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In reply to the discussion: Do Atheists have a right to oppose war? [View all]muriel_volestrangler
(102,102 posts)37. See the links in #5 and #8
An atheist did get CO status then, but it sounds like the official test was still 'for religious reasons' then - support from a religious chaplain and his army officer father may have helped. And you're right, the link in #5 now says it needn't be religious, but does need to be sincerely held for some time:
Beliefs which qualify a registrant for CO status may be religious in nature, but don't have to be. Beliefs may be moral or ethical; however, a mans reasons for not wanting to participate in a war must not be based on politics, expediency, or self-interest. In general, the mans lifestyle prior to making his claim must reflect his current claims.
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Well, if you won't go there, it sounds like there was more to it than your OP let on
muriel_volestrangler
Apr 2016
#8
If you insist, I'll vote 'pass'; since you load the possible answers
muriel_volestrangler
Apr 2016
#11
There are other avenues for obtaining an education, than joining the military.
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2016
#44
But why would atheists feel that they have the right to tell me who to murder?
stone space
Apr 2016
#31
Atheism doesn't tell me anything about whether or not to kill others, or to force others to kill for
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2016
#43
You're apparent fetish for everything gun makes taking your posts difficult.
cleanhippie
Apr 2016
#49
Didn't obtaining CO status in the Vietnam era require proof that the applicant
struggle4progress
Apr 2016
#29