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You’ve Been Conditioned for War

Jan 11, 2020

Despite our self-image, we have been conditioned for war all of our lives.

CCW Statement to the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service

Nov 19, 2019

"The Center is opposed to all forms of conscription."

The Reporter for Conscience’ Sake: Fall 2019

Nov 19, 2019

Perspectives on Korea: Then and Now featuring "Conscientious Objection to the Korean War" by Bill Galvin.

Last Call for Public Comments to End Selective Service (Draft) Registration!

Nov 18, 2019

It’s Time to End Draft Registration Once and For ALL! The Commission on Military, National, and Public Service is at work right now to determine the fate of Selective Service (Draft) Registration, and they need to hear from you! Congress established the National...

Anabaptist Statement to the Commission on Military, National and Public Service

Nov 8, 2019

"As conscientious objectors, we believe Jesus commands reverence for each human life since every person is made in the image of God."

Air Force Conscientious Objector Jay Sutton Interview

Jun 10, 2019

Video: Jay Sutton left the military recently as a Conscientious Objector. Interviewed by Kyle Gott.

The Reporter for Conscience’ Sake: Summer/Fall 2018

Aug 8, 2018

A History of the Selective Service System Violating the Rights of Conscience

The Legacy of World War I: Peace Activism to the Present, Conscientious Objection Then and Now

Oct 24, 2017

Video: Maria Santelli, Bill Galvin and Jake Short from the Center on Conscience & War speaking at the National WWI Museum and Memorial.

Video: This Evil Thing

Jun 14, 2017

Excerpts from a performance during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. "Governments called it "Conscription" and "the Draft" ... COs called it "This Evil Thing!""

Desmond Doss: Conscientious Objector, Medal of Honor Recipient

Feb 14, 2017

Desmond Doss: Refused to carry a weapon & saved the lives of 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa By Marija Georgievska. Vintage News Desmond Thomas Doss is best known to the world as the war hero who refused to kill. He was a United States Army corporal who...