Spirit In Action

A visit with 3 members of the Restored Israel Of Yahwah, a religious group from southern New Jersey whose members practice religious pacifism, including their refusal to pay Federal taxes because they go primarily for war. Because of their open and principled refusal to pay war taxes, 3 members of the Restored Israel Of Yahwah were sentenced to prison earlier this year. Inge Donato will finish her 6-month term in February 2006 a couple weeks before her husband, Joseph Donato, begins his 27-month sentence. Kevin McKee begins his 24-month sentence in December. We visit with Kevin and Joe today, and with another elder of their group, Charles Micsko. All 3 have been members of the organization for more than 25 years and have observed its principles, including the nonpayment of Federal taxes that would go to war. The organization was founded by Leo J. Volpe, known by members of the group as the prophet Jeremiah. Group efforts are concentrated around Bible study and insights, and faithful adherence to the Biblical