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Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I believe the brave example of Dietrich Bonhoeffer-his life and work-have much to offer todays Christian. Dietrich Bonhoeffer would have scorned those who curry favor with the Amerikan government and seek to be friends of the world. There is no doubt in my mind as a student of his, that he would have boldly proclaimed the Word of God to the abortionists, sodomites, and those who have placed Caesar at the head of the Amerikan church. Dietrich Bonhoeffer sought not a "Purpose-Driven" life-but a Christ centered life-and he paid for it with his life in Nazi Germany. A martyrs crown and the words 'Well done thou good and faithful servant" are his reward-and our challenge.
- Joe Pavone
Dietrich Bonhoeffer Links
Dietrich Bonhoeffer - An excellent online study of the man by the US Holocaust Museum
FaithStreams - Articles and essays about Dietrich Bonhoeffer
"Dietrich Bonhoeffer" by Dallas Roark - An online book assesing the significance of Bonhoeffer
Excerpts from The Cost of Discipleship -
"Heroes of the Faith" - A webpage with quotes from Bonhoeffer's classic-"The Cost of Discipleship"
"Dietrich Bonhoeffer"-The Man and His Mission" - Article with an overview of Bonhoeffer and his work
Books by Dietrich Bonhoeffer - A selection of books in print by Bonhoeffer
Books and Media on Dietrich Bonhoeffer - Available from Amazon.com
The International Bonhoeffer Society -
The Travails of a Lonely Resister - Dave Black's essay on Bonhoeffer and statism
Bonhoeffer on Truth and Politics - A theological study on Bonhoeffer
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The White Rose Resistance
The youth of the White Rose resistance were extraordinary in their courageous resistance to the tyranny of the Third Reich. How many of us know what it is like to stand up to the terror of a totalitarian state? These young people leafletted against the genocide of an all-powerful dictatorship and met execution with the guillotine. Today, it is difficult to get Amerikan Christians to simply protest the murder of unborn children. May the words of the White Rose leaflet number 4 be our motto as we protest to our fellow Amerikans the killing of the unborn and the abominations of the sodomites:
"We will not be silent. We are your bad conscience. The White Rose will not leave you in peace!"
- Joe Pavone
White Rose Links
The White Rose: A Lesson in Dissent - The date was February 22, 1943. Hans Scholl and his sister Sophie, along with their
best friend, Christoph Probst, were scheduled to be executed by Nazi officials that
afternoon. The prison guards were so impressed with the calm and bravery of the
prisoners in the face of impending death that they violated regulations by permitting
them to meet together one last time. Hans, a medical student at the University of
Munich, was 24. Sophie, a student, was 21. Christoph, a medical student, was 22.
This is the story of The White Rose. It is a lesson in dissent. It is a tale of courage--of
principle--of honor...
We Are Your Conscience - The members of the White Rose still speak to us today, as you will see in this
compelling article by Lawrence Ludlow. Learn more about this heroic group of German dissidents and their powerful message.
The White Rose - Major Internet website for information on the brave Germans who formed the "White Rose" resistance to Hitler-and paid for it with their lives-it includes the text of their leaflets.
A gallery of White Rose photos -
"Memories of the White Rose" - An excellent article by Dr. George Wittenstein.
Sophie Scholl: A Life of Courage - Read this. It's a real blessing!
"Sophie Scholl-The Final Days" - The award winning movie (DVD) about the courageous Sophie Scholl and others of the White Rose resistance- available from Amazon.com. I highly recommend it.
"PROTEST OF YOUTH" - [The White Rose] - A chapter excerpt from a book with details on the White Rose and their activities.
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