The reason why the ancient world was so pure, light and serene was that it knew nothing of the two great scourges: the pox and Christianity. Christianity is a prototype of Bolshevism: the mobilisation by the Jew of the masses of slaves with the object of undermining society.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hitler calls Christianity a scourge and compares it to Bolshevism, claiming it mobilizes slaves to undermine society.
- In plain terms
- He sees Christianity as harmful and likens it to a tool to undermine society.
- What can you take from it?
- Religion is framed as a destabilizing force.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can religion undermine society?
- What makes an institution a scourge?
Another view
This view ignores Christianity's role in social cohesion and charity.
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