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Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center

55 Eckley Lane , Walnut Creek

925-933-7850

Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 7:00 PM

 

Soldiers of Conscience (86 min.)

Their country asked them to kill. Their hearts asked them to stop.

When is it right to kill? In the midst of war, is it right to refuse? Eight U.S. soldiers, some who have killed and some who said no, reveal their inner moral dilemmas in Soldiers of Conscience. Made with official permission of the U.S. Army, the film transcends politics to explore the tension between spiritual values and military orders. The film follows the stories of both conscientious objectors and those who criticize them. Through this clash of views, the film discovers a surprising common ground: All soldiers are "soldiers of conscience," torn between the demands of duty and the call of conscience. This thought-provoking documentary ponders the questions—and explores the consequences.