Manifesto of 1933

The Manifesto of 1933 was a statement issued during the rise of Nazi Germany, where various religious groups and leaders expressed concern about the regime’s growing power and its impact on church freedom and moral values. It aimed to clarify that churches would remain independent of state control, promote religious liberty, and oppose totalitarian influence. The manifesto sought to protect religious communities while navigating the tense political environment, emphasizing the importance of religious integrity and moral responsibility in a time of increasing authoritarian control.