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ANSWER They either believe in the commandment that thou shalt not kill. Or their own conscience
forbids them to kill any human being. They believe that even the enemies life as being sacred.
COMMENTS FROM A CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses. JW's are known world-wide as not participating in nationalistic warfare, thus we will not join the military, even when military service is proscribed by the governmental authority. It is for the reason of our being conscientious objectors that JW's in countries such as North Korea, Armenia, many of the baltic states, and other countries are being thrown into prison, where their treatment in these prisons has been less than humane to say the least. The reason for JW's boils down to the question, who will we give our allegience to, man or God? We believe that based on our understanding of the scriptures, man's governments have been weighed in the balance by God, and found unworthy. In fact, we believe that man's rulerships are actually controlled by Satan the Devil. (Matthew 4:8,9; Revelation 12:9; 1 Corinthians 10:20; 1 John 5:19) We believe that soon God's Kingdom with Jesus Christ as the appointed king and judge will end man's rule. (Daniel 2:44; Matthew 6:10) This will require no action at all on our part. We believe that we will only be sideline observers as God himself, with his angelic forces, will eliminate earthly human governments in his war to end all wars, Armageddon. (Revelation 11:18; Revelation 14:14,16) We believe that the time for Armageddon is very near, since the signs of the end that the Bible gave, are now in fullfillment. (Matthew 24:3-14; 2 Timothy 3:1-4) In the meantime, our position with regard to the political, social, ethnic, and nationalistic affairs of this world is one of complete nuetrality. We obey the laws and pay all the taxes of the governments because, even though we believe that God does not sanction these governments, he is tolerating their existence for the time being, and for now, they serve the greater good. (Romans 13:1, 5-7) But, if one of man's laws violates one of God's laws, then we "must obey God as ruler, rather than men."(Acts 5: 28,29; Mark 12:17) If we were to join in and fight in man's wars, this would be taking sides in man's affairs. We feel that this would violate our nuetrality as well as violate God's laws on the sanctity of life. (1 John 3:10-12, 15) We also believe that by identifying ourselves as a friend of the world, we would become an enemy of God. (2 Corinthians 4:4)For these reasons, we feel that we cannot join and fight in man's wars.
What else can I help you with?
What is the name of a religious group who refused to fight?
The Quakers are a group of genuine conscientious objectors and refuse to fight in the war.
Why won't Conscientious Objectors fight in wars?
Because they think war is evil and that it is a sin to fight in one.
Can the Amish fight in war?
The Amish don't serve in the army because of there belief but they can if they so choose
Why did conscientious objectors oppose the war?
There religion wouldn't allow them to!
Which term refers to people who refuse the fight?
The term that refers to people who refuse to fight is "conscientious objectors." These individuals typically decline to participate in military service or combat due to moral, ethical, or religious beliefs. They often seek alternative forms of service or express their opposition to war through various means.
In World War 1 how many conscientious objectors were shot?
None.
What was a person who didn't believe in war called in the War of 1812?
They were called conscientious objectors.
What was the name given to men who refused to fight in the war?
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.
What happened to the conscientious objectors AFTER world war 1?
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.
What were Quakers who wouldn't fight called?
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.
What were people who opposed fighting the war on moral or religious grounds called?
Conscientious objectors.
A citizen who won't fight in a war is called what?
if they refuse to go to war for moral or religious views, they could be imprisoned, they are called concientous objectors. If they believe in peace rather than war they are called pacifists.
