|
Edited on Sat Oct-03-09 09:30 AM by doeriver
A very informative and must-see web site: Nazi photos
http://nobeliefs.com/nazis.htm
compiled by Jim Walker
created: 20 May 1998
additions: 02 July 2008
The following photos provide a pictorial glimpse of Hitler, how his Nazis mixed religion with government, and the support for Hitler by the Protestant and Catholic Churches in Germany. In, no way, does this gallery of photos intend to support Nazism or anti-Semitism, but instead, intends to warn against them.
Hitler leaving Church
Hitler leaves the Marine Church in Wilhelmshaven.
(Source: The German Propaganda Archive)
Hitler praying
The caption reads: "Der ergreifende Abschlub der Kundgebung in Wien: Wir treten zum Beten..."
<<The touching and emotional end of the rally in Vienna: Let us pray...>>
(Source: Hitler: The Hoffmann Photographs, Vol. 1, Ray R. Cowdery, Ed., 1990)
Nazi Artifacts
(Mementoes, Badges, Paintings, etc.)
http://nobeliefs.com/mementoes.htm
compiled by Jim Walker
created: 13 Nov. 2005
additions: 28 June 2008
Not only do we see religion's influence in the words and deeds of Nazis but they also expressed their religion through their artwork, mementoes, and symbols. Unmistakably, Christianity served as their religion of their expression. The following artifacts provide further evidence of Hitler's (and Nazi Germany's) Christianity. In, no way, does this exhibition intend to support Nazism or anti-Semitism, but instead, intends to warn against the dangers of mixing religion with government.
Gott Mit Uns (God With Us) Nazi Buckle
Enlisted Man's German Army belt buckle (Stamped steel, 1937 pattern, made by "R S & S" for Richard Sieper & Sohne Ludenscheid). Photo from the German Militaria Catalog (their web site no longer exists).
Also see http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0929521773/freethinkers">"Guarding the Führer: Sepp Dietrich, Johann Rattenhuber and the Protection of Adolf Hitler," Blaine Tayler, 1993, p. 165
Mother's Cross (Mutterkreuz)
A Christian cross given to German mothers
Hitler encouraged several programs for the growth of a strong German Nazi Volk. These programs involved the encouragement of the virtues of German motherhood for the purpose of increasing the size of their families and the abolition of abortions (except for the mentally ill). In 1938, Hitler instituted a new award to honor German Nazi motherhood, especially for large families. He awarded such mothers the cross of Honor of the German Mother (Ehrenkreuz der deutschen Mutter).
Although the German Iron cross usually appears symmetrical this particular cross, by lengthening the vertical member, it becomes a Christian cross.
German Christian Movement Badge (Deutsch-Christliche Mitgliedsabzeichen)
Enamel, 22x24mm, pin-backed, gold coloured badge
Hitler backed The German Christians movement (DC) with the party's organizational support.
(http://www.dkelley.net/membership_badges_pins.htm">Source: Dan Kelley's Treasures of the Third Reich)
Hitler's paintings
In his youth Hitler lived as an artist (albeit, a mediocre one). Nevertheless he took it seriously and he produced between 2,000 to 3,000 drawings, sketches, watercolors and oil paintings. He considered himself an artist until 1920. As from any artist, his works reflect his philosophy and life. Raised a Catholic (but with a Protestant mind), Hitler also painted his ingrained religious ideas onto many of his canvases. Below shows just three:
Mother Mary with the Holy Child Jesus Christ, Oil/canvas, 1913
by Adolf Hitler
(Source: Two Austrians, An "artist" and a "house painter")
It's really quite attractive, actually. Something only a Christian could invent.
Observe that Jesus looks like a blond haired Aryan. Nazis did not consider Jesus a Jew.
<<Note, this picture would make a wonderful Christmas card for those Christians who refuse to accept Hitler as a Christian.>>
|
Printer-friendly format
Email this thread to a friend
Bookmark this thread
(677 posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
