I read Eric’s book roughly 10 years ago while working in the U.S. for a German company. Traveling to Germany regularly gave me the opportunity to visit Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s parent’s house in the Berlin area. I scheduled a visit months in advance and when I arrived I found the previous group before me never showed up. So I had the entire house to myself for a few hours. I sat at Dietrich’s desk where he composed many of his thoughts. The combination of the book, a visit to Berlin, and sitting at Dietrich’s desk have impacted me significantly. I’m still amazed at Bonhoeffer’s commitment to his Christian belief; to the point of death. I’m currently reading his book The Cost of Discipleship. Thank you Eric for writing Bonhoeffer’s biography. Thank you Bonhoeffer for being so obedient to Christ. Thank you God for the opportunity to learn more about you through those that have loved you so much.
I rarely find a good reason to attend the theater. But Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a hero of the faith for me and I can't wait to see how Angel Studios handles this story.
I went to see the film with a group of young adults from my church this past Saturday. I love Bonhoeffer, and getting to share his story & his essence was the highlight of my week. I truly belive that his story is particularly relevant for this day and age. My generation (Gen Z) has so much to learn from him. May we hear what the Holy Spirit is speaking to us through his testimony and live in accordance with what we hear.
Read your book on Bonhoeffer 2 years ago. What an incredible life and incredible family he had. A remarkable work Eric. Will look for the movie to come available in South Africa.
So blessed to see his life celebrated and to get our generations pondering the questions of what our faith really entails. Thank you, Eric, for your dedication in bringing this important life back to the forefront.
I just got out of it about 20 minutes ago stayed until the end of the credits, what a powerful film that shows how we should be the church Bonhoeffer is not the first to stand up to such Injustice and such evil but he won't be the last because he did with the Lord told him to do shows how many people wanted to save his life because they thought he needed to continue to preach but he took action betrayed but then he took action he was supposed to go to America he went he went to England but when people told him to stay where he was because they cared about his safety he said no this is part of what God has called me to do and so he saw our father's business through until his life ended at the execution block.
@ Bonhoeffer was alone in his faith because the church was corrupt then, and today the martyr fight is still alone because the Catholic and Christian churches are more corrupt than ever in history.
I read his book years ago and was fascinated! Bonhoeffer is such an example! I saw the filme on the 21st and was sooooo good! It is worth going to the movie and reading the book!
I had attended private Bible school for ten years. One would think someone as brave as this, a martyr, and a man who had more influence on the Protestant church since Martin Luther himself, would have at least been mentioned. In all my decades of living I have never even heard of this man's exploits, let alone his name. For the establishment and a comfortable church, he was a troublemaker. A shaker. He disturbed things that did not want to be disturbed. What's more he could have had lived a comfortable life. He could have lived his days preaching fire in the West, instead he went to fight the devil directly. And it cost him. The cost of Discipleship indeed. This man is my new hero.
I ordered 3 books. 2 of them Eric’s book and one by Bonhoeffer himself. They will arrive this weekend and I look forward to it. I came into the faith 5 years ago and I have experienced tremendous peace like I’ve never knew existed. And I’m not talking about the quiet life or no drama per se. I understood what stillness truly means. And someone on another channel earlier today said a lot of Christians don’t realize they wake up with the stillness they didn’t notice they have and he calls it a “prayer coverings.” It’s where God protects the fervent believers. I said to myself “Bingo!” So Bonhoeffer understood that very well and was ready to give his life and go home for Christ. Truly remarkable!
It took this film to get my older brother out of the house for the first time in years. Who says miracles don't still happen? Now if Mike would only restock the poster...
Just watched the movie, now reading E. M.’s book, Bonhoeffer. Afterward will take the movie in again. Then on to Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s other writings. I have questions but have also discovered many answers. Altogether thankful for the work that has been done to provide this opportunity. In awe
Thank you Eric for the last two years of you trying to Wake up the American church To what true disciple is ( We are so carnal in this country ) Thank you for Trying to get the Church to teach the Jewish of the Bible ( a lot of antisemitism in American churches ) This movie and Book should be taught in all adult Sunday school classes and in Youth Groups it's an amazing teaching of resisting evil in nations and obeying the Bible and being faithful in all aspects of life May God grant each of us a mature love for the Word of God USA
I read Metaxas’s book 12 or 13 years ago and was so impressed with his courage and tenacity and faith. I usually like the book better than the movie but the very last moments of the movie were profoundly moving for me. I have been allowing my mind to go back to his face right before he was hanged and it has made my meditation so personal.
