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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.
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Stream New Salmon Documentaries!
The Ben Salmon Guild of Denver and the Friends of Franz & Ben are pleased to announce the completion of two short videos to encourage viewers to discuss the moral, legal and religious issues surrounding war.
Life & Message of Ben Salmon is a 12-minute video produced by the Ben Salmon Guild of Denver and videographer Michael Killman. Life & Message of Ben Salmon would be an excellent way to engage parish Faith Formation Classes, Confirmation classes, Human Development groups and all Catholics who question the morality of war.
There Is No Just War, a 9-minute video, is the story of Ben Salmon's refusal to train to kill. Produced by Friends of Franz & Ben, the video's suggested audience is the general public as well as parochial schools and churches. There is No Just War promotes classroom discussion.
Life & Message of Ben Salmon is a 12-minute video produced by the Ben Salmon Guild of Denver and videographer Michael Killman. Life & Message of Ben Salmon would be an excellent way to engage parish Faith Formation Classes, Confirmation classes, Human Development groups and all Catholics who question the morality of war.
There Is No Just War, a 9-minute video, is the story of Ben Salmon's refusal to train to kill. Produced by Friends of Franz & Ben, the video's suggested audience is the general public as well as parochial schools and churches. There is No Just War promotes classroom discussion.
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Please leave comments, critiques, reviews and questions on YouTube or email them directly to benjaminjosephsalmon at gmail dot com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Holy Prophet Ben Salmon, Patron of Conscientious Objectors. Courtesy of Father William Hart McNichols.
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