military draft
High court ruling on Haredi draft exemption may set Israel on course for new elections
By David I. Klein — March 29, 2024
(RNS) — The draft exemptions, long a flashpoint issue in Israeli politics, have become even more fraught since the start of the war in Gaza, as Israel has called up over 300,000 reservists to active service while still exempting Haredis studying Torah.
Who are Jehovah’s Witnesses? A religion scholar explains the history of the often misunderstood group
By Mathew Schmalz — April 5, 2023
(The Conversation) — Several members were killed March 9, 2023, in Germany. Many people hold stereotypes about Jehovah’s Witnesses but are unfamiliar with their beliefs.
Evangelical leaders denounce Selective Service for women
By Aysha Khan — February 12, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) They argue it would weaken America's military readiness and is at odds with traditional male-female relationships.
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