Taiwan an insecure nuclear threshold state?
A study by the Mitre Corporation in 1977, included Taiwan in a list of “insecure” nuclear threshold states—states with the technical capability to develop nuclear weapons and the security motivations to seriously contemplate such an option. The other states were Israel, South Africa, South Korea, and Yugoslavia.
Does Taiwan have a Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?
The Republic of China ratified the Geneva Protocol on August 7, 1929, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 1970, and Taiwan considers itself bound by both.