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We have experienced a miracle, something unique, something the like of which there has hardly been in the history of the world. God first allowed our people to be victorious for four and a half years, then He abased us, laid upon us a period of shamelessness, but now after a struggle of fourteen years he has permitted us to bring that period to a close. It is a miracle which has been wrought upon the German people.... It shows us that the Almighty has not deserted our people, that He received it into favour at the moment when it rediscovered itself. And that our people shall never again lose itself, that must be our vow so long as we shall live and so long as the Lord gives us the strength to carry on the fight.

Adolf Hitler#36

PoliticsFaithNationalismNationVictory

About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker attributes national events to divine will and vows continued struggle.
In plain terms
God allowed victory and shame, but now favors the people again.
What can you take from it?
Events are interpreted as signs of divine favor.

Where it applies

  • political rallies
  • religious sermons
  • national crises

Putting it to work

  • studying political rhetoric
  • analyzing faith in leadership

Questions to consider

  • Do leaders use faith for power?
  • How do people interpret hardship?

Another view

Attributing political outcomes to God is subjective and unprovable.

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