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Paul Jones
1880–1941
A bishop, pacifist, and outspoken public voice, he became known for standing against war even when it cost him his position in the church. His life joined religious conviction with a deep commitment to peace and social justice.
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About the author
Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in 1880, Paul Jones studied at Yale and then at the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge before entering the ministry. He served in Utah, first in Logan and later as archdeacon, and in 1914 he was chosen as the Episcopal Bishop of Utah.
Jones is best remembered for his strong pacifist beliefs during the First World War. His public opposition to the war caused intense controversy, and in 1918 he resigned as bishop under pressure. Rather than retreat from public life, he continued speaking and working for peace, including with the Fellowship of Reconciliation.
He died in 1941, but his reputation changed over time. What once made him controversial came to be seen by many as a mark of courage, and he is now remembered in the Episcopal Church for his witness to peace.