Church Struggles in Nazi Germany

The topic of “church and politics” is always relevant. Today, both spheres refer to each other, whereas in the past they were often intertwined. For a long time, the Roman Catholic Church claimed supremacy of spiritual power over secular power. The Reformation sought to distinguish and separate the two. Currently, Christian churches, Muslim associations, and the Central Council of Jews (Zentralrat der Juden) in Germany are committed to strengthening liberal democracy. However, there are also religious actors who support authoritarian political systems. Due to the very different national traditions and constitutional situations, this article focuses on the situation in Germany.

• Religion
• Society

Dogmatic, ethical, and exegetical questions intertwine with each other in the theology of law. Along with the question regarding an ethical orientation towards God’s will, what is also under discussion in the theology of the law is the law’s significance for salvation, especially in its distinction from, and relationship to, the Gospel. In addition, we must also always ask how, and by what means, the will of God is expressed in the law.

• Society