Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Analysis
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was imprisoned in a Nazi prison for approximately two years for not supporting the discriminatory clause barring Jewish leaders from office. It was during this time, Bonhoeffer continued to question the role of the Church within the community and the importance of discipleship with Christ (De Gruchy, 1991, p.124). Bonhoeffer answered Christ’s call to follow him and in a way that involved sharing in God’s sufferings as well as challenging the church understand the revelation that Christ is in Holy unity and is revealed through the church, and not just a presence. (de Gruchy, 1991, p79).
St. Francis of Assisi abandoned his wealth to follow Christ and eventually was a godly steward to the poor, seeking alms while living
St. Francis of Assisi abandoned his wealth to follow Christ and eventually was a godly steward to the poor, seeking alms while living