Bonhoeffer - Christian moral action

Question 1

Specification (bonhoeffer)

Answer 1

Duty to God and Duty to the state
Church as a community and source of spiritual discipline
Cost of discipleship

Question 2

Bonhoeffer theology is still relevant today. Discuss

Answer 2

1) Context of tyranny still relevant
2) costly discipleship and solidarity is relevant but emphasises suffering
3) church community is not applicable

Question 3

Assess the view that Bonhoeffers theology puts too much emphasis on suffering

Answer 3

1) context of Nazi Germany makes it understandable
2) cost of discipleship
3) engaging with christ on all levels

Question 4

Evaluate Bonhoeffer’s views on a Christian duty to the state.

Answer 4

1) leadership/Jesus’ teachings
2) knowing God’s will through Church community
3) Costly discipleship + solidarity is valid

Question 5

To what extent was eitrich Bonhoeffer justified in his teaching on civil disobedience?

Answer 5

1) True leader is God
2) God’s will is knowable
3) Grace is costly

Question 6

Assess the view that Bonhoeffer’s community at Finkenwalde is a useful example for Christian communities.

Answer 6

1) useful in a secular, capitalist society
2) outward-looking faith links to solidarity and discipleship
3) Reflective of the Book of Acts