Catastrophe was only narrowly averted. It was all due to the faith of one man! Yes, you who called us godless, we found our faith in Adolf Hitler, and through him found God once again. That is the greatness of our day, that is our good fortune!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker credits Adolf Hitler with saving Germany and frames this as a divine intervention.
- In plain terms
- They believe Hitler saved them and brought them closer to God.
- What can you take from it?
- This illustrates the religious framing used in Nazi propaganda.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do leaders use spiritual language to gain power?
Another view
The claim that a political leader is divinely sent is a propaganda tactic.
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