Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s execution 80 years ago still echoes in global resistance today
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the renowned German theologian, was executed 80 years ago today. His influence continues to resonate, shaping resistance movements and inspiring thought on contemporary issues.
Bonhoeffer, hanged at Flossenbürg concentration camp on April 9, 1945, left a profound legacy. Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm praised his 'deep faith and inspiring witness'. The Confessing Church, which Bonhoeffer co-founded, opposed the Nazi regime's control over the church. His theology, advocating for peace and justice, echoed in later Protestant resistance and peace movements.
Bonhoeffer's influence extends globally. In South Africa, his ideas fuelled resistance against apartheid. In Latin America, they inspired liberation theology. Today, his thoughts on environmental crisis, the conflict in Ukraine, and nationalism/xenophobia remain relevant.
Eighty years after his execution, Bonhoeffer's influence persists. From shaping resistance movements to inspiring thought on current issues, his legacy continues to inspire and challenge.
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