I Will Not Kill

The Conscience and Courage Gathering that took place Feb. 18-21, 2005, in Nyack, New York at the Fellowship of Reconciliation brought together 30 peace activists from across the United States and Canada.Participants represented FOR local groups, religious peace fellowships, national organizations and networks opposing war who came together to develop strategies to help members of the armed forces who want out on religious or ethical grounds.Out of the conference emerged the campaign, “I Will Not Kill” to affirm the right of conscientious objection and oppose any future draft specifically educating high school and collage age youth such possibilities.