Israeli Soldier Refuses to Wage War: Why Sofia Orr Chose Prison

Send us Fan MailSofia Orr, a 19-year-old Israeli conscientious objector, shares her journey of refusing mandatory military service and spending 85 days in prison for her stance. Listen to hear how:Sofia began questioning military service at age 13, viewing it as a political choice rather than obligationShe describes Israel as "more an army with a country than a country with an army" with military indoctrination beginning in childhoodSofia's prison experience revealed how military systems dehumanize everyone involved, including guardsShe rejects the notion that violence can solve the conflict: "There is no military solution to this"You can find Sofia on Instagram @sofiorr7716  This is a growing podcast, will you take 30 seconds and help us?Yes! I will sign up to get the newest episode delivered by owl to my inbox!Heck yeah! I will leave a review because I know how much it helpRaising my hand to get Diana's writing on  substackFollow Diana on Social Media @dianaoestreich    Yes, I want free tools from The Waging Peace Project! Buy our book Waging Peace, One Soldier’s Story of Putting Love First  to support Veterans, peacemaking and stories that are changing the world.Find our Merch here, and Wear Your Peace.Bring a Waging Peace Keynote or Workshop to your school, organization, or faith community.