Dietrich Bonhoeffer - Stood up to Hitler!

Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas (Aug 30, 2011)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer (German pronunciation: [ˈdiːtʁɪç ˈboːnhœfɐ]; 4 February 1906 – 9 April 1945) was a German Lutheran pastor, theologian, anti-Nazi resistant, and founding member of the Confessing Church. Bonhoeffer became known for his resistance against the Nazi dictatorship strongly opposing Hitler's euthanasia programs and the genocide against the Jews.^[1] He was also involved in plans by members of the Abwehr (the German Military Intelligence Office) to assassinate Adolf Hitler. He was arrested in April 1943 by the Gestapo and executed by hanging in April 1945, 23 days before the Nazis' surrender. In his role as a theologian, his view of Christianity's role in the secular world has become very influential.^[2]-

^{How much should the Spiritual Leaders be involved in political activity? In opposing wars? In opposing extreme idealogy? There is a new autobiography of this courageous man - I think many of us need to read it! And stand up to the fascists policies now coming up from the extreme right!}