The United States Selective Service System defines a conscientious objector as "one who is opposed to serving in the armed forces and/or bearing arms on the grounds of moral or religious principles." Some people have also taken the idea a step further and object not only to the idea of serving in the military, but also refuse to support it by paying taxes that fund wars and the military. 1. Catholic Peace Fellowship - Offers practical and pastoral support to soldiers and veterans who are struggling with the contradiction between their own participation in war and their conscience. 2. Center on Conscience & War - Established in 1940 the Center on Conscience & War works to protect and extend the rights of conscientous objectors, provides GI Rights counseling, and works against the military draft and draft registration. The Center opposes all forms of conscription. 3. European Bureau for Conscientious Objection - Group's principal aim is to promote conscientious objection to military service as a fundamental human right. It serves as a network and umbrella organization for national C.O. organizations all over Europe. Includes news, downloadable documents, links, and contact information. 4. The Picket Line - Blog and how-to guide written by a conscientious objector who found ways to live simply and avoid paying U.S. federal income tax. 5. Adopt A Deserter - Support for deserters who believe the war in Iraq is wrong. 6. AFSC National Youth and Militarism Program - Providing youth with alternatives to war. Conducts public education campaigns and workshops, supports grassroots educational and organizing efforts. Extensive resource. 7. Committee Opposed to Militarism and the Draft - An anti-militarism organization that challenges the institution of the military, its effect on society, its role abroad and at home, and the various forms of discrimination that are inherent in the armed forces and Selective Service System. 8. Conscience and Peace Tax International - Aims to obtain recognition of the right to conscientious objection to paying for armaments and war preparation and war conduct through taxes. 9. Conscientious Objectors - Written by soldier who left the military after becoming a conscientious objector. Offers her advice and details her experience. Includes "Peace-by-Peace and Step-by-Step" instructions and links to other CO resources. 10. San Diego Military Counseling Project - Organization providing information, experience, and support to active duty personnel who are having problems with the military. Helps people apply for discharges based on Conscientious Objection or other reasons. Includes advice, publications, and links to related sites. 11. The Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors - Supports conscientious objectors and promotes individual and collective resistance to war. Provides information on alternatives to the military, military discharges, draft registration, and getting the military out of schools. 12. The Iranaeic Fellowship of God - Organization dedicated to the practice of peace as taught by Jesus Christ. Rejects all wars and refuses to participate as a matter of faith and practice. Philosophy, FAQ, articles, meetings, and reading list. 13. War Resisters' International - Exists to promote nonviolent action against the causes of war, and to support and connect people around the world who refuse to take part in war or the preparation of war.

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