Geneva Convention

Geneva Convention

The Geneva Convention has been a key event in the world. It helps prevent war from being as brutal as it already is. A good way to explain them is they are the "rules" or war. In this essay I will explain the Geneva Convention, how it relates to Christian morality, and my opinion.

The Geneva Conventions are 4 treaties protecting civilians and wounded soldiers in a time of war. The first convention was in Geneva, Switzerland in 1864. It was amended and expanded on in 1906. A third convention was held in 1929. After World War II, in August of 1949, 4 conventions were held. The first three dealt with what already was discussed in the previous three. The fourth talked about civilian treatment. They discussed special safeguards for children under 15 years of age, pregnant women, and the elderly. Discrimination because of race, religion was forbidden. Torture, punishment, and use of civilians in the armed forces were also not allowed. Prisoners are to be treated humanly, be fed, and give them supplies.

The Geneva Convention relates to Christian morality by making good out of a bad situation. It may not stop war and create world peace, but it helps war not get too ugly. Imagine if in a war a civilian was captured and forced to fight against the country he supports. It brings Christian values to a horrible action. It serves as justice, hope and many other values of Christian morality. Justice by helping those who are captured gets treated fairly. Hope by letting those captured know they will survive.

I think the Geneva Convention has really helped the entire world. Without it, I think the world would change so much than what it is now. Countries would be able to do what ever they please. Whether it is killing injured soldiers or using civilians in their armies war crimes would not be considered inhumane. War is a bad creation and should always be avoided but it is nice to know that if there is war, there are things out there to help people in every part of the world become a casualty of war.

In conclusion, the Geneva Convention has proved to be a great moral decision by the entire world. It is nice to know that even in a time of war, morality is still present. It prevents a bad situation from getting worse, and hope to everyone.