Over at Diary of 1. It is worth it just for the fascinating insights of Dietrich Bonhoffer she shares.
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You know, I labored over what quote to use for your post. I ended up with something the author wrote, instead of a direct quote from Bonhoeffer himself, because Bonhoeffer’s late writings on religion were a little unsettling for me. Eberhard knew Dietrich so well, and understood that everything Dietrich said was framed with the presupposition of Christ as center, but to pull a quote from Dietrich himself would have sounded like a complete abolition of religion. He talked a lot about irreligious christianity, or something like that, but I think it’s wise to remember that he was writing from prison under extreme personal stress. And the social/political/religious landscape he was looking at in his last days was absolutely grim and dark. So, I’m just not sure how much of his last writings, especially on the topic of religion, are pure thought - how could he not be shaped by his circumstance?
It would be hard to look at your religion as it seems to fail you and those you thought would come to your defense by virtue of the teachings of Christ turn a blind eye.
Like Christ asking for the cup to be taken from him…and if he did it, it is hard to blame mere humans for doing the same.
That’s a good analogy, Dana. Thanks!