Bonhoeffer centennial
February 6th, 2006 | Today marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Diettrich Bonhoeffer, one of the twentieth century’s most influential Christian thinkers.
From PBS’s website:
He was born into a comfortable, upper middle class family and he risked it all to join the German Resistance. He had deep respect for human life, but he committed himself to joining plots to assassinate Hitler. Facing the death sentence in prison, he wrote some of the most compelling theology of the 20th century.
There is better and more lengthy summary of Bonhoeffer’s life here. It’s worth reading, believe me. He was an amazing man.
To commemorate the centennial of his birth, PBS is airing Martin Doblmeier’s documentary, aptly titled Bonhoeffer. I won’t get to watch it tonight, but my class is watching it in March.
I salute you, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The world is a better place because of you, your works, and your commitment to Christ.
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I wrote a big paper on Bonhoeffer last year. I can send it to you if you want to be further enlightened. hahah
thanks again for the sweet shirt.