Volksgemeinschaft - Church

Question 1

In the 1930’s what was the main religion in Germany?

Answer 1

christianity

2/3 of these christians were protestants

Question 2

When was the minisrty of church affairs set up and who led it?

Answer 2

1935

led by Hanns Kerrl

Question 3

What measures were taken by the ministry of church affairs?

Answer 3

closing church schools
undermining catholic youth groups
confiscating church funds
arresting priests
campaigning to remove crucifixes from schools

Question 4

What was set up in an attempt to replace christianity?

Answer 4

German faith movement

Question 5

What was involved in the German faith movement?

Answer 5

Christian ceremonies such as weddings and baptisms to be replaced
cult of hitler’s personality
rejection of christian ethics

Question 6

what % of the population were members of the German faith movement?

Answer 6

5%