kobasa, whose "seemingly average existence has been punctuated by a dozen arrests and short stints in jail," has participated in a range of nonviolent antiwar and human-rights protests since the late 1960s. these demonstrations—and kobasa's philosophy—are consistent with postmodern catholic peace traditions, especially liberation theology and peaceful resistance; he became a conscientious objector in 1967. in his hometown of new haven, connecticut, he is regarded a "regular at anti-war actions around town," appearing regularly at rallies there.