Killers for Christ

[stu]

I know better than to get worked up, but do you really believe Hitler was a Christian? Look up where the largest cemetery of Catholic priests is located. Let me guess, that doesn't prove a thing.
Ok, I'm done getting to ticked off with this nonsense.

It's not really a case of whether anyone believes if Hitler was a christian or not. It is a matter of historical fact that he was brought up catholic, was baptized and then confirmed in 1904 and later clearly declared himself as christian doing the Lord's work.

“I am now as before a Catholic and will always remain so” Adolph Hitler 1941

 

[Ricter]

Nan-in, a Japanese master during the Meiji era (1868-1912), received a university professor who came to inquire about Zen.
Nan-in served tea. He poured his visitor's cup full, and then kept on pouring.
The professor watched the overflow until he no longer could restrain himself. "It is overfull. No more will go in!"
"Like this cup," Nan-in said, "you are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup?"

 

[jem]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_views_of_Adolf_Hitler

 

[dbphoenix]

It's not really a case of whether anyone believes if Hitler was a christian or not. It is a matter of historical fact that he was brought up catholic, was baptized and then confirmed in 1904 and later clearly declared himself as christian doing the Lord's work.

“I am now as before a Catholic and will always remain so” Adolph Hitler 1941

If there were no internet, or libraries, the young might be forgiven for their ignorance.

However . . .

 

[murray t turtle]

dbphoenix:

I am curious as to how you drew the conclusion that the following groups and/or individuals were representatives of Jesus Christ, based upon their violent behavior:

1. The Fourth Crusaders
2. Adolf Hitler and his henchmen
3. The Ku Klux Klan
4. Eric Robert Rudolph (Christian terrorist)
5. Anti-Abortionists who resort to violence

Are you aware that Jesus Christ was a pacifist while on earth? When he was being arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane (to be executed), notice how he reacted when one of his apostles attempted to defend him. Keep your eyes on the words that are bolded in verse 52.

"{48} Now his [Jesus'] betrayer [Judas] had given them [the arresting group] a sign, saying: "Whoever it is I kiss, he is the one; take him into custody." {49} And going straight up to Jesus, he said: "Greetings, Rabbi!" and gave him a tender kiss. {50} But Jesus said to him: "Fellow, for what purpose are you present?" Then they came forward and seized Jesus and took him into custody. {51} But look! one of those with Jesus reached out his hand and drew his sword and struck the slave of the high priest, taking off his ear. {52} Then Jesus said to him: "Return your sword to its place, for all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword." (Matthew 26:48-52)

The point being, none of the people within the groups listed above are "killers for Christ." They might think they are, but what they think and what scripture says are two entirely different things.

Alter2Ego


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"That people may know that you, whose name is JEHOVAH, you alone are the Most High over all the earth." ~ Psalms 83:18

Good points.
Actually Hitler was much more of an Anti-Christ,+ Nazi symbol is a broken cross. Just goes to show US; pay attention because a broken NAZI cross [national socialist] is NOT the same as a cross.

Its true Martin Luther turned on the Jews in his old age, but he died shortly there after.He also called the Bible letter to James an ''epistle of straw ''[worthless]. As a Christian Jew I would simply say , don't believe all you read. Sure he may have called James an epistle of straw- but he is simply wrong, on that also.

 

[futurecurrents]

So, the Nazis were Christians. Who would have thought?

 

[gwb-trading]

So, the Nazis were Christians. Who would have thought?

Actually if you read your history you will find out the Nazi's persecuted Christian priests and ministers. Thousands of Catholic priests and Protestant ministers died in concentration camps. The Nazis killed anyone who objected to what they were doing.

 

[FortuneTeller]

So, the Nazis were Christians. Who would have thought?

Oh yeah. They went to church every Sunday like good people. Duh.

 

[stu]

Good points.
Actually Hitler was much more of an Anti-Christ,+ Nazi symbol is a broken cross. Just goes to show US; pay attention because a broken NAZI cross [national socialist] is NOT the same as a cross.

Its true Martin Luther turned on the Jews in his old age, but he died shortly there after.He also called the Bible letter to James an ''epistle of straw ''[worthless]. As a Christian Jew I would simply say , don't believe all you read. Sure he may have called James an epistle of straw- but he is simply wrong, on that also.

"Anyone who dares to lay hands on the highest image of the Lord commits sacrilege against the benevolent creator of this miracle and contributes to the expulsion from paradise." Adolf Hitler

 

[stu]

If there were no internet, or libraries, the young might be forgiven for their ignorance.

However . . .

Yes indeed. Laying bare the duplicity and hypocrisy made available through all religious belief, including Christianity. Now there's no excuse.

“The greatness of Christianity did not lie in attempted negotiations for compromise with any similar philosophical opinions in the ancient world, but in its inexorable fanaticism in preaching and fighting for its own doctrine.” Mein Kampf