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The Life & Witness of Ben Salmon

Professor Michael J. Baxter presented a public lecture on Ben Salmon on the evening of November 11, 2020. The evening's online presentation was hosted by DePaul U's William Cavanaugh discussed Ben with Prof. Baxter after the lecture and relayed questions from the audience.


You can watch the lecture and discussion at your leisure with the YouTube video below or with the Vimeo link:
https://vimeo.com/481417014.

Both of these videos were recorded and posted by the Center for World Catholicism & Intercultural Theology at DePaul University.
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.
This video is also available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/eA9uZ4sZYCA.

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.

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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
    • Friends Origin