Ukrainian Christian jailed for refusing military service

20-01-2023

Eastern Europe

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Ukrainian Christian jailed for refusing military service

For the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year, Ukraine has jailed an individual who refused military service on the grounds of conscience.

Sculpture "The Knotted Gun" at the UN Headquarters in New York. Photo EPA, Justin Lane

The reason why I am no longer a pacifist

The notion that Christians should be pacifistic is utopic and, in addition, bad theology. But I understand those who support the idea. Previously, I was one of them.

Many Protestants in Russia are pacifists. The army mobilisation can make life difficult for them. Photo Jaco Klamer

What will I say to my pacifist brother in the Russian prison?

As a Dutch Calvinist, I am entirely used to the idea of a just war. The best books I read as a young boy were written by Piet Prins and were about defending the Dutch nation.

Pacifist protest by "Stopthewarnow". Photo YouTube, Comunità Papa Giovanni XXIII

Italian pacifists off to Ukraine to help ending the war

Members of the Italian pacifist and non-violence movement have travelled to Ukraine to call for the end of the conflict.

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