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A Matter of Conscience LifelongA 28-minute documentary film looking at Seventh-day Adventist Conscientious Objectors in the United Kingdom during World War I, a group of brave young men who chose not to fight. What were their reasons? Did they make a good choice? And how did they stand... -
Between Pacifism and Patriotism - Helping Students Think About Military Options Grade 12-TertiaryAn overview of the Adventist position on noncombatancy and conscientious objection to the draft, and the history of this stand for the purpose of helping young Adventist students today make informed choices regarding military service. -
Conscientiously Opposed to Bearing Arms - Seventh-day Adventists and the Faith of Jesus Grade 9-LifelongThis article outlines the history of the Adventist position on bearing arms, military service and national conflicts or wars. The author concludes: "While respecting individual conscience on matters of carrying arms, the Seventh-day Adventist Church must... -
Desmond Doss Conscientious Objector Grade 9-Lifelong"Infantry men who once ridiculed and scoffed at Desmond's simple faith and refusal to carry a weapon owed their lives to him. In the midst of a fierce firefight on Okinawa that felled approximately 75 men from the 1st Battalion, Private Doss refused to... -
Dialogue Editorial: Adventists and Military Service Grade 11-Lifelong"In the ongoing discussion about the ethical issues of killing, war, and military service, perhaps the counsel of the apostle Paul, given in another context, may be helpful: 'each should be fully convinced in their own mind.' Let each one prayerfully... -
JAE Editorial: Why Teach About Peace? Grade 9-LifelongThis editorial frames this special issue on conflict resolution and peacemaking in Adventist education, with the following questions: What is peace? Is it solely the absence of conflict or violence? Is it the same as passivity or inaction? Are our students... -
Living in a World of War and Violence - What Should a Christian Do? Tertiary-LifelongJesus’ principles regarding war and violence are applicable even today. In most countries, a Christian is under pressures of governments to bear arms. Yet there are several ways in which you can live according to Jesus’ example. Your actual course... -
Peacemaking - Exploring Adventism's roots and heritage Tertiary-LifelongThe nonviolent ethic that inspired these young Adventists in the 21st century to face prison rather than give up their faith has deep historical roots in the Adventist movement that emerged in the 19th century. In exploring these roots, we find a heritage,... -
The Church and Military Service Tertiary-LifelongIn this article from the JAE special higher education issue, the question of the Christian's relationship to war and violence is discussed. The traditional position has been noncombatancy and a high respect for human life. The October 1972 Annual Council action... -
The Story of the Church's 'Wise' Response to the Great War Tertiary-Lifelong“Research shows a Seventh-day Adventist response to World War 1 that differed from most churches in Australia preserved church and state loyalty. How the church 'tiptoed' between the opposing demands of faithfulness to a theology of church-state separation... -
Young Adventists in a World of War - A Look at Adventists and Noncombatancy Grade 9-LifelongThe author discusses the decision many young people wrestle with in times of war.