war

I don’t want to fight in the army, but what if there’s a draft?
Adventists are encouraged to seek conscientious objector status, or at the least, non-combatant status. That means you don’t bear arms. In some countries there are other kinds of national service you can do, such as work in hospitals. The United Nations has declared that there should always be alternatives to military service, but not all countries have complied. In many countries Adventists are given non-combatant status.
If there is a draft, you need to find out what the process is to register your objection to serving in the armed forces. Your local church organizations can help you with this process. In the United States, the National Service Organization provides help and information for Adventists who are called to military service .You must decide personally what your position is. It is important to read about the subject and understand what it involves