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LoC No.: 52001568
Title: Of holy disobedience
Original Publication: Wallingford, PA: Pendle Hill, 1952.
Series Title: A Pendle Hill pamphlet ; 64
Credits: Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Of Holy Disobedience" by A. J. Muste is a philosophical treatise written in the early 1950s. The book explores the themes of pacifism, moral responsibility, and the concept of "holy disobedience" in the context of government conscription and warfare. It reflects upon the moral necessity of resisting state demands that conflict with individual conscience, particularly focusing on the consequences of obedience to a militarized state. In this work, Muste navigates complex discussions regarding the responsibilities of individuals, especially young men facing the draft. He argues for the importance of non-conformity and the need to resist the pressures to engage in militarism, positioning "holy disobedience" as a necessary act of spiritual integrity. Muste critiques both the moral ramifications of accepting civilian service under duress and the societal pressures that encourage conformity. He emphasizes the value of standing firm in one's principles, encouraging a profound reckoning with the implications of conscription and the nature of service in a war-making context. Ultimately, the work serves as both a rallying cry for pacifists and a contemplative analysis of personal conviction amidst societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Muste, A. J. (Abraham John), 1885-1967
EBook No.: 72786
Published: Jan 22, 2024
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Conscientious objectors
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
LoCC: Military science: Military administration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 52001568
Title: Of holy disobedience
Original Publication: Wallingford, PA: Pendle Hill, 1952.
Series Title: A Pendle Hill pamphlet ; 64
Credits: Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Of Holy Disobedience" by A. J. Muste is a philosophical treatise written in the early 1950s. The book explores the themes of pacifism, moral responsibility, and the concept of "holy disobedience" in the context of government conscription and warfare. It reflects upon the moral necessity of resisting state demands that conflict with individual conscience, particularly focusing on the consequences of obedience to a militarized state. In this work, Muste navigates complex discussions regarding the responsibilities of individuals, especially young men facing the draft. He argues for the importance of non-conformity and the need to resist the pressures to engage in militarism, positioning "holy disobedience" as a necessary act of spiritual integrity. Muste critiques both the moral ramifications of accepting civilian service under duress and the societal pressures that encourage conformity. He emphasizes the value of standing firm in one's principles, encouraging a profound reckoning with the implications of conscription and the nature of service in a war-making context. Ultimately, the work serves as both a rallying cry for pacifists and a contemplative analysis of personal conviction amidst societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Muste, A. J. (Abraham John), 1885-1967
EBook No.: 72786
Published: Jan 22, 2024
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Conscientious objectors
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
LoCC: Military science: Military administration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.