United States Army Basic Training

Yet, a few months later, I got an official letter notifying me that the Church of Christ wasn't recognized by the government as an official religion.

Therefore, my request not to fight was denied, and I was ordered to report to Jamestown, Tennessee to be shipped off to Army Basic Training in Atlanta, Georgia immediately.

For the next two nights, I wrestled deep within my soul on what I should do.

I couldn't find assurance in the thought of fighting and killing foreign men who I harbored no ill will or hate for.