Mennonite Central Committee

Resources on Conscientious Objection

 

Questions for the Conscientious Objector

Source: Center on Conscience & War
This is a very helpful set of questions to help conscientious objectors understand the nature and depth of their beliefs about war and military service.

www.centeronconscience.org

 

Profiles of Conscientious Objectors

Source: Mennonite Central Committee U.S.
Profiles of conscientious objectors and e-mail links to military veterans now committed to peace and nonviolence

mcc.org/us/co/profiles/

mcc.org/us/co/askavet/

 

Conscientious Objection

Source: American Friends Service Committee

Many resources on frequently asked questions about conscientious objection

www.afsc.org/youthmil/conscientious-objection/default.htm

 

How to Compile a CO Claim

Source: Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors
Step by step process for beginning a CO file at the time of registration with Selective Service

www.objector.org/coclaim.html

 

A Change of Heart: An Inter-faith Guide to Conscientious Objection

Source: Turn Toward Life: Resources Exploring Conscientious Objection

www.turntowardlife.org/co_resources.htm

www.turntowardlife.org/a_change_of_heart2005.pdf

 

Teen Peace Conscientious Objector Project

www.teenpeace.org/

 

Jashinski Refuses to Kill

Source: Iraq Veterans Against the War
Katherine Jashinski's conscientious objector claim was denied, and she refused to complete her training for deployment to Iraq.

www.ivaw.net/index.php?id=%20204

 

Letter from Ft. Benning

Source: Texas Observer

www.mollyivins.com/showArticle.asp?ArticleFileName=051216_benning.html

 

Honorably Discharged Conscientious Objector Offers Advice

www.geocities.com/conscientious_objectors/

 

Advice on how to apply for conscientious objection from within the military

www.peace-out.com/

 

The Conscientious Objector

Feature Film by Terry Benedict that chronicles the bravery of Desmond Doss, a World War II conscientious objector who served as a medic in the battle of Okinawa

www.desmonddoss.com/

 

I Will Not Kill Campaign

Source: Fellowship of Reconciliation
A on-line pledge not to kill that you can sign

www.iwillnotkill.org/

 

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