My thoughts about Franz Jaagerstatter, the Austrian farmer who was beheaded by the Nazis for refusing to take a military oath to Hitler: binged.it/2ZbmBhu (The subject of Terrence Malick’s new film “A Hidden Life.”) Further meditations:
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Thanks to you and Orbis books. Peace A Mary Christmas to all!
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Ditto - peace and every blessing!
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What did Franz’s daughters think of his decision?
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Replying to @axbjohn1 @FranSzpylczyn @PeteKupselaitis @yourauntemma
They were too young at the time, but they were raised to honor their father’s memory. Many others lost their fathers on the Russian front or elsewhere, and faced the burden of knowing they had sacrificed their lives in service of a delusional maniac.

Dec 21, 2019 · 6:08 PM UTC
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