The following quotations from Seventh-Day Adventist publications show the tragic results of the General Conference resolution granting liberty of conscience in the matter of bearing arms.
Romania – 1924
“The military service and the participating in war is not making a covenant with the world, nor to defend Babylon. The participating in war is purely a civil duty. In regard to the war our young people will also perform their duty on the Sabbath.”57
Yugoslavia – 1925
“The teaching of the Scripture which says, ‘Give unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s,’ corresponds with the Adventists in every relation. They serve conscientiously their required military time, with weapon in hand, in peace as well as in time of war; and a large number of Adventists have proved themselves in the World War through their valor, and many a breast is decorated with a medal of the highest recognition, due to their bravery.”58