Thank you so much for this talk Eric, I have read your book a few times years back and keep re reading it...such an inspiration to my heart. As are you - Blessings from Australia
I have one of your signed copies of your book from Lexington ky. Best book I have ever read (besides the Bible) can't wait to have a refresh with the movie
that's so cool I just got finished watching the movie in Lexington Kentucky at the regal theater I went to today showing (November 24th 2024) I was 25 or 30 minutes late to the showing because I theme from Mount Sterling from church but there's so many commercials that the lady next to me said I only missed 10 minutes it was the 2:50 p.m. showing.
Saw the movie today, worth seeing, though it may have set a record for “most flashbacks ever.” Sometimes is not clear about which year or place the action is taking place. I’m a history nut, so maybe too demanding of a short movie. I sometimes felt I was suffering whiplash.
I went to see the film yesterday with a friend from church and read the book a couple years ago. No spoilers here just a huge recommendation that everyone see the film and read Eric's book. I also suggest that all should read Bonhoeffers book "The Cost of Discipleship". I consider all three masterpieces and required reading/viewing for all.
@@accesstotheredcarpet I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Eric's book will give you all the information that is the movie. So if it takes a while for the DVD or stream to come out you will not really miss anything. Another good read, on the topic, is Eric's book "Letter to the American Church". It is his comparison to the current state of the American church's reaction to current events in the U.S. to that of Germany in the 1930's leading up to WW2.
Just saw the movie. Can hardly wait to read the book. We dodged our own 1930s bullet this past November but we must stay vigilant. We need revival for Jesus Christ in our country!!!
Thank you for this interesting talk Eric. It's sad what the church has become in my province. Over 90% of church leaders voted yes to close their doors and *do what the gov wanted them to do* . Shameful!
I much prefer the 2000 Bonhoeffer movie to the current rendition.The 2024 movie did not express the actual Christian convictions well. The current film completely left out his love for his fiancé who is much more crucial to the narrative than his relationship with brother Walter.
"The current film completely left out his love for his fiancé who is much more crucial to the narrative than his relationship with brother Walter." -- how so, or is it just your affectation for romance?
Chaplains in the military are also supposed to be a conscience, but their positive influence has been reduced over the last 20 years by pressure from political appointees and the falling away of citizens in general. As our moral code declined at home and overseas, many people have suffered as a result.
While the official Lutheran Church has been applauding Adolf Hitler, Dietrich Bonhoeffer has been practically the only protestant theologian opposing national socialism. In the night of the broken glass in November 1938, thousands of jewish homes, businesses and synagogues have been burnt and 30' 000 jewish people been killed. This disgusting event had been coinciding with Luther's birthday. "This has been the most beautiful posthumous birthday present, which the German nation could present to the reformer" has been officially declared by the leaders of the Lutheran Church. Bonhoeffer has been an exception, a true hero, perhaps a saint.
In Canada, We have to wait for December 6-7 for the release. Not sure why the delay between US and Canada. Maybe the Taylor Swift tour is getting in the way 😂.
If Im not mistaken,Bonhoffer coined the phrase,"cheap grace", that basically referred the the collusion of german protestants with Hitler.The Seventh Day Adventist church throw the pharse cheap grace around with cheap abandon today,describing most christains because these christains don't keep the Saturday sabbath.Adventist describe the social gospel as second rate.Its highly ironic because during WW2 the german Adventist church colluded with Hitlers regime on a institutional level.
I am sure the SDA doesn't want to advertise this these days. Many Christians now also practice "cheap discipleship" -- Gospel of Prosperity ; Jesus and just me -- that's all I need ; Rapture me up, Jesus.
Appreciate the detailed breakdown! I need some advice: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How can I transfer them to Binance?
