Genre-Bashing: A Quintessential Right Of The Metalhead

[Carcassian]

Programme of the NSDAP, 24 February 1920
Item # 24: We demand freedom for all religious denominations in the State, provided they do not threaten its existence not offend the moral feelings of the German race.
The Party, as such, stands for positive Christianity, but does not commit itself to any particular denomination. It combats the Jewish-materialistic spirit within and without us, and is convinced that our nation can achieve permanent health only from within on the basis of the principle: The common interest before self-interest.

I stand corrected - partially. This was the "official" or public stance on National Socialism's opinion of religion, though most historians agree that veneration of the state and Fuhrer take priority over any religion in National Socialist society.

Plus the leanings of the S.S. mysticism towards veneration of the Germanic versions of the Norse gods.

 

[cookiecutter]

Here is a site with a lot of info on Nazi spiritual beliefs: http://www.shoaheducation.com/nazibeliefs.html

It appears Carcassian is correct.

 

[Zephyrus]

Well the Nazi's weren't Catholics so that clears them.

 

[Blinded By Blood]

Plus the leanings of the S.S. mysticism towards veneration of the Germanic versions of the Norse gods.

Yes, finally someone hits the nail on the head

There are plenty of anti-Christian quotes out there from high ranking Nazis. They viewed Christianity as a tool to control Germanic peoples by the Jews. The reason Nazis weren't vehemently anti-Christian is they had to win favor. Seeing as most of Germany was/is Christian, blatantly coming out attacking Christianity would be an easy way to kill your political platform

 

[GarinStone]

Well the Nazi's weren't Catholics so that clears them.

But the Spanish Inquisition was.





.... Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition.

 

[byrne]

hitler was a roman catholic and admirer of lutheranism. however being a "nazi" doesn't entail following a particular faith, although they were predominantly prodestants. this also illustrates the point that nazism is NOT a religion ...

 

[Zephyrus]

But the Spanish Inquisition was.





.... Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition.

Not the comfy chair!

 

[GarinStone]

Not the comfy chair!

Monty Python humor is the best humor.

 

[Carcassian]

Here is a site with a lot of info on Nazi spiritual beliefs: http://www.shoaheducation.com/nazibeliefs.html

It appears Carcassian is correct.

Not all the time.:Smug: