Barmen Theological Declaration

The Barmen Theological Declaration, created in 1934 by German Christian church leaders, was a statement rejecting Nazi interference in church affairs and opposing racist Nazi ideology. It affirmed that the church's teachings are based solely on the Bible and Christ, not political power or ideology. The declaration emphasized the church's independence, the centrality of Jesus Christ, and the importance of standing against false doctrines and oppressive state influences. Essentially, it was a stance of theological integrity and resistance, affirming that faith must remain true to Christian doctrine regardless of government pressures.