German Christians (movement)
German Christians were a group of people in Germany during the time of Adolf Hitler and World War II who believed that being German was more important than being Christian. They wanted to create a new religion that combined Christianity and German nationalism.
They believed that the Bible should be changed to fit their beliefs and that the Jews should not be recognized as God's chosen people. They also believed in promoting Hitler and Nazi beliefs within the church.
This movement was supported by some Germans who felt that Christianity was too foreign and wanted a religion that was more in line with the German culture and beliefs. However, many people opposed the German Christians because they saw them as a threat to true Christianity and a way for the Nazis to control the church.
The German Christian movement eventually lost support and influence as World War II waged on and the horrors of the Holocaust were revealed. Today, the movement is seen as a tragic example of the dangers of mixing religion and nationalism to further political agendas.
They believed that the Bible should be changed to fit their beliefs and that the Jews should not be recognized as God's chosen people. They also believed in promoting Hitler and Nazi beliefs within the church.
This movement was supported by some Germans who felt that Christianity was too foreign and wanted a religion that was more in line with the German culture and beliefs. However, many people opposed the German Christians because they saw them as a threat to true Christianity and a way for the Nazis to control the church.
The German Christian movement eventually lost support and influence as World War II waged on and the horrors of the Holocaust were revealed. Today, the movement is seen as a tragic example of the dangers of mixing religion and nationalism to further political agendas.