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Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident.
* He was born in Breslau, Germany, in 1906.
* He studied theology at the University of Tübingen and Union Theological Seminary in New York City.
* He returned to Germany in 1931 and became a pastor in Berlin.
* He was a founding member of the Confessing Church, which opposed the Nazi regime's influence on the German Protestant churches.
* He was arrested in 1943 for his involvement in a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler.
* He was imprisoned in Tegel Prison and then in Flossenbürg Concentration Camp.
* He was executed by the Nazis in 1945, just weeks before the end of World War II.
* He is considered a martyr for his faith and his opposition to the Nazi regime.
Bonhoeffer's writings have had a profound impact on Christian theology and ethics. He is best known for his book *Letters and Papers from Prison*, which was published posthumously in 1951. In this book, he explores the meaning of Christian faith in a world where evil and suffering are rampant. He argues that Christians must be willing to stand up against evil, even if it means risking their own lives. Bonhoeffer's writings continue to inspire people around the world who are committed to social justice and peace.
Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.
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