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Conscientious Objector Resource Packet


Contents:

Resource notebook

Eight Session DVD – It Really Is a Matter of Conscience

CD with pdf files of the following:

  1. Cover letter from Brethren Witness/Washington Office staff

  2. Letter to youth from BW/WO director, Phil Jones

  3. Backgrounder: The Voice of the Church on Conscientious Objection
    Detailed position statement of the Church of the Brethren on war and matters of conscience. 1948. 1957. 1968. 1970.

  4. A Poem: All War Is Sin, by Ora Huston

  5. Biblical Peacemaking – A Living Faith
    You will find here a guide to scripture references that call the church to be peacemakers and stronger voices for justice.

  6. Our Call to Conscience – What the Bible has to say about War and Peace

  7. Making Conscious Choices Within Selective Service Guidelines

  8. How the Draft Would Work by John Hartsough

  9. What do I Believe About War? Questions for the Conscientious Objector

  10. Getting Involved With Political Advocacy
    (full page and brochure formats)

  11. Peacemaking Opportunities

  12. Teaching an Alternative to War - A guide to counter-recruitment

  13. The Peace Book, full page version which includes Take the Pledge

  14. Study guide for 8 part DVD and related resource materials

These Packets are available from the Brethren Witness/Washington Office.
To request a packet, click here, e-mail the office, or call 1-800-785-3246.


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