The Politics of Theology: Deadly Christian Compromises in Bonhoeffer’s Germany

Generally, this essay employs the concept of ‘stance’ to try understand theological thoughts and activities Bonhoeffer Christian community at large during turbulent events which occurred in Nazi Germany. In particular, it attempts a brief exploratory sketch how various socio-political contextual factors significantly shaped many his central ideas concepts. The suggests that Bonhoeffer’s doctrine ethics cannot be adequately understood apart from context Hitler’s dictatorship actions National Socialist political regime within emerged developed. His active role resistance movement point losing life loved ones was way putting beliefs into concrete practice. Horrified by blind loyalty obedience bulk Christians state authority, responded formulating theology respond what he viewed as transgressions against God, human life, society itself. concludes asserting all discussions about ‘ethics’ regarding conscience, freedom, faith church, responsibility, even ‘responsible action’ were formulated direct response challenge regime.