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In reply to the discussion: Actually had a coworker try to tell me Antifa are fascists [View all]Johnny2X2X
(19,066 posts)Not joking, they lead every conversation about Hitler with Socialist. When you bring up how he killed Communists, gays, and Liberals in general along with Jews, they just don't accept it.
And something I believe actual historians have downplayed for generations is how religious (Christian) the Nazis were. Their whole philosophy was around their twisted take on the bible. Hitler never gave speeches without including multiple bible quotes. The highest honor a German soldier could receive was the Cross of Iron. They wore crosses on their uniforms and Christian symbology was abundant throughout their propaganda and decor.
People will say they were into the occult, and maybe there's some evidence of that, but the driving force behind their movement was no doubt Christianity. The Nazis were moved to action by their faith. Of course I doubt Hitler was all that religious, but he knew exactly what to say to make it seem like he was chosen by god to lead his people.