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Yes, we will not go to war or even assist war effort in any way. Many witnesses have been given sentences in prison due to being conscientious objectors. However, we believe that there was no footnote when God decided "Thou Shall not kill"

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They could be. Standards are adjusted during times of the draft; if there's too many CO's, then they tighten the standards. If there's very few CO's, then they let it slide.

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