Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy Quiz

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What does Metaxas identify as the major difference between the ecumenical movement and Bonhoeffer with regard to WWII? (from Chapters 20, 21 and 22)

The ecumenical movement believed Hitler could be negotiated with, but Bonhoeffer did not.

The ecumenical movement discouraged people from joining the military, but Bonhoeffer did not feel so empowered.

The ecumenical movement was pacifist, but Bonhoeffer was not.

The ecumenical movement sought to end the war, but Bonhoeffer decided that Hitler had to be assassinated.

Why was the German Government opposed to Bonhoeffer and is ordinands traveling to visit the Swiss church, according to a quote found by Metaxas? (from Chapters 17, 18 and 19)

"...because Bonhoeffer has caused no small amount of embarrassment when he has gone to other countries."

"...because Bonhoeffer's presentation to the international press will bring disfavor to our leaders."

"...because it is important that we protect the Christian solidarity of our citizens."

"...because his influence is not conducive to German interests."

What was the politically dangerous message that Metaxas reports Bonhoeffer made in a sermon at Trinity Church in Berlin one month after Hitler became Chancellor? (from Chapters 9 through 13)

"Who will you worship, the God of the Bible, or the Fuherer of Germany?"

"We have only one God, and His only Son was the King of the Jews."

"The Jews remain to this day the chosen seed of God, from whom we, the Church of Jesus Christ, are the multitude of the promise to Abraham."

"The Church has only one altar, the altar of the Almighty...before which all creatures must kneel...."

How did the Treaty of Versailles play a role in protecting Hitler from a coup, according to Metaxas? (from Chapters 23, 24 and 25)

The treaty prohibited such treachery as they were planning in their coup.

Hitler pointed out that the treaty prohibited their jobs from existing, so he showed that his violating it was in their benefit.

The treaty prohibited any action on their part unless it was taken under the advisement of the allied powers that wrote it.

The German generals desired to overthrow the treaty so they accepted the victories to which Hitler led them.

According to Metaxas, why didn't Hitler have everyone involved in the conspiracy against him immediately executed? (from Chapters 29, 30 and 31)

He wanted to enjoy torturing the co-conspirators to their death.

The war was winding down and the resources were not available to retrieve all of them.

He was planning massive, televised show trials after his success in the war.

Hitler wanted to get as much information as possible regarding the conspiracy.