Summary 8 - Nazi policies towards churches Flashcards
1
Q
Were the majority of Germans Protestant or Catholic?
A
The majority of Germans were Protestant.
The was a significant Catholic minority.
2
Q
Why did Hitler see religion as a problem?
A
Hitler was aware that religious loyalties were deep rooted and an obstacle to his plans for Volksgemeinschaft.
3
Q
How coherent was the Nazi view of religion?
A
The Nazis view of religion was incoherent, at times Hitler said he wanted to eradicate religion but at other times he reassured the church that the Nazis posed no threat to them.
