The Ideology of Peace by Maulana Waiduddin Khan - page 95

Ideology of Peace
A MANIFESTO OF PEACE
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global warming have together become a menace
greater than that of a third world war. Indeed, it is
as if a third world war has already been thrust upon
us. This is the biggest threat we are facing today.
We have to work unitedly and sincerely to save
Nature in the interest of all of humanity.
NUCLEAR ARMS FOR WHAT?
Nuclear bombs and other destructive devices are
totally against the divine scheme prevailing in the
beautiful world of nature. Why then should there be
the present stockpiling of nuclear arms, which is the
greatest threat not only to peace but also to the very
survival of mankind?
Here it should be stressed, that nuclear arms are
not usable. A weapon of mass destruction, like an
atom bomb, can be used only once. So, Hiroshima
Nagasaki represented a full stop — not a comma.
Then why are some countries acquiring more and
more nuclear bombs? The answer is that they want
to maintain their status as nuclear powers. There is,
however, an alternative far superior to their
possessing the status of a nuclear power. That is,
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