Hitler, Wagner, and Luther

A modern contemplation of original sin
By Father John R. Green

Copyright © by John R. Green
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Adolph Hitler And Richard Wagner

 
He adored the Master Composer, ascribed

As glorifier of the Ayran race.

Charmed by his renditions in Berchtesgaden solitude;

Sensing his music transforming and inspiring.

While beyond all tribute to compositions classic,

Der Fuhrer hailed Wagner as anti-Semitic.

 

Adolph Hitler And Martin Luther

Far removed from Luther's theology -

Religion for Hitler to be used, abused and vanquished;

Yet, he praised the reformer in terms majestic,

Glorying in him one anti-Semitic.

Semi-Tragic Summary Of Wagner And Luther

Of all that is noble and uplifting in humankind

Original sin penetrates, and perverts heart and mind.