Friends Meeting of
Conscientious
Objector Information –
Alternatives
to Military Service
By the
FMSA Peace and Social Concerns Committee
Wage Peace!
One of the
main principles of most Quakers is the
peaceful resolution of conflict.
In 1660,
the Society of Friends declared to King Charles II of
Our principle is, and our practices have always been,
to seek peace, and ensure it, and to follow after righteousness and the
knowledge of God, seeking the good and welfare, and doing that which tends to
the peace of all. All bloody principles and practices we do utterly deny, with
all outward wars, and strife, and fighting with outward weapons, for any end,
or under any pretense whatsoever, and this is our testimony to the whole world…
This set of
Web pages is intended to provide information about conscientious objection and alternatives to serving in the
military. The information on these pages offers a way to think about your or
others’ participation in war and the military. Click on any link below to find
out more.
What is a conscientious objector?
A conscientious objector (CO) is a person who opposes
participation in war …
What are
alternatives in serving the
Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, …
Who should consider being a conscientious objector?
If you believe it is wrong to kill people …
What do others say about conscientious objection?
What the Bible, Koran and other religious faiths say …
What do Christians and the Bible say?
The Bible has thousands of verses concerning...
What do I need to do to become a conscientious objector?
Put together a portfolio …
Peaceful ways to resolve disputes
Other links to related organizations
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