The National Socialist Movement has wrought this miracle. If Almighty God granted success to this work, then the Party was His instrument.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker credits a political movement for a miracle and claims it acts as a divine instrument.
- In plain terms
- Our party did a great thing and we believe God used it.
- What can you take from it?
- Linking political success to divine will to strengthen legitimacy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do leaders use religion?
- Is success proof of divine favor?
Another view
Attributing political success to divine will can discourage accountability and critical thinking.
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