Conscientious objection is a peril to power and treated accordingly by the military brass. If conscience were allowed to dictate opposition to military service, the U.S. Armed Forces could lose control of the war machine. The Truth Commission on Conscience in War was launched last March in New York City with the goal of honoring and protecting the freedom of conscience of U.S. servicemembers. This effort may reshape the way we view and practice conscience and lead this country in a new direction.