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Ben Salmonconscientiously 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.
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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.
PamphletsClick on the image to view 3 circulars found in FBI files on Ben
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CorrespondenceLetters to President Wilson are found by clicking on the typewriter.
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Magnum OpusBen 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.
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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.
Fr. Edward L Palumbos Diocese of Rochester,NY
We need models of sanctity who speak to our contemporary times.
We need models of sanctity who speak to our contemporary times.
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.
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.
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.
I strive to live the Beatitudes of the non-violent Jesus, the Christ. I strongly support Ben Salmon’s cause.
BLOGS
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News
A blog relating recent events, articles, and videos featuring Ben Salmon.
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Diary
A blog chronicling the events of Ben's witness in the early 20th century.
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Holy Prophet Ben Salmon, Patron of Conscientious Objectors. Courtesy of Father William Hart McNichols.
www.frbillmcnichols-sacredimages.com
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