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16 Jan 2013

Pacifists pay backlog of tax 'under protest' over spending on war

An international pacifist network based in London have agreed to hand over five years’ worth of unpaid taxes to the UK government – under strong protest.
15 Jan 2013

Christianity, conscience and the European Court of Human Rights

The European Court of Human Rights has rightly declared that Christians who object to same-sex relationships do not have the right to use their jobs to practise discrimination. A critic of the ruling has claimed that they should have the same rights as conscientious objectors in wartime. This attempted parallel is inaccurate and misguided.
2 Jun 2012

Pacifism in rural Hertfordshire

Rural Hertfordshire is not known as a hotbed of radicalism. I was surprised - but pleased - to be asked to give a talk about pacifism in the village of Ayot St Lawrence this week.
11 May 2012

Walter Wink, theologian and nonviolent activist, dies at 76

Walter Wink, a leading Christian theologian, biblical scholar and advocate of nonviolent resistance, died yesterday at his home in the US. He was 76.
12 Oct 2011

A conscience test case at the Royal Courts of Justice

Naval medic Michael Lyons' appeal over being sentenced to seven months in military correction centre for disobeying orders takes place at 10.30am on Thursday 13 October 2011, at the Royal Courts of Justice in The Strand, London.
12 Oct 2011

High Court appeal for imprisoned Navy conscientious objector

A medic in the Royal Navy who was detained at court martial in July this year will appeal his conviction at the High Court on Thursday 13 October.
12 Oct 2011

Concern for imprisoned dissident blogger in Egypt

War Resisters’ International says it is extremely concerned for the life of pacifist blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad in Egypt, imprisoned for sedition.
25 Aug 2011

Peace Zone to promote active nonviolence at Greenbelt

The Greenbelt Christian festival this weekend will feature a Peace Zone run by a network of twenty-two Christian organisations committed to active nonviolence.
6 Apr 2011

Mennonites: moving from nonresistance to active peacemaking

One hundred years ago, nonconformity and nonresistance were hallmarks of Mennonites’ peace witness. Today, Mennonites are more actively engaged in society, and the pursuit of justice is an essential part of peacemaking. How did this change come about?
31 Mar 2011

Egyptian activist on trial for 'insulting the military'

Human rights campaigners have expressed alarm that Maikel Nabil Sanad, an Egyptian pacifist, is facing trial for writing an article critical of the armed forces.

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