Boekjes - Booklets Sophie Scholl and the White Rose - resistance to the Nazis
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Getuigenis & Biografie / Witness & Biography
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2012
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Sophie did not look her 21 years when she died on February 22nd, 1943, but she was committed to her faith, and to the work opposing the Nazis she was involved with. The White Rose was started by her brother and as soon as she realized his involvement she was committed to the work they were doing. These young people saw the injustice of the Nazi movement and worked to stir the conscience of their fellow country men. They died for writing and distributing pamphlets. The three, Sophie her brother Hans and their friend Christoph were tried and beheaded for their efforts. To read about their bravery and courage knowing the risk they were taking is a challenge to our own faith. How can we read stories like this one and not be inspired and move to live out faith more.
Once Sophie was arrested her courage and strength seems to grow even more. She insisted she receive the same sentence as her brother. And did everything she could to shield other members of the movement. Her interrogator, Mohr tried all he could to convince her to change her story, he seems to have tried everything to spare her life. But he realized the Depth of her convictions. When Mohr asked her is she thought she had committed a crime she stated:
“From my point of view, no. I believe I have done my best for the nation. I do not regret my conduct. I wish to fully accept the consequences of my actions.”
She could not be converted to national Socialism. And She paid the ultimate price for her convictions. We are told in the book that:
“Today there are over 190 schools in Germany named after Sophie Scholl, as well as many streets and squares.”
But after reading this book I am sure should would rather that peoples hearts are inspired and their lived transformed buy the same Holy Spirit that fortified her.
This book is the first about a 20th Century Martyr from CTS that I have read, but I will be tracking down more. This is an excellent read and I highly recommend it.
Once Sophie was arrested her courage and strength seems to grow even more. She insisted she receive the same sentence as her brother. And did everything she could to shield other members of the movement. Her interrogator, Mohr tried all he could to convince her to change her story, he seems to have tried everything to spare her life. But he realized the Depth of her convictions. When Mohr asked her is she thought she had committed a crime she stated:
“From my point of view, no. I believe I have done my best for the nation. I do not regret my conduct. I wish to fully accept the consequences of my actions.”
She could not be converted to national Socialism. And She paid the ultimate price for her convictions. We are told in the book that:
“Today there are over 190 schools in Germany named after Sophie Scholl, as well as many streets and squares.”
But after reading this book I am sure should would rather that peoples hearts are inspired and their lived transformed buy the same Holy Spirit that fortified her.
This book is the first about a 20th Century Martyr from CTS that I have read, but I will be tracking down more. This is an excellent read and I highly recommend it.
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Boekjes - Booklets
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