What is “Christianity?” How do you define Christianity? How do you think it would best be defined?
I think that this is rather complicated because the word “define” can be used different ways. Some might think of Christianity as an oppressive dogma, others might view it as “truth.” I think that these are more manifestations or interpretations of what I'm trying to get at. That kind of definition is fine, but moreover, I want to know what you think Christianity is, perhaps ideally, what makes one a ‘Christian,’ etc.
I bring this up because it is commonly cited that Hitler either A.) Was a Christian, or B.) “Believed in Christianity.” At the moment I will plainly say that I think these two statements contradict his actions, and the beliefs of the Nazi party as a whole. Robinhood3000 mentioned that the Christianity Hitler “believed in” wasn’t very “benevolent.” It is commonly believed that the Christian God is "omnibenevolent." Do you think that ‘Christianity’ (on paper) is necessarily benevolent?
Kind of convoluted, but I just woke up. Any thoughts?