Christianity should be held responsible for Hitler's actions

I will demonstrate that Adolf Hitler was influenced and motivated by Christian beliefs, and thus Christianity should be held responsible. I will present evidence directly from Hitler, showing that Christianity was a major influence on his mind and influenced his infamous and tragic actions. From Mein Kampf [1]: "Hence today I believe that I am acting in accordance with the will of the Almighty Creator: by defending myself against the Jew, I am fighting for the work of the Lord. " Hitler directly states here that by working against the Jewish people, he is acting in the will of the Christian God. This demonstrates not only that Hitler is a Christian, but that Hitler's Christianity influenced his infamous actions. Since Christianity resulted in Hitler committing his actions, Christianity must be held responsible. "The anti-Semitism of the new movement [Christian Social movement] was based on religious ideas instead of racial knowledge. " Hitler states here that the anti-Semitism in Nazi Germany is based on religious ideas, rather than race. The religious ideas referred to here are Christianity, and as previously mentioned, Hitler was a Christian. This quote directly shows that Nazi Germany's anti-Semitist policies were based on Christianity; thus, Christianity must be held accountable for the actions of Hitler. Evidence that Christianity influenced Hitler can also be seen in speeches [2] that Hitler made throughout his life: "It matters not whether these weapons of ours are humane: if they gain us our freedom, they are justified before our conscience and before our God. " (Munich, August 1, 1923) Hitler directly states that no matter his actions, they are justified before God and thus one can continue with them. Since Hitler is on record for being Christian, the God he is referring to in this instance must be the Christian one. Not only does he refer to the Christian God, but he states that his actions don't matter as they are justified by Christianity. This is a clear link to Christianity, as this quote states that Christianity justifies his actions. Because of this clear link, Christianity should be held responsible. "We National Socialists, too, have deep in our hearts our own faith. We cannot do otherwise. No man can mould the history of peoples or of the world unless he has upon his will and his capacities the blessing of Providence. " (June 2, 1937) Hitler states that Nazis like himself have deep faith in "Providence", or the Christian God. Not only does this show that Hitler was influenced and was a Christian, but it also shows that other Nazis were influenced by Christianity. Since Christianity influenced the Nazi's horrendous acts, it must be held responsible. "[I] never lost my belief, in the midst of setbacks which were not spared me during my period of struggle. Providence has had the last word and brought me success. " (November 23, 1939) This quote again demonstrates that Hitler was a Christian and was influenced by it. He gives credit to God for allowing him to reach his position and states that despite setbacks, he never lost his Christian beliefs. Evidence in photographs also points to a deep connection between Hitler and Christianity. Hitler is seen in prayer [3], greeting several Christian religious figures [4] [5], leaving church [6] and participating in Christian weddings [7]. In summary, Hitler is seen in speeches, photographs and his infamous text "Mein Kampf" to have a deep connection to Christianity. He credits the Christian God for his successes and states that his actions against the Jews were justified by Christianity, that the movement of Nazism was influenced by religious ideals and that Nazis and Christian belief are closely linked. Since Christianity influenced Hitler and the Nazi party to do his infamous actions, Christianity must be held responsible for his actions. I strongly urge a ballot in affirmation of the resolution. Sources: [1] . http://www.nobeliefs.com... [2] . http://www.nobeliefs.com... [3] . http://www.nobeliefs.com... [4] . http://www.nobeliefs.com... [5] . http://www.nobeliefs.com... [6] . http://www.nobeliefs.com... [7] . http://www.nobeliefs.com...