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Will the Real Bonhoeffer Please Stand Up?

Homebrewed Christianity

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The Complexity of Martyrdom

The legacy of Bonhoeffer is complicated by perceptions of him as a martyr, influencing both religious and academic discourse. Unlike Karl Barth, whose lack of martyrdom leads to less scrutiny, Bonhoeffer's death during the Nazi regime raises questions about the intersection of faith and politics. His involvement in the assassination plot against Hitler adds a layer of complexity to his identity, suggesting that his actions embody both religious conviction and political resistance, making it challenging to separate the two realms in discussions of his significance.

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