Conscientious Objection (Activism and Peace Work)

Conscientious Objection Sites:

The Iranaeic Fellowship of God The Iranaeic Fellowship of God: Organization dedicated to the practice of peace as taught by Jesus Christ. Rejects all wars and refuses to participate as a matter of faith and practice. Philosophy, FAQ, articles, meetings, and reading list. (Conscientious Objection) http://www.iranite.com/ Conscience and Peace Tax International Conscience and Peace Tax International: Aims to obtain recognition of the right to conscientious objection to paying for armaments and war preparation and war conduct through taxes. (Conscientious Objection) http://cpti.ws/ AFSC National Youth and Militarism Program AFSC National Youth and Militarism Program: Providing youth with alternatives to war. Conducts public education campaigns and workshops, supports grassroots educational and organizing efforts. Extensive resource. (Conscientious Objection) http://www.afsc.org/youthmil/ Peace Taxpayer Peace Taxpayer: Provides information and inspiration for those who do not wish to support war and preparations for war with their tax dollars. Resources, FAQ, and suggested actions. (Conscientious Objection) http://www.peacetaxpayer.org/ San Diego Military Counseling Project San Diego Military Counseling Project: Organization providing information, experience, and support to active duty personnel who are having problems with the military. Helps people apply for discharges based on Conscientious Objection or other reasons. Includes advice, publications, and links t (Conscientious Objection) http://www.sdmcp.org/ Committee Opposed to Militarism and the Draft Committee Opposed to Militarism and the Draft: An anti-militarism organization that challenges the institution of the military, its effect on society, its role abroad and at home, and the various forms of discrimination that are inherent in the armed forces and Selective Service System. (Conscientious Objection) http://www.comdsd.org/ The Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors The Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors: Supports conscientious objectors and promotes individual and collective resistance to war. Provides information on alternatives to the military, military discharges, draft registration, and getting the military out of schools. (Conscientious Objection) http://objector.org/ War Resisters' International War Resisters' International: Exists to promote nonviolent action against the causes of war, and to support and connect people around the world who refuse to take part in war or the preparation of war. (Conscientious Objection) http://www.wri-irg.org/ Center on Conscience & War Center on Conscience & War: Formed in 1940 by an association of religious bodies, CCW works to defend and extend the rights of conscientious objectors. Group provides a wide range of free counseling and legal services on issues such as CO discharges, AWOL consequences, and Entry Lev (Conscientious Objection) http://www.nisbco.org/ Conscientious Objectors Conscientious Objectors: Written by soldier who left the military after becoming a conscientious objector. Offers her advice and details her experience. Includes "Peace-by-Peace and Step-by-Step" instructions and links to other CO resources. (Conscientious Objection) http://www.geocities.com/conscientious_objectors/index.html