The Government of the Reich, which regards Christianity as the unshakable foundation of the morals and moral code of the nation, attaches the greatest value to friendly relations with the Holy See, and is endeavouring to develop them.
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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.
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- How does this affect minorities?
- What is the policy goal?
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This claim ignores diversity of beliefs.
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