The GOP, the Nazis and Jesus..............

[BlueStreak]

http://atheism.about.com/od/adolfhit...itlerJesus.htm

While watching a History Channel segment on the Rise of the Third Reich, my interest was piqued as they briefly detailed Hitlers personal spiritual beliefs and the way he used them to hook otherwise decent Germans into supporting the Nazi cause. It seems that early on he saw himself as a crusader for Jesus and (what he perceived as) Christian values. This is also how he billed himself to the German voter; A staunchly moral and highly patriotic German determined to return the Fatherland to a nation devoted to defending Christendom from inferior religions while strengthening the economy and establishing Germanys "rightful place" as the world leader.

Sound familiar?

Now, we all know what a depraved, monstrous beast he turned out to be once the thin veil fell away. Rather than lead his nation to greatness, his dream led them to shame and despair. A great nation, destroyed from within by a man obsessed with the notion of national exceptionalism and invincibility and it's exclusive relationship with the Almighty.

Are some of us making the same mistake?

I await your input.

Dave