With thankfulness to God for channels of service, we pledge our labors in missions and relief, reconstruction and resettlement, voluntary service and disaster work, and other programs of the Conference and the Mennonite Central Committee. Seeking for all men first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, we must embrace in one united ministry the evangelism which brings men to Christ and the creative application of the Gospel to cultural, social, and material needs. We believe that God has established the state in its place of authority and we express gratitude to our respective governments for making legal provision for the expression of Christian conscience. We pledge prayers of intercession for our governments and promise to live lives of usefulness and moral integrity. This leads us to the conviction with which we began, that war is altogether contrary to the teaching and spirit of Christ and the Gospel.
War is sin.
We are deeply concerned that some of our fellowship when confronted with the issue have not found themselves in full accord with the official church position and have accepted or endorsed some form of military service. In the light of the foregoing statements of belief and in the sincere desire to stand with Christ, the Prince of Peace, we cannot approve military service in any form. We cannot with clear conscience apply our labor, money or material resources for the furtherances of military ends. For example, we cannot remain true to our peace witness if we purchase war bonds or work in defense industries. We cannot serve under civilian organizations if their purposes are diverted to military objectives.