02481cam a22003493u 4500 72786 UtSlPG 20260610134701.0 m cr n 260607r20241952utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 52001568 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX UB Muste, A. J. (Abraham John), 1885-1967 Of holy disobedience Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier A Pendle Hill pamphlet ; 64 Release date is 2024-01-22 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.) "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.) Originally published: Wallingford, PA: Pendle Hill, 1952 Conscientious objectors A Pendle Hill pamphlet ; 64 https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.b4236895 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72786 113511 113511