Just watched the movie in theatres. This is a movie that needs to be seen in 2024. Are we willing to open our eyes to truth? Are we willing to come out of our silent closet of Christianity in the face of rampant wokeness? What is the cost of our faith? Some may ask why Bonhoeffer insisted on going back to Germany from the safety of the US: God granted him the courage to do it, to set an example of going 100% so that we may be encouraged to go 1%.
Bonhoeffer was the only woke one under thousands who blindly followed the right wing dictator Hitler. Today, Bonhoeffer would have fought against Trump and fascist America! WHITE CHRISTIANITY IS NOT A SUPPRESSED MINORITY! It's amazing how many Americans don't view Trump as a criminal. He is literally convicted and charged. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. His speeches are full of empty promises, cheap rhetoric and irrational statements. How can so many people be this ignorant. I see the same in these comments. How can someone like Metaxas say such bullshit like "atoms the size of softballs", "atoms where a lot bigger these days". Literally not true. And still everyone is blindly accepting his words, same as Trump. America really needs a good dose of critical self-determined thinking. AMERICA MAKE YOUR OWN OPINION DONT LISTEN TO ANY LEADER, INFLUENCER, PASTOR, PREACHER, BIASED NEWS FEED! BUILD YOUR OWN OPINION BY READING INDEPENDENT MEDIA, ALWAYS MORE THAN 2 SOURCES!!! RIGHT NOW THE WORLD LAUGHS AT YOU FOR BEING THIS IGNORANT. AND BECAUSE OF YOUR POWER ITS NOT EVEN FUNNY ITS JUST ABSURD!
undoubtedly, Bonhoeffer was a hero and outstanding Christian example that followed in the legacy of Heb. 11. But some statements in the film do not square with Scripture - for instance the insinuation that one can fight with evil. The Bonhoeffer in the film appeared to suggest that in some statements. A recent Christianity Today article provides some insights into these areas. The legacy of Bonhoeffer must retain the completeness of his message on the Cost of Discipleship - such costs does not include the role of the pastor in an assassination attempt, no matter how evil the dictator. There is no Scriptural warrant for this, and God will not allow such rulers to exist beyond the time He has decreed for them.
Will Metaxas make corrections to some of the factual errors? For example, Bonhoeffer was never an assassin? Also, Bonhoeffer wasn't a conservative Christian as per some of his letters, which Metaxas conveniently ignored in his book.
Let's correct your post: bonhoeffer was a extreme far-right conservative Christian activist - by today's standards. No Christian today would join an assassination plot against a mass-murderer. In fact, today, Christians are so tepid and lukewarm that many are more afraid of mean tweets using insults than they are about mass-slaughter. bonhoeffer's story is about the conversion of a socialist coward into a Christian hero. It's not about defending his poor choices, bad decisions, or swallowing the zeitgeist.
In his book Eric Metaxas doesn't call Bonhoeffer an assassin but rather details the family ties to the plotters, with Bonhoeffer involved on the periphery. Neither does Metaxas label Bonhoeffer a Christian "conservative" as we would understand the term today. The book nicely traces Bonhoeffer's theological growth from a pure academician to a true pastor who sees faith as something that must be lived out daily. As one who has read the book several times, and has a theology/philosophy background, no corrections seem necessary.
It's a shame that Metaxas and others have hijacked Bonhoeffer in the service of a milder form of the very ideology Bonhoeffer resisted and which murdered him. He was on the side of those who suffered, not on the side of those who inflicted the suffering. He was on the side of truth, not lies. And he believed, in Lutheran terms, in the theology of the cross, not in the theology of glory. He did not believe that the Church is called to seek power, but that the power of Christ is made perfect in weakness.
Wonderfully put, thank you. What is happening with Bonhoeffer's legacy currently is a mortifying disgrace. And it's such an easy deception as many americans have never head of him. Shamefully easy.
bonhoeffer was a extreme far-right conservative Christian activist - by today's standards. No Christian today would join an assassination plot against a mass-murderer. In fact, today, Christians are so tepid and lukewarm that many are more afraid of mean tweets using insults than they are about mass-slaughter. bonhoeffer's story is about the conversion of a socialist coward into a Christian hero. It's not about defending his poor choices, bad decisions, or swallowing the zeitgeist.
