War & Peace – The Priest Who Blessed The Bomb
In 1945, a Roman Catholic priest blessed the plane that dropped the bomb on Hiroshima – an act he later called “the worst act of terrorism in Christian history”. For other clips on ethics, environmentalism, war and peace, go to: www.ethicsonline.co.uk -or- www.ethicsonline.net Email – info@ethicsonline.co.uk Enriching classrooms, and beyond. All Rights Reserved – © Copyright Ethics Online 2006 What they’re saying about Ethics Online: “Should be shown in every school” – Bruce Kent “My GCSE class spontaneously applauded when The Priest Who Blessed The Bomb finished” – History Teacher, Abergele High School “Brilliant resources” – Online Classroom “Excellent films which will supplement any curriculum” – British Humanist Society “Outstandingly timely films that will grab the attention of students like never before” – David Potter, Head of Religious Studies, Ashby School “Highly recommended” – Judy Grill, Churcher’s College “Films that will grab the attention of the most laissez faire audiences” – Wayne Smith, Minster School, Leominster “Exceptionally useful and flexible resources” – SJ Hancorn, Head of General Studies, Hereford Sixth Form College “Well worth the price of a few textbooks” – Andrew Pearce, Principal Examiner Religious Studies “Absolutely fantastic … definite musts” – Hannah Williams, St. Helen’s School, Middlesex “Films that really provoke thought on these incredibly important issues” – Karl Lawson, Principal Philosophy & Ethics Examiner “Diamond-sharp …
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