United Nations International Day of Peace 2024

United Nations International Day of Peace 2024 Today, September 21, 2024, is International Day of Peace (“World Peace Day”), sponsored by the United Nations. International Day of Peace “epitomizes the United Nations joint aspiration for a world devoid of discord and turmoil.” The 2024…

International Day of Peace

     Today we celebrate International Day of Peace (World Peace Day). The United Nations General Assembly founded the International Day of Peace forty-one years ago, “… to strengthen the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples… through observing 24…

Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance

Sunday was the 21st anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, the attack on the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, and the intentional downing of Flight 93 near Shanksville, PA, before it could be used to attack an unknown…

Why Nuclear Energy Should Not Be An Option

Several important recent events remind us how globally dangerous nuclear energy is and why it should never be an alternative to other forms of noncarbon-based energy and other forms of warfare. Last week the world recognized the 77th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima…

We All Have Failed When A War Starts.

Welcome to my Blog, Conscientious Objector, named after my recently published memoir: “Conscientious Objector – A Journey of Peace, Justice, Culture, and Environment.” I plan to post commentary biweekly or when events occur that I feel compelled to address. As the subtitle of my…

Welcome to My Blog!

Welcome. My name is Wayne R. Ferren Jr., author of Conscientious Objector—A Journey of Peace, Justice, Culture, and Environment. I am pleased you have visited my blog about my book and relevant current events. This project is very special to me, and I look forward to reading and responding to your comments. In peace and harmony, Wayne