PHILADELPHIA, PA

After decades of going out of their way to associate American football with the United States military, one NFL team has decided to buck that trend and honour Conscientious Objectors, including members of Mennonites, Amish, Quaker and other historic Peace Churches. The Philadelphia Eagles will honour pacifist COs this season by wearing a tiny image of Conrad Grebel on their helmets and holding an hour-long ceremony before a special CO game this fall.

“We’ve also set aside all the tickets to section 101 at Lincoln Financial Field for COs and their families,” said Eagles representative Harry Beiler. “We’re tired of this association with violence and nationalism. A football game should be a contemplative place to solemnly reflect on how each of us contributes to our increas

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