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Spear of Destiny
- Dr. Flowers' interest in Nazi occultism began after a friend recommended a book called Spear of Destiny.
- Although later proven fictional, the book sparked a lifelong research journey into the real influences on Nazism.
Nazi Ethos
- The Nazi party name itself reveals its core focus: national socialism.
- "National" emphasizes the German ethnicity, while "socialist" prioritizes the collective over the individual.
Antisemitism's Roots
- Hitler's antisemitism, a core tenet of Nazism, was not novel.
- He merely amplified existing prejudices within Christian traditions for political gain.