1.A conscientious objector is an "individual who has claimed the right to refuse to perform military service" on the grounds of freedom of thought, conscience, or religion.
2.They are objecting because they think it is wrong to fight.
3.i cant explain why they are objecting because I would personally love to fight for my country but other people might not want to come home and not be the same therefore I can't give you a definite reason why they are objecting