Was Hitler Religious?
Parsing through a muddled profile of contradictory beliefs
Nazi Germany has been the subject of endless fascination for decades. One of the most interesting aspects of Nazism in Germany was the prevalence of the occult, ancient religious symbolism, and mystical artifacts. There have been myths, fictional accounts, and rumors connecting the Nazi party to everything from the Holy Grail to the Spear of Destiny to Thor’s Hammer. The fascination with the occult, Hitler’s persecution of the Jews, and the complicated relationship between the Nazis and the Christian church have led many people to wonder if Hitler was religious.
Did Hilter believe in a higher power? Was Hitler religious? Can some of the worst atrocities in history be attributed to religion? Or is the Holocaust yet another example of 20th-century atheism causing massive harm?
The answer, like many things in history, is complicated. There are no easy answers but it is clear that Adolf Hitler had many views and opinions on religion and the church.
Hitler As a Christian
Adolf Hitler’s mother was a practicing Catholic. Therefore, Hitler was baptized as an infant. He later confirmed his baptism at the local cathedral. However, there is no evidence that Hitler ever carried his Catholic upbringing…
