On Military Service

This circular was issued by the Master on October 6, 1969, in response to many questions on the subject, and was headed “for the information of all initiates.”

Mr. RENO SIRRINE recently requested guidance on the matter of the duty of young men who are liable under the law of their country for service in the armed forces. Since many of the dear ones have written to me requesting further clarification of the brief circular that Mr. Sirrine issued regarding the letter which was sent to him on this subject, I hope the following will clear up any doubts they may have.

As already mentioned, every citizen has an obligation to the country in which he resides. If that country in which he resides. If that country is threatened by an invader, then it is the duty of every man and woman, in accordance with his or her mental and physical capacity, to protect the innocence people of the country. For example, one could render service in a non-combatant branch of the army such as the Medical Corps whose primary duty is to relieve the suffering of the wounded and the like. 

If a government, for any cause, orders a general conscription of all able-bodied men to the armed forces, there is little that can be done. If one can honestly be excused form military service because of physical disability or any other valid reason, then by all means this may be done.

All Saints and Master's have greatly deprecated not only wars, but all forms of violence that bring suffering to mankind. These conditions are brought about by man himself, who in his ignorance of the fact that God resides in every heart, will not allow his fellow man to live in freedom and peace.

All the dear ones who are obliged to fulfill their duty to their country should have faith and courage in the gracious protection and guidance being extended to them by the Master Power working overhead.

With all love and best wishes,

You’re affectionately,

KIRPAL SINGH.

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