During World War I, conscientious objectors in the U.S. faced significant social stigma and legal challenges. Many were subjected to harsh treatment, including imprisonment and forced labor, as they refused to fight on moral or religious grounds. Some were publicly ridiculed or ostracized, and the government often viewed them with suspicion. While some were granted non-combatant roles, many still endured severe consequences for their beliefs.
The governments attitudes changed between world war 1 and world war 2 beacto be conscientious use even though people were giventhe right
During World War I, conscientious objectors—individuals who refused military service on the grounds of moral or religious beliefs—faced significant challenges. In many countries, they were often subjected to legal penalties, including imprisonment, and in some cases, they were forced into alternative forms of service, such as labor battalions. Public sentiment was largely hostile, leading to social ostracism and sometimes violent reprisals against them. Despite the hardships, many conscientious objectors remained steadfast in their beliefs, advocating for peace and non-violence.
Most objectors in the 1st world war were against fighting as they saw it as pointless slaughter, whilst objectors in WW2 were probably the same as well. In WW2 for example 'Conchies' were against the fighting, but that did not preclude them from war work. In fact many of these principled, brave men were involved in bomb disposal ! I had thought that bombs that didn't explode did not do so by accident: Not at all, they are designed not to do so to tie up resources of the enemy, indeed this still goes on to this day. I think there were more objectors in WW2, mainly because, I suppose, of greater media awareness. I don't know what differences there might be between these people, surely if you are a pacifist then that's all there is to it. Personally I am not a pacifist, but I do understand their point of view. I too wish war was avoidable, but....
Pacifists who opposed fighting in wars, particularly during World War I and World War II, were often referred to as "conscientious objectors." These individuals held strong moral or religious convictions against violence and military service. Some were members of specific religious groups, such as Quakers or Mennonites, who historically advocated for peace. Others simply believed that war was inherently wrong and sought nonviolent alternatives to conflict resolution.
German Canadians were treated very badly.
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After world war one ended all the prison sentences aimed at the conscientious objectors were altered to time served, and all those convicted were released by August 1919. Discrimination against conscientious objectors after ww1 existed and many had trouble finding jobs.
During World War I and World War II, conscientious objectors, known as "conchies," were often met with mixed reactions. Some viewed them as unpatriotic or cowardly for refusing military service, while others respected their commitment to their principles and beliefs. Overall, opinions on conscientious objectors varied among communities and individuals.
They were known as being conscientious objectors.
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The governments attitudes changed between world war 1 and world war 2 beacto be conscientious use even though people were giventhe right
Conscientious objectors were rejected from there society, treated and seen as criminals. In the eyes of their country they failed to contribute and make a difference and were seen to be traitors given white feathers by women, this was to make them feel like cowards. They were ridiculed by the deluging propaganda's and some were accepted but still there beliefs were not respected.
During World War I, conscientious objectors—individuals who refused military service on the grounds of moral or religious beliefs—faced significant challenges. In many countries, they were often subjected to legal penalties, including imprisonment, and in some cases, they were forced into alternative forms of service, such as labor battalions. Public sentiment was largely hostile, leading to social ostracism and sometimes violent reprisals against them. Despite the hardships, many conscientious objectors remained steadfast in their beliefs, advocating for peace and non-violence.
Marvin Ronald Pollock has written: 'British pacifism during the First World War' -- subject(s): World War, 1914-1918, Protest movements, Conscientious objectors, Bloomsbury group, Pacifists
John Hoare has written: 'John Hoare' -- subject(s): World War, 1914-1918, Conscientious objectors, Biography, Pacifists
A conscientious objector is a person that refused serving in the armed forces due to their own personal beliefs that war is wrong. May 15 is celebrated around the world by many organizations as International Conscientious Objectors Day.
John C. Olinger has written: 'A place of conscience' -- subject(s): History, Mennonites, Conscientious objectors, World War, 1939-1945