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Docreed2003

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4. I read Bonhoeffer extensively in college during the 90's

Reply to Bernardo de La Paz (Reply #1)

Sat Oct 26, 2024, 07:03 AM

Oct 26

I began noticing even then that far right evangelicals were twisting his writings for their purposes. It doesn't surprise me that they continue to do so, but it is frightening and sad that the would be fascists could be so far off the mark with their portrayal of Bonhoeffer's legacy.

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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