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Becoming a conscientious objector
What do you believe about going to war?
How does Jesus’ life and teaching about loving enemies apply to this question? Can you offer clear reasons for your beliefs and convincing evidence in your life?
The CHRISTIAN PEACEMAKER REGISTRATION FORM provides you with an opportunity to think about these questions. This is important for several reasons:
(1) Jesus clearly calls all of us to be peacemakers. If we would follow Jesus, we need to discover what this means for us.
(2) A world suffering from violence needs people who will choose peace. Whether we meet violence at home, on the street, at school, or hidden in the appeal of a military advertisement, we are confronted with a choice. Choosing peace is not automatic. It takes preparation and courage.
(3) If the government should ever return to a military draft, a written record of your conscientious objection to war may help establish the sincerity of your convictions.
(4) If the Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund Bill becomes law, and you want to designate your federal income taxes for peaceful purposes, a record of your conscientious objection to war may be helpful.
The Peacemaker Registration Form asks you to respond to three questions. The questions come from the Selective Service System Form 22. This form, “Record of Conscientious Objection to War,” is what you would need to complete in order to claim conscientious objector status in the event of a draft.
We urge you to keep a copy of this form. MCC U.S. Peace and Justice Ministries will also keep a copy on file if you send it to Jessica Buller. Her contact information is below.
How does Jesus’ life and teaching about loving enemies apply to this question? Can you offer clear reasons for your beliefs and convincing evidence in your life?
The CHRISTIAN PEACEMAKER REGISTRATION FORM provides you with an opportunity to think about these questions. This is important for several reasons:
(1) Jesus clearly calls all of us to be peacemakers. If we would follow Jesus, we need to discover what this means for us.
(2) A world suffering from violence needs people who will choose peace. Whether we meet violence at home, on the street, at school, or hidden in the appeal of a military advertisement, we are confronted with a choice. Choosing peace is not automatic. It takes preparation and courage.
(3) If the government should ever return to a military draft, a written record of your conscientious objection to war may help establish the sincerity of your convictions.
(4) If the Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund Bill becomes law, and you want to designate your federal income taxes for peaceful purposes, a record of your conscientious objection to war may be helpful.
The Peacemaker Registration Form asks you to respond to three questions. The questions come from the Selective Service System Form 22. This form, “Record of Conscientious Objection to War,” is what you would need to complete in order to claim conscientious objector status in the event of a draft.
We urge you to keep a copy of this form. MCC U.S. Peace and Justice Ministries will also keep a copy on file if you send it to Jessica Buller. Her contact information is below.
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QUESTIONS?
If you would like to talk about this or would like help filling out the form please contact Curt Weaver. |
