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What does it mean?
The speaker states the government views Christianity as the moral foundation of the nation.
In plain terms
He says Christianity is the base of German morals.
What can you take from it?
Governments may use religion for social cohesion.

Where it applies

  • state building
  • public policy

Putting it to work

  • analyzing policy
  • historical context

Questions to consider

  • How does this affect minorities?
  • What is the policy goal?

Another view

This claim ignores diversity of beliefs.

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