Conscientious objectors have served as medics in the British Army and some of them went on to win Victoria Crosses for their valour on the battlefield. Medics really are the bravest of the brave so let's make this guy serve as a medic and see what he's really made of.
I've fought alongside Muslim soldiers, both British and Afghan, and trust them equally to my Christian colleagues. Religion is less important than the personal relationships and trust you build up on the battlefield. Maybe the guy could become a mentor to the Afghans or Iraqis - they share a religion and they could teach him a great deal about courage.
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