Nuclear Weapons Argumentative Essay

Nuclear weapons were introduced into the world in 1945 ending the WW2. They were made to “protect” innocent people of the world, however, it ended up hurting and threatening them. We know what nuclear weapons can do, it has both short term effects and long term effects, but yet we still construct more and more of them. In total, there are about 23 000 nuclear weapons in the world with Russia and the United States owning most of them (Walker, Countdown to Zero). Clearly, that is way too much weapons that cause mass destructions. From the beginning these nuclear weapons were made, the Church were always against it. According to the church, that much firepower is excessive, and that the excuse of “Protection” does not hold any water. According to scientist, that’s enough nuclear firepower to blow up the Earth multiple time which begs the questions, why do these weapons still exist and why do we need so much? A closer look at the sheer number of weapons of mass destruction in existence under the excuse of security will show that the real reason is one of power. Those in power are having a hard time following the fat the same time there are many consequences that these nuclear weapons have as well. We will also look at what the Catholic …show more content…
It is sad that people think that something that could wipe out the entire human race, and even blow up the planet seven times, is what will protect us. It is better to feel safe if there are no nuclear weapons in the world, like what the CCC 2315 says, creating more bombs is not going to create peace. Power is not worth having if it is going to potentially destroy innocent lives and military strategy for nuclear weapon use will be unnecessary if nukes did not exist. Nuclear weapons will be unnecessary if people weren’t so hungry for power and protection. The world will be a much better place without something that can wipe the human