April 21, 2012 | Statements: On Conscience
CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN RABBIS (Reform) The Central Conference of American Rabbis reaffirms its conviction that conscientious objection to military service is in accordance with the highest interpretation of Judaism and therefore petitions the Government of the...
April 21, 2012 | Statements: On Conscience
Latter Day Saints (Mormons) Church of Christ War/Combat Whereas, We, the Church of Christ, with headquarters on the Temple Lot, at Independence, Missouri, are opposed to war as declared in our Articles of Faith and Practice, paragraph 21, which reads as follows: We...
April 21, 2012 | Statements: On Conscience
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Statements of the ELCA's three predecessor bodies, taken together, make these major points on matters of military service, conscription, and conscience: 1. The office of soldier is to be held in esteem and the church affirms...
April 21, 2012 | Statements: On Conscience
Article VIII We do not believe in war; it violates the commandment: "Thou shalt not kill;" we believe that disagreements and misunderstandings between and among nations should be otherwise settled; Christ said, "Put up thy sword; he that takes the sword...
April 21, 2012 | Statements: On Conscience
We of the Megiddo Church believe that taking life in war is condemned by Jesus, and therefore we are conscientious objectors to military service and do not serve in any branch of the Armed Forces. However, we do not resist authority or show disrespect to our...
April 21, 2012 | Statements: On Conscience
BEACHY AMISH MENNONITE CHURCHES Duty to the State We believe in submission to every law of the land that does not violate the laws of God (1 Peter 2:13-17). We invoke the blessings of God upon our national leaders and are thankful that under their administration laws...
