The CPS Story
Author | : Albert N. Keim |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 1990 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015018999774 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Download or read book The CPS Story written by Albert N. Keim and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The time was World War II. The U.S. government had not devised a way to deal with the thousands who, for reasons of conscience, would refuse to fight. Eager to avoid a repeat of the harsh treatment their young men had experienced during World War I, the Historic Peace Churches (Quakers, Mennonites, Amish, and Brethren) fashioned a program acceptable to their peace convictions--and the highly militarized U.S. government. It is an earthy story, full of personal struggle, government red tape, humor, and loss--an unusual experiment in church-state relations.