Conscientious Objector?

Question

I am seeking early seperation from the military via Conscientious Objector, reasons being my own. People give me the line, "You signed the dotted line" as thier opinions. But do people honestly think that morals and ethics are set in stone? Or that they can honestly change after a significant life event? People view my stance as cowardism. But I feel it's more courageous to stand up for what you believe to be the right thing, rather than what someone else tells you what they think is right. I'm rather displaced on others' views about my situation.

Answer 1

I fully support your right to live your beliefs even if they conflict with your military commitment.

Do you have a trained counselor working with you?

UCMJ can be tough on you and you need someone who has been through this a number of times.

I used to do this professionally but haven't for years and I am not up on current regulations.

Here are a couple of good links to help if you don't already have someone:
http://www.objector.org/ccco/whoweare.html
http://www.warresisters.org/

Feel free to email me of you need further information or just want to chat.
God bless and protect you.

Answer 2

I can't answer that with certainty. Yes, opinions and ideas can change over time due to traumatic, or even mundane, events. You have to understand that even though your opinions have changed, you signed a contract. In that contract you promised you would do everything to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution. So, if you are looking to get out, you need to have all your cards right. Be certain that it's not because of selfish reasons, and be sure that you truly believe in your opinions and not basing them on others'.

I, personally, do not believe in the consciencious objector claus. The military is strictly voluntary and has only one principle goal: fight to win. This is where I beleive that naivety or ignorance is no excuse. Yes, the military has come a long way to ensure that service members are afforded the opportunity to get a good education, see other countries, and serve with a multitude of people that will only tack on to your experience. I don't know how long you've spent in the military, but if it's been less than a year, it's hard for me to picture why the consciencious objector claus would apply to you in a meaningful sense, but I am not you. This is my opinion. You can take from it what you will, but in the end, only you are the one that will make the final decision for the reason that best suits you.

Answer 3

Thats fine, but you did sign to be with the military and you are obligated for a certain amoutn of years. If you want to get out because of your religious veiws have changed, then go for it, if that's what you believe in.

Just keep in mind the men like my cousin who is a bible believing christain who signed up for the army before he became a christian and still wanted to serve his country after his conversion to christianity. He doesn't want to kill anyone or do anything that might harm innocent people but he also wants others to expeirence the freedom that allows people like you to change your religious perspectives, and practice what you believe in.

Answer 4

It Takes A Coward to call a man a Coward who has been there and done that. Walk a mile in another man shoes before you make judgement. In other words, tell em to **** off and mind their own Buisness.

Answer 5

What's up, just wanted to say, I loved this discussion. quite valuable replies

Answer 6

Some seek early separation for the reason, that the Bible says, "Thou shalt not kill " It is one of the commandments!

Answer 7

Don't think this is correct