​​Ben Salmon
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Ben Salmon

conscientiously objected to World War 1 and all war in opposition to the majority of US citizens, the US Government, and his own Roman Catholic Church. Ben's conscience earned him lengthy imprisonment, solitary confinement and broken health. One hundred years ago, he wrote extensively on Christ's command: "Thou shalt not kill." His life, work and witness are chronicled on this site.

Ben Salmon Wordsmith
The record of Ben's witness of love and forgiveness opposing killing and war is contained in his writings. Click the images to view his work.

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Pamphlets

Click on the image to view 3 circulars found in FBI files on Ben
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Correspondence

Letters to President Wilson are found by clicking on the typewriter.
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Magnum Opus

Ben typed 200+ pages in less than a month to justify his stand against killing to a sanity review board. Clicking the page above leads to Ben's major work.
Help Move Ben Salmon Toward Sainthood
You can now join in the movement to urge the church to recognize Benjamin Joseph Salmon as a Saint. Follow the link to the Sainthood page.

Here are a few of the comments submitted by Additional Signers of the petition:

 Julia Ganson     Religious Society of Friends, Cortland, NY
Ben Salmon seems like a perfect candidate for sainthood, living his Catholic faith (not necessarily the political position of the Catholic Church) and serving as a role model for loving your fellow humans and working toward world peace.
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MaryLouise Chesley-Cora     Parish of the Resurrection, Hockessin, DE
I strive to live the Beatitudes of the non-violent Jesus, the Christ. I strongly support Ben Salmon’s cause.

Msgr. Charles E. DeRuisseaux     Diocese of Manchester, Manchester, NH
I support the process of pursuing the study of advancing the cause of Ben Salmon. May he be recognized by the Church as a saint for his stance in favor of peace for which he suffered. I believe we need more lay models of holiness so everyone can realize we are ALL called to be saints at our baptism. Sainthood is not just for founders of religious orders who have large communities pushing their Cause.

Patrick Henry     Walla Walla, WA
The Church has officially called for Gospel nonviolence as the path to peace. Ben Salmon got there before most of us and the Church itself. Let's reward this luminary for his example.

BLOGS

News
A blog relating recent events, articles, and videos featuring Ben Salmon.
Latest Post
Franz and Ben inspiring arts contestants in Brockport NY
3/14/2018


Professor Michael Baxter Urges Radical Pacifism Following Ben Salmon
3/10/2018

An Invitation to Re-think 100 years of Catholic Support for War
12/13/2017

Ben's grave is now marked!
11/13/2017

 Ben Salmon in America
10/6/2017

Diary
A blog chronicling the events of Ben's witness in the early 20th century.
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Latest post
Conscience's Consequences
1/24/2018

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Holy Prophet Ben Salmon, Patron of Conscientious Objectors. Courtesy of Father William Hart McNichols. www.frbillmcnichols-sacredimages.com
  • Home
  • About Ben
    • Autobiography
    • Unsung Hero of the Great War
  • News
  • Diary
  • Ben's Writings
    • Ben's Magnum Opus
    • Correspondence >
      • With President Woodrow Wilson
    • Pamphlets >
      • Killing The Wrong Men
      • Tax the Rich to Pay for the War
      • Conscripting Profits to Pay for the War
    • From the ACLU Archives
    • From the National Archives
  • Sainthood
    • Letter
    • Additional Signers
  • Resources
    • Photo Gallery
  • Memorial for Ben Salmon
  • About Friends of Franz and Ben