A discussion leading into the morality of war got me to thinking, would we end it if we had the ability?
A Hypothetical situation, not too far removed from reality:
Suppose someone discovered the gene that regulates aggression in humans. They were able to manipulate the gene and reinsert it such that the treated person lost all interest in violence, and became very agreeable. The gene is made available to the world... who would use it? If all the nations got together and decided that this was the best thing since Jesus, and to end war forever all countries will administer it immediately, would they really? Just think, one country could secretly hold back an elite force, and take over the world after everyone else pacifies their populations.
Personally, I don't believe that the world's nations could trust each other, and we would cling to the ability to make war. What do you think, and how does war fit into your religious beliefs?
A Hypothetical situation, not too far removed from reality:
Suppose someone discovered the gene that regulates aggression in humans. They were able to manipulate the gene and reinsert it such that the treated person lost all interest in violence, and became very agreeable. The gene is made available to the world... who would use it? If all the nations got together and decided that this was the best thing since Jesus, and to end war forever all countries will administer it immediately, would they really? Just think, one country could secretly hold back an elite force, and take over the world after everyone else pacifies their populations.
Personally, I don't believe that the world's nations could trust each other, and we would cling to the ability to make war. What do you think, and how does war fit into your religious beliefs?
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