After having read several of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's books (The Cost of Discipleship, Life Together, Letters and Papers from Prison), plus the Metaxas biography, I've never seen Bonhoeffer as a "socialist coward". He grew up in the cultural context of an academic Christianity, when the German Church at large had lost lost both its vitality and the practicality of the Gospel. It would have been much easier for him to retreat into the university and remain solely a theologian. That he didn't speaks volumes of his courage.
I read Eric’s book roughly 10 years ago while working in the U.S. for a German company. Traveling to Germany regularly gave me the opportunity to visit Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s parent’s house in the Berlin area. I scheduled a visit months in advance and when I arrived I found the previous group before me never showed up. So I had the entire house to myself for a few hours. I sat at Dietrich’s desk where he composed many of his thoughts. The combination of the book, a visit to Berlin, and sitting at Dietrich’s desk have impacted me significantly. I’m still amazed at Bonhoeffer’s commitment to his Christian belief; to the point of death. I’m currently reading his book The Cost of Discipleship. Thank you Eric for writing Bonhoeffer’s biography. Thank you Bonhoeffer for being so obedient to Christ. Thank you God for the opportunity to learn more about you through those that have loved you so much.
I rarely find a good reason to attend the theater. But Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a hero of the faith for me and I can't wait to see how Angel Studios handles this story.
I am the SAME WAY
I saw it yesterday. Very well done!
I went to see the film with a group of young adults from my church this past Saturday. I love Bonhoeffer, and getting to share his story & his essence was the highlight of my week. I truly belive that his story is particularly relevant for this day and age. My generation (Gen Z) has so much to learn from him. May we hear what the Holy Spirit is speaking to us through his testimony and live in accordance with what we hear.
Read your book on Bonhoeffer 2 years ago. What an incredible life and incredible family he had. A remarkable work Eric. Will look for the movie to come available in South Africa.
So blessed to see his life celebrated and to get our generations pondering the questions of what our faith really entails. Thank you, Eric, for your dedication in bringing this important life back to the forefront.
I read Eric Metaxas' book in 2012. And my wife and I am seeing the movie this afternoon along with another couple.
Thanks for the update 😂
I just got out of it about 20 minutes ago stayed until the end of the credits, what a powerful film that shows how we should be the church Bonhoeffer is not the first to stand up to such Injustice and such evil but he won't be the last because he did with the Lord told him to do shows how many people wanted to save his life because they thought he needed to continue to preach but he took action betrayed but then he took action he was supposed to go to America he went he went to England but when people told him to stay where he was because they cared about his safety he said no this is part of what God has called me to do and so he saw our father's business through until his life ended at the execution block.
@ Bonhoeffer was alone in his faith because the church was corrupt then, and today the martyr fight is still alone because the Catholic and Christian churches are more corrupt than ever in history.
Bonhoeffer is a deeply moving masterpiece.
Sobering and fabulous book, sobering and fabulous movie!
I read his book years ago and was fascinated! Bonhoeffer is such an example! I saw the filme on the 21st and was sooooo good! It is worth going to the movie and reading the book!
such a fantastic movie. i saw it this thanksgiving. deeply moving. life changing.
I had attended private Bible school for ten years. One would think someone as brave as this, a martyr, and a man who had more influence on the Protestant church since Martin Luther himself, would have at least been mentioned. In all my decades of living I have never even heard of this man's exploits, let alone his name. For the establishment and a comfortable church, he was a troublemaker. A shaker. He disturbed things that did not want to be disturbed. What's more he could have had lived a comfortable life. He could have lived his days preaching fire in the West, instead he went to fight the devil directly. And it cost him. The cost of Discipleship indeed. This man is my new hero.
Just seen the movie. Loved every minute of it. A pure blessing.
Read your book years ago and consider your book as a book of great impact on my life. Thank you. I have tickets for the movie on Monday.
I ordered 3 books. 2 of them Eric’s book and one by Bonhoeffer himself. They will arrive this weekend and I look forward to it. I came into the faith 5 years ago and I have experienced tremendous peace like I’ve never knew existed. And I’m not talking about the quiet life or no drama per se. I understood what stillness truly means. And someone on another channel earlier today said a lot of Christians don’t realize they wake up with the stillness they didn’t notice they have and he calls it a “prayer coverings.” It’s where God protects the fervent believers. I said to myself “Bingo!” So Bonhoeffer understood that very well and was ready to give his life and go home for Christ. Truly remarkable!
