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Why Hitler Hated Christianity, But Not Atheism


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Why did Adolf Hitler despise Christianity but tolerate — and even benefit from — atheism? In this episode, we explore the historical and philosophical reasons behind Hitler’s hostility toward the Christian faith, and why Christianity posed a far greater threat to Nazi ideology than unbelief ever did.

Drawing on historical records, speeches, and Nazi policy, this episode explains:

  • Why Christianity threatened Hitler’s vision of absolute state power
  • How Nazi ideology sought to replace Christian morality with racial and political loyalty
  • Why atheism posed no obstacle to authoritarian rule
  • What this reveals about the relationship between faith, freedom, and tyranny
  • How these lessons still matter in modern political debates

This episode challenges the lazy assumption that religion is inherently dangerous to society and instead argues that Christianity, in particular, has historically been one of the strongest barriers to totalitarianism.

🔗 Read the full essay:
https://conservativeopinion.com/why-hitler-hated-christianity-but-not-atheism/

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The Conservative Opinion PodcastBy Jordan B. Rickards