The Federal Republic of Germany holds an election on Sunday, February 23. The Afd (Alternative für Deutschland- Alternative for Germany) is an extreme right-wing party that is very close to National Socialism. They are the second-strongest party in the polls. The other parties refuse to enter into a colation with them. Since there are seven major parties in the polls, a coalition is inevitable.
I will post a photo of a hateful letter sent to a Lutheran pastor sent by the AfD, as well as my translation. Full disclosure: I am also a Lutheran pastor, and Germany is my second home. Over the years I have studied, traveled, and been deployed there by the US Army. A friend from seminary posted the letter on Facebook last night.
One might ask why should US citizens care what happens in any other country. After all, we do not always appreciate being told by others what we should do. Elon Musk has made video appearances at AfD events, and most likely has sent them money. Russian involvement is also probably, and not only in Germany.
Could such things happen here? Sadly, yes. consider the reaction to Bishop Budde's (The Episcopal Church's bishop of Washington, D.C.) sermon at the National Cathedral last month where she asked President Trump (who attended the traditional service for a new president) to show kindness to fearful people.
I will post a link to the letter in the original German, then my translation, and another link about the election in Germany. Terms like "Stormfront" and "Volk" are laden with fascisict/Nazi thought. I translate the latter as "Nation"
https://www.instagram.com/p/DGN5S4vRq-8/
Mr.
Paar,
It’s high time that the People will not
let themselves be spoon-fed lies about climate change and migration. like the
Church spreads through homosexuals like you. We, the Section Stormfront of
Schleswig--Holstein, the Underground of the Alternative for Germany, with the
support of the peasantry, will stand by the People and purify it support the
Alternative for Germany with implementing patriotic goals. We will give voice
to the People and put the Church in the closet. We will in the future
consistently track basic misconceptions on your part. Stop doing them
immediately!
We warn you to stop your opposition and go along
with our demands. Keep in mind that we
know where you live and that we know your partner.
Do not avail yourself of the police or the Federal
Office for Protection of the Constitution. They are with us,. You will not feel
safe anywhere as long as we have the situation under control with the
assistance of supporters who are loyal to the Party.
With patriotic greetings,
Stormfront
Schleswig-Holstein
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From the Deutsche Welle: Scroll down for the poll image:
https://www.dw.com/en/german-election-merzs-conservatives-slide-in-yougov-poll/live-71646000
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