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The Bonhoeffer Film Has a Big Problem

By Filings on Mon, 12/02/24
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Church History
Documentary
Christian Film

“The 2024 movie Bonhoeffer has many positive qualities: but does it risk distorting the German theologian’s legacy?” - Gavin Ortland

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AndyE

NewWhy the evangelical interest in Bonhoeffer?

Tue, 12/03/24

I haven't listened to Gavin's video, yet, but my understanding is that Bonhoeffer was neo-orthodox, had the typical neo-orthodox view of Scripture, and was a classic ecumenist.

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WallyMorris

NewIf not for his role in…

Tue, 12/03/24

If not for his role in trying to assassinate Hitler, few would care about Bonhoeffer. I have read several of his writings. Invest your time with someone else.

Wally Morris
Huntington, IN

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Bert Perry

NewHe took action

Tue, 12/03/24

Theologically different from most of us, myself included, but he had the guts to take on Hitler. Understanding the why and how he did so is worth our time.

Aspiring to be a stick in the mud.

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WallyMorris

NewHis theology is not worth…

Tue, 12/03/24

His theology is not worth our time. His ethics are part of the broader ethical discussion about Hitler; but beyond that, find someone else to read.

Wally Morris
Huntington, IN

Related . . .

Topics: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Eric Metaxas, Politicized Christianity
  • Stop taking Bonhoeffer’s name in vain, his relatives and scholars warn Eric Metaxas, Project 2025
  • The Conservative and Christian Resistance to Hitler
  • Bonhoeffer: Approaching His Life and Work
  • Bonhoeffer’s courage, 90 years later
  • Bonhoeffer and the Scriptures

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