Monday, November 10, 2008

scapegoating example #4

The Nazis did not permit religious freedom in their country. Although Hitler was an atheist (did not believe in God), he used religion to arouse hatred toward the Jews. For example, in speeches, he would mention that “the Jews killed Jesus,” ignoring the fact that Jesus was Jewish and it was the Romans who had crucified him. He quoted Martin Luther (a famous former pastor) about burning Jewish houses. They wanted a pure “German Christian” nation and Hitler taught that if they did that, God would bless the Germans. German soldiers even wore patches on their uniforms that read, “God’s On Our Side.”
1. How were the Nazis using religion in scapegoating?
2. What did they blame the Jews for?
3. How would you argue against the Nazis if you lived back then?
4. List two other facts that stuck out in your mind

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