Volksgemeinschaft - Church Flashcards
1
Q
In the 1930’s what was the main religion in Germany?
A
christianity
2/3 of these christians were protestants
2
Q
When was the minisrty of church affairs set up and who led it?
A
1935
led by Hanns Kerrl
3
Q
What measures were taken by the ministry of church affairs?
A
closing church schools undermining catholic youth groups confiscating church funds arresting priests campaigning to remove crucifixes from schools
4
Q
What was set up in an attempt to replace christianity?
A
German faith movement
5
Q
What was involved in the German faith movement?
A
Christian ceremonies such as weddings and baptisms to be replaced
cult of hitler’s personality
rejection of christian ethics
6
Q
what % of the population were members of the German faith movement?
A
5%
