Church of God established by Herbert Armstrong insisted that young men eligible for the draft become conscientious objectors as a matter of doctrine, who would serve in non combat service if drafted. Certain employers were qualified to be 'hosts' to provide jobs to conscientious objectors: Ambassador College at Big Sandy was one of these employers.
In theory, working for a Christian Church ought to be ideal: True loving Christians supporting those dedicated to keeping those obeying church doctrines, but in reality, the service was a nightmare from hell engaging the employed conscientious objectors as low class slaves subject to torment and abuse from those they served.
Failed Experiment As illustrated by the treatment of 1-Ws on the Ambassador College Big Sandy campus details the abuse:
