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If positive Christianity means love of one's neighbour, i.e. the tending of the sick, the clothing of the poor, the feeding of the hungry, the giving of drink to those who are thirsty, then it is we who are the more positive Christians. For in these spheres the community of the people of National Socialist Germany has accomplished a prodigious work.

Adolf Hitler#64

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Hitler argues that Nazi Germany fulfills Christian values through social welfare programs better than others.
In plain terms
National Socialist Germany does good works like helping the poor, making it truly Christian.
What can you take from it?
Measure religious value by practical social aid to people.

Where it applies

  • social programs
  • religious debate
  • community aid

Putting it to work

  • evaluate social policies
  • promote community service

Questions to consider

  • Does helping others define a religion?
  • How do policies reflect values?

Another view

It conflates state welfare with religious virtue without addressing broader moral failings.

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