Anti-war Anti-war The term anti-war sometimes refers to pacifism, i.e., opposition to all use of military force to settle conflicts, but most often is used in the context of opposing one particular nation's decision to wage war. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anti-war"
An anti-war book is a book that is perceived as having an anti-war theme. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anti-war book"
An anti-war film is a movie that is perceived as having an anti-war theme. Some are war movies that show the negative aspects of war, while others satirize war in other ways. Many complex films may be seen as anti-war by some people, and pro-war by others. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anti-war film"
Antimilitarism is a doctrine commonly found in the anarchist and socialist movement, which may be both characterized as internationalist movements. It relies heavily on a critical theory of imperialism and nation-states, and was officially found in the First and Second International. Whereas pacifism is opposition to war in general, a doctrine historically associated with faith in a transcendent principle, such as " God" or " the Humanity", antimilitarism is an atheistic doctrine based on the critical analyze of the military state institution and the concept of nation-states' sovereignty. Gandhi, for example, justified his pacifism by an idea of redemption, and Martin Luther King by his faith, whereas antimilitarism is often connected to anti-statism, as military power is an essential attribute of the modern nation-state's sovereignty. Followers of this doctrine oppose militarism in general: wars between states and the existence of armies, not necessarily violence in itself. Therefore, antimilitarism shouldn't be mistaken with the doctrine of civilian control of the military, which is more interested in achieving a political (or civilian) control on the military institution when it comes to a country's strategic decision-making than to stop inter-state wars. ...more on Wikipedia about "Antimilitarism"
The Campus Antiwar Network (CAN) describes itself as an "independent, democratic, grassroots network of students opposing the occupation of Iraq and military recruiters in our schools." It was founded prior to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and is the largest campus-based antiwar organization in the United States. ...more on Wikipedia about "Campus Antiwar Network"
The Center on Conscience & War (CCW) is a United States non-profit anti-war organization dedicated to defending and extending the rights of conscientious objectors. The group began in 1940 as a joint effort of religious bodies called the National Interreligious Service Board for Conscientious Objectors (NISBCO), though they since changed their name. ...more on Wikipedia about "Center on Conscience & War"
Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism (CCAWR) was formed in September 2001 to protest the imminent United States invasion of Afghanistan. While it gained a foothold in Chicago street politics, CCAWR rose to prominence when it organized the rally at Federal Plaza the day after the U.S. invaded Iraq on March 20, 2003. During that protest, some 15,000 Chicagoans marched and eventually took over Lake Shore Drive in a massive direct action that led to national breaking news on the major networks, and 900 arrests at the hands of the Chicago police. Since then, CCAWR has organized and collaborated on projects ranging from conferences, to street protests, to national mobilizations, to counter-recruitment against the military. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism"
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Christian anarchism (also known as Christian libertarianism) is the belief that the only source of authority to which Christians are ultimately answerable is God, embodied in the teachings of Jesus. Some Christian anarchists are pacifists, and oppose the use of both proactive (offensive) and reactive (defensive) physical force. Christian anarchists feel that earthly authority such as government or the Christian Church do not, and should not, have power over them. They believe individuals seeking liberty and a path to freedom will only be guided by the grace of God if they show compassion to others and turn the other cheek when confronted with violence. ...more on Wikipedia about "Christian anarchism"
A draft dodger, or draft evader, is a person who defies and avoids ("dodges") the conscription policies of the nation in which he or she is a citizen or resident, by leaving the country or going into hiding. Though it originated earlier, the term became popular during the Vietnam War to describe citizens of the United States who dodged the mandatory conscription policy, in order to avoid serving in the war, by leaving the country, usually to Canada, or (less often) Mexico. The term may be applied to individuals who avoid military service by other means. ...more on Wikipedia about "Draft dodger"
An international East Timor solidarity movement arose in response to the 1975 invasion of East Timor by Indonesia and the brutal occupation that followed. The movement attracted support from churches, human rights groups, and peace campaigners, but developed its own organizations and infrastructure in many countries. Many demonstrations and vigils backed legislative actions to cut off military supplies to Indonesia. The movement was most extensive in neighboring Australia and in Portugal, which had colonized Indonesia, but had significant force in the United States, Canada and Europe. ...more on Wikipedia about "East Timor solidarity movement"
The 'Human Be-In' was a happening in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, the afternoon and evening of January 14, 1967. It was a prelude to San Francisco's Summer of Love, which made the Haight-Ashbury district a household word as the center of an American counterculture and introduced the word ' psychedelic' to suburbia. ...more on Wikipedia about "Human Be-In"
Peace churches are Christian churches, groups or communities advocating pacifism. The term historic peace churches refers to Church of the Brethren, Mennonites and Society of Friends. Most teach that Jesus was himself a pacifist who taught and practiced pacifism, and that his followers must do likewise. Some vary on whether physical force should ever be justified in self-defense or protecting another, as many adhere strictly to nonresistance when confronted by violence, but all would traditionally agree that violence on behalf of what is essentially an abstraction like a country or a government would not be permissible for Christians. Many peace church Christians see their religious body as having an historical antecedent from early Christianity. Pacifism was an issue of great importance within the Roman Empire, especially for soldiers converting from paganism. ...more on Wikipedia about "Peace churches"
A peace movement is a social movement that seeks to achieve ideals such as the ending of a particular war (or all wars), minimize inter-human violence in a particular place or type of situation, often linked to the goal of achieving world peace. Means to achieve these ends usually include advocacy of pacifism, non-violent resistance, diplomacy, boycotts, moral purchasing and demonstrations. ...more on Wikipedia about "Peace movement"
In 2001, a number of small protests against the invasion of Afghanistan occurred in various cities and college campuses across the United States and other countries in the first days after the start of the US-led invasion of Afghanistan. These protests were mainly peaceful, but larger protests and general strikes occurred in Pakistan, a previous Taliban ally. Some of these were suppressed by police with casualties among the protesters. In both Islamic and non-Islamic nations, protests and rallies of various sizes against the attack on Afghanistan took place. ...more on Wikipedia about "Protests against the invasion of Afghanistan" The Ultimate shortopedia Machine.
A tax resister resists or refuses payment of a tax because of opposition to the institution collecting the tax. Often tax resistance comes from pacifists, conscientious objectors or members of religious groups, such as the Quakers, who choose not to fund violent government activities. It has also been a technique used by nonviolent resistance movements, such as India's campaign for independence led by Mahatma Gandhi. ...more on Wikipedia about "Tax resistance"
A war novel is a novel in which the primary action takes place in a field of armed combat, or in a domestic setting (or home front) where the characters are preoccupied with the preparations for, or recovery from, war. ...more on Wikipedia about "War novel"
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