Pacifists or conscientious objectors. These are people who refuse to fight based on religious or moral principles.
approx 16,000
Conscientious objectors were treated terribly. COs were seen as criminals and they were forced to work in labour camps and were tortured if they did not work. Many were shot due to objection.
There religion wouldn't allow them to!
Men who refused to fight in the war were typically referred to as "conscientious objectors." This designation applied to individuals who, due to their personal beliefs, moral convictions, or religious beliefs, declined military service. Conscientious objectors often sought alternative forms of service, such as non-combat roles or community service, to fulfill their obligations.
The Quakers are a group of genuine conscientious objectors and refuse to fight in the war.
Pacifists or conscientious objectors. These are people who refuse to fight based on religious or moral principles.
Conscientious Objectors .
The Amish don't serve in the army because of there belief but they can if they so choose
Because they think war is evil and that it is a sin to fight in one.
Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors was created in 1948.
J. K. Osborne has written: 'I refuse' -- subject(s): Conscientious objectors, Personal narratives
approx 16,000
Conscientious objectors were treated terribly. COs were seen as criminals and they were forced to work in labour camps and were tortured if they did not work. Many were shot due to objection.
Klaus Mannhardt has written: 'Zivildienst' -- subject(s): Conscientious objectors, National service 'Schwarzbuch Kriegsdienstverweigerung' -- subject(s): Conscientious objectors
There religion wouldn't allow them to!
Quakers who wouldn't fight were called conscientious objectors. This belief stems from their commitment to nonviolence and a refusal to participate in war or military service.