An edition of Alternative Service in Canada During World War II (1959)
Alternative Service in Canada During World War II
By John Aron Toews
Publish Date
1959
Publisher
Canadian Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Church
Language
eng
Pages
131
Description:
This book describes Alternative Service, a service which developed as a new phenomenon in Canadian history during World War II. It was a form of national service that the Canadian Government required of conscientious objectors in lieu of military training or service. In developing this form of service, the Government took into consideration the recommendations of the Historic Peace Churches (e.g, Mennonites, Quakers, Hutterites, Doukhobors). The provision of such a service during wartime is one of the most striking symbols of freedom of conscience and religion in a democracy.