conscientious objection

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Please, Lord….Just One More….

May 27, 2022
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Book, Media and Movie Commentaries, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

As we go into this Memorial Day Weekend, I want to highlight a film I watched about six months ago called Hacksaw Ridge, directed by Mel Gibson. This war film tells the true story of Desmond Doss, conscientious objector and medic who never carried a weapon during World War II, on the Pacific front. There is a documentary called The Conscientious Objector which tells his story, as well. While we live in a complicated world, where situations are never easy,...

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By eileenslifer
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Ukraine, Love and War…

March 9, 2022
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Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

There is a saying, and I will de-vulgarize it into this:Opinions are like noses, everyone has one. Over the past year, I have been somewhat exploring more controversial ideas about War and in particular, the Christian’s response to War. This is a very difficult and nuanced topic, at least in my mind. Opinions range from appropriate response by a Christian being to serve in the military, and more, to full conscientious objection. I don’t think I nor anyone will ever...

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War Zones and Gunga Din

February 27, 2022
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Beautiful Song and Poetry Lyrics, Book, Media and Movie Commentaries, Personal Writings, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

Like most days around here, I spend a lot of time in create solitude and contemplations, often pausing here and there to draft snippets that interweave my daily tasks and experiences with written thoughts springing from whatever the activity at-hand. Yesterday, I started my day with thoughts about my own personal battles in my small world here…coupled with awareness of a major war zone now unfolding in the Ukraine. With my own heavy-but-small battles here I’ve recently turned away from...

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By eileenslifer
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Eileen Slifer

I am a visual artist who works in a variety of mediums - producing fine art, illustration and design commissions/products for clients. I have been creating since childhood and sharing my giftings for hire since 1989. I also love to write and have been expressing in this way for a number of years in private poems, stories and journals that have been shared with treasured friends or publicly. Thank you for visiting my blog. I value the time and interest you spend on my expressions, and I read every comment.

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