It took this film to get my older brother out of the house for the first time in years.
Who says miracles don't still happen? Now if Mike would only restock the poster...
Extraordinary story. Extraordinary man. Loved the movie. Thank you Eric for introducing Bonhoeffer to the world.
Beautifully spoken!
When did the theater last niwhat? A fabulous man in that dark time. Thank God for people like him.
Just watched the movie, now reading E. M.’s book, Bonhoeffer. Afterward will take the movie in again. Then on to Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s other writings. I have questions but have also discovered many answers. Altogether thankful for the work that has been done to provide this opportunity. In awe
Thank you Eric for the last two years of you trying to Wake up the American church To what true disciple is ( We are so carnal in this country )
Thank you for Trying to get the Church to teach the Jewish of the Bible ( a lot of antisemitism in American churches )
This movie and Book should be taught in all adult Sunday school classes and in Youth Groups it's an amazing teaching of resisting evil in nations and obeying the Bible and being faithful in all aspects of life
May God grant each of us a mature love for the Word of God
USA
I read your book many years ago and saw the movie last evening in Warner Robins, Ga. Both are amazing and thought provoking.
I read the book.. it was absolutely amazing. I couldn't stop reading it. Eric is a gifted writer.
I read Metaxas’s book 12 or 13 years ago and was so impressed with his courage and tenacity and faith. I usually like the book better than the movie but the very last moments of the movie were profoundly moving for me. I have been allowing my mind to go back to his face right before he was hanged and it has made my meditation so personal.
Reading the book. Learning a lot. Thank you.
👌 un livre, haletant, passionnant qu'on ne peut oublier... MERCIIIII MR. METAXAS! Il est dans ma bibliothèque et celle de ma ville.
Read your great book 5 to 6 years ago, loved it. I saw the movie today with my oldest daughter who has also read it. We both really enjoyed the movie.
I'm reading your wonderful book on Bonhoeffer for the second time ❤
Very inspiring. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this talk Eric, I have read your book a few times years back and keep re reading it...such an inspiration to my heart. As are you - Blessings from Australia
I’m watching Bonhoeffer tomorrow!!!!
An extraordinary life, can't wait to read the book and watch the film!
I have one of your signed copies of your book from Lexington ky. Best book I have ever read (besides the Bible) can't wait to have a refresh with the movie
that's so cool I just got finished watching the movie in Lexington Kentucky at the regal theater I went to today showing (November 24th 2024) I was 25 or 30 minutes late to the showing because I theme from Mount Sterling from church but there's so many commercials that the lady next to me said I only missed 10 minutes it was the 2:50 p.m. showing.
I have given this book to so many. Loved your talk!
Saw the movie today, worth seeing, though it may have set a record for “most flashbacks ever.” Sometimes is not clear about which year or place the action is taking place. I’m a history nut, so maybe too demanding of a short movie. I sometimes felt I was suffering whiplash.
I went to see the film yesterday with a friend from church and read the book a couple years ago. No spoilers here just a huge recommendation that everyone see the film and read Eric's book. I also suggest that all should read Bonhoeffers book "The Cost of Discipleship". I consider all three masterpieces and required reading/viewing for all.
I ordered 2 of those that you recommended. Am waiting for CD to be released because I read they don’t offer subtitles in movie theaters unfortunately.
@@accesstotheredcarpet I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Eric's book will give you all the information that is the movie. So if it takes a while for the DVD or stream to come out you will not really miss anything. Another good read, on the topic, is Eric's book "Letter to the American Church". It is his comparison to the current state of the American church's reaction to current events in the U.S. to that of Germany in the 1930's leading up to WW2.
Just saw the movie. Can hardly wait to read the book. We dodged our own 1930s bullet this past November but we must stay vigilant. We need revival for Jesus Christ in our country!!!
Thank you for this interesting talk Eric. It's sad what the church has become in my province. Over 90% of church leaders voted yes to close their doors and *do what the gov wanted them to do* . Shameful!
Amazing story and book
outstanding! thank you!
Great movie!
Amazing life, amazing book, amazing movie!
I much prefer the 2000 Bonhoeffer movie to the current rendition.The 2024 movie did not express the actual Christian convictions
well. The current film completely left out his love for his fiancé who is much more crucial to the narrative than his relationship with brother Walter.
"The current film completely left out his love for his fiancé who is much more crucial to the narrative than his relationship with brother Walter." -- how so, or is it just your affectation for romance?
Chaplains in the military are also supposed to be a conscience, but their positive influence has been reduced over the last 20 years by pressure from political appointees and the falling away of citizens in general. As our moral code declined at home and overseas, many people have suffered as a result.
Praying the movie will come to the Lower Mainland, BC. Otherwise I will have to take a drive down to the USA.
Where abouts are you in B.C.? I'm in Coquitlam, a new Lutheran.
It is coming out on December 6 at cineplex and December 7 at Landmark. Not sure why the delay between US and Canada Cinemas
Could be the Taylor Swift tour is delaying the release in Canada 😂
The Bonhoeffer family was not contacted in making this film FYI. Why is that?
Not sure why the term Assassin is part of the title? Not really accurate.
While the official Lutheran Church has been applauding Adolf Hitler, Dietrich Bonhoeffer has been practically the only protestant theologian opposing national socialism. In the night of the broken glass in November 1938, thousands of jewish homes, businesses and synagogues have been burnt and 30' 000 jewish people been killed. This disgusting event had been coinciding with Luther's birthday. "This has been the most beautiful posthumous birthday present, which the German nation could present to the reformer" has been officially declared by the leaders of the Lutheran Church. Bonhoeffer has been an exception, a true hero, perhaps a saint.
In Canada, We have to wait for December 6-7 for the release. Not sure why the delay between US and Canada. Maybe the Taylor Swift tour is getting in the way 😂.
Incredible faith
Your Magnum Opus, Eric!
Eric, I appreciate ur intelligence and taking time to explain the movie to us.
If Im not mistaken,Bonhoffer coined the phrase,"cheap grace", that basically referred the the collusion of german protestants with Hitler.The Seventh Day Adventist church throw the pharse cheap grace around with cheap abandon today,describing most christains because these christains don't keep the Saturday sabbath.Adventist describe the social gospel as second rate.Its highly ironic because during WW2 the german Adventist church colluded with Hitlers regime on a institutional level.
I am sure the SDA doesn't want to advertise this these days. Many Christians now also practice "cheap discipleship" -- Gospel of Prosperity ; Jesus and just me -- that's all I need ; Rapture me up, Jesus.
That is so good man. Keep it going man. No wonder one of the deans, a German guy I know is a fan of his acts.
"Christianity is a life lived out." Paul Washer.
Appreciate the detailed breakdown! I need some advice: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How can I transfer them to Binance?
Dietrich never killed anyone. Are you saying that he helped assassinate Hitler which never happened?
Sorry, I wish I could go. Hope later I can buy the movie.
Just watched the movie in theatres. This is a movie that needs to be seen in 2024. Are we willing to open our eyes to truth? Are we willing to come out of our silent closet of Christianity in the face of rampant wokeness? What is the cost of our faith? Some may ask why Bonhoeffer insisted on going back to Germany from the safety of the US: God granted him the courage to do it, to set an example of going 100% so that we may be encouraged to go 1%.
Bonhoeffer was the only woke one under thousands who blindly followed the right wing dictator Hitler. Today, Bonhoeffer would have fought against Trump and fascist America! WHITE CHRISTIANITY IS NOT A SUPPRESSED MINORITY! It's amazing how many Americans don't view Trump as a criminal. He is literally convicted and charged. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. His speeches are full of empty promises, cheap rhetoric and irrational statements. How can so many people be this ignorant. I see the same in these comments. How can someone like Metaxas say such bullshit like "atoms the size of softballs", "atoms where a lot bigger these days". Literally not true. And still everyone is blindly accepting his words, same as Trump. America really needs a good dose of critical self-determined thinking. AMERICA MAKE YOUR OWN OPINION DONT LISTEN TO ANY LEADER, INFLUENCER, PASTOR, PREACHER, BIASED NEWS FEED! BUILD YOUR OWN OPINION BY READING INDEPENDENT MEDIA, ALWAYS MORE THAN 2 SOURCES!!! RIGHT NOW THE WORLD LAUGHS AT YOU FOR BEING THIS IGNORANT. AND BECAUSE OF YOUR POWER ITS NOT EVEN FUNNY ITS JUST ABSURD!
undoubtedly, Bonhoeffer was a hero and outstanding Christian example that followed in the legacy of Heb. 11. But some statements in the film do not square with Scripture - for instance the insinuation that one can fight with evil. The Bonhoeffer in the film appeared to suggest that in some statements. A recent Christianity Today article provides some insights into these areas. The legacy of Bonhoeffer must retain the completeness of his message on the Cost of Discipleship - such costs does not include the role of the pastor in an assassination attempt, no matter how evil the dictator. There is no Scriptural warrant for this, and God will not allow such rulers to exist beyond the time He has decreed for them.
I see so many similarities between Martin Luther King and Dietrich Bonoffer
Will Metaxas make corrections to some of the factual errors? For example, Bonhoeffer was never an assassin? Also, Bonhoeffer wasn't a conservative Christian as per some of his letters, which Metaxas conveniently ignored in his book.
Let's correct your post: bonhoeffer was a extreme far-right conservative Christian activist - by today's standards. No Christian today would join an assassination plot against a mass-murderer. In fact, today, Christians are so tepid and lukewarm that many are more afraid of mean tweets using insults than they are about mass-slaughter. bonhoeffer's story is about the conversion of a socialist coward into a Christian hero. It's not about defending his poor choices, bad decisions, or swallowing the zeitgeist.
In his book Eric Metaxas doesn't call Bonhoeffer an assassin but rather details the family ties to the plotters, with Bonhoeffer involved on the periphery. Neither does Metaxas label Bonhoeffer a Christian "conservative" as we would understand the term today. The book nicely traces Bonhoeffer's theological growth from a pure academician to a true pastor who sees faith as something that must be lived out daily. As one who has read the book several times, and has a theology/philosophy background, no corrections seem necessary.
You obviously did not read the book or any other books to back your claim at all.
It's a shame that Metaxas and others have hijacked Bonhoeffer in the service of a milder form of the very ideology Bonhoeffer resisted and which murdered him. He was on the side of those who suffered, not on the side of those who inflicted the suffering. He was on the side of truth, not lies. And he believed, in Lutheran terms, in the theology of the cross, not in the theology of glory. He did not believe that the Church is called to seek power, but that the power of Christ is made perfect in weakness.
Wonderfully put, thank you. What is happening with Bonhoeffer's legacy currently is a mortifying disgrace. And it's such an easy deception as many americans have never head of him. Shamefully easy.
Will this movie be on DVD ?
I do hope the movie comes to Australia 🇦🇺
As yet, I haven't heard?
Best dressed man in America!
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Assassin??? I don't think so...
The Bonhoeffer family find Metaxas despicable
You heard from the horse's mouth yourself?
Wonder what would Dietrich think of this selective hagiography?
he would be horrified.
Jesus - Yahshua ( J does not exist until centuries after His life)
Was from the tribe of Yahuda (Judah) His mother also.
Propaganda
It's not a true story . 😂😂😂😂😂
bonhoeffer was a extreme far-right conservative Christian activist - by today's standards. No Christian today would join an assassination plot against a mass-murderer. In fact, today, Christians are so tepid and lukewarm that many are more afraid of mean tweets using insults than they are about mass-slaughter. bonhoeffer's story is about the conversion of a socialist coward into a Christian hero. It's not about defending his poor choices, bad decisions, or swallowing the zeitgeist.
After having read several of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's books (The Cost of Discipleship, Life Together, Letters and Papers from Prison), plus the Metaxas biography, I've never seen Bonhoeffer as a "socialist coward". He grew up in the cultural context of an academic Christianity, when the German Church at large had lost lost both its vitality and the practicality of the Gospel. It would have been much easier for him to retreat into the university and remain solely a theologian. That he didn't speaks volumes of his courage.
Did not feel he was anything close to a socialist coward in fact just the opposite.
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