Absolutes Quote by Adolf Hitler
“Christianity could not content itself with building up its own altar; it was absolutely forced to undertake the destruction of the heathen altars. Only from this fanatical intolerance could its apodictic faith take form; this intolerance is, in fact, its absolute presupposition.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nazi Party Rally, 1935
Hitler claimed Christianity’s expansion required destroying other religions, framing intolerance as essential to faith.
In simple terms: Faith was used to justify intolerance.
Question historical justifications of violence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- educational curricula
- interfaith dialogue
- policy analysis
- media reporting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do leaders weaponize faith?
- How can societies resist intolerant ideologies?
Such narratives ignore human rights.