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Hitler's Priests: Catholic Clergy and National SocialismShaken by military defeat and economic depression after War World I, Germans sought to restore their nation s dignity and power. In this context the National Socialist Party, with its promise of a revivified Germany, drew supporters. Among the most zealous were a number of Catholic clergymen known as \u201cbrown priests\u201d who volunteered as Nazi propagandists. In this insightful study, Spicer unearths a dark subchapter in Roman Catholic history,
Shaken by military defeat and economic depression after War World I, Germans sought to restore their nation s dignity and power. In this context the National Socialist Party, with its promise of a revivified Germany, drew supporters. Among the most zealous were a number of Catholic clergymen known as \u201cbrown priests\u201d who volunteered as Nazi propagandists. In this insightful study, Spicer unearths a dark subchapter in Roman Catholic history, introduces the principal clergymen who participated in the Nazi movement, examines their motives, details their advocacy of National Socialism, and explores the consequences of their political activism.
Some brown priests, particularly war veterans, advocated National Socialism because it appealed to their patriotic ardor. Others had less laudatory motives: disaffection with clerical life, conflicts with Church superiors, or ambition