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John1956PA

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3. Pastor Bonhoeffer wrote that fascism promotes stupidity among the masses.

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Sat Oct 26, 2024, 05:43 AM

Oct 26

The Pastor wrote that there is no progress which can be made by arguing with a willfully stupid person. Such people bind together. They will adhere to a fascist leader who placates them and rallies them to persecute people who are critical thinkers.

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Bonhoeffer Family Horrified by Movie [View all] stillspkg Oct 26 OP

"Family and scholars horrified by movie". Bad link, here is the correct one and excerpt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 26 #1

I read Bonhoeffer extensively in college during the 90's Docreed2003 Oct 26 #4

I hope people will read your link. Honestly, your subject line doesn't let DUers know the import of this story... hlthe2b Oct 26 #2

Pastor Bonhoeffer wrote that fascism promotes stupidity among the masses. John1956PA Oct 26 #3

magas tend lower in education so they hate the "elites". magas tired of being wrong Bernardo de La Paz Oct 26 #5

Thanks for reading stillspkg Oct 26 #6

Metaxas is a huge Trump fan, who assaulted a man for saying "Fuck Trump, fuck you" muriel_volestrangler Oct 27 #7