Annotated Peace Resource List

Provides insight into a little publicized aspect of the Gulf War -- its opposition. Interviews four men and two women who attempted to become conscientious objectors during the Gulf War. They joined the military for various reasons: to get a job or money for college, to fulfill a sense of duty, to "be all they can be." Their stories illuminate the transformations they underwent, from raw teenage recruits to responsible adults, willing to take a moral stand despite the personal consequences. Their resistance was met with threats ranging from dishonorable discharge to the death penalty. Raises critical questions for those considering enlistment, for service people contemplating conscientious objection and for anyone concerned with issues of militarism in a democratic society. For youth.

Picture book format has vibrant colors and gives basics of Ali’s life, though not comprehensively. Includes his refusal to be drafted based on religious beliefs, views as a Muslim against the Vietnam War, and speaking out about discrimination against African Americans.

Available from MCC
Presents the stories of military veterans whose inner voice clashed with their military duties. For all, a deepening commitment to Christ's way of peace changed the course of their lives. Courage and God's grace brought healing and vision for the future. "What ultimately drove me from the military was the fact that I was trying to serve two masters and could not." -- Dick Davis, Dallas, Texas. Divided into five sections, each section may be viewed and discussed separately. Study guide included. Visit the website! [ www.mcc.org/us/co ] This video's companion website allows you to e-mail questions about military service, faith and peacemaking to veterans who are now conscientious objectors to war. For youth.

Tells how Mennonites, Brethren, Quakers and other conscientious objectors stood for peace in World War II by participating in Civilian Public Service (CPS). Focuses on work in mental health institutions and tells how CPS workers' involvement in mental health profoundly influenced American society. For grade 10 to adults.

Available from the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center. (Available from the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center: 630-627-0507. www.LMPeaceCenter.org, Admin@LMPeaceCenter)
This video shows two TV spots that aired during the Persian Gulf War. One features the Mennonite response to war and the other is an interview with LMPC Executive Director, Richard Blackburn, on conscientious objection.

The story of WWII COs, why they refused to fight, and how they worked for civil rights, prison and mental health reform. Includes historical footage and interviews with CO's.

Challenging novel of a Quaker family during WWII. Jubal (13) narrates the story of his older brother, a CO. Neighbors and family don’t understand and raise troubling questions about Hitler’s atrocities in Europe. Jubal falls in love with a girl who’s very outspoken against his brother’s actions, and ends up in a moral quandary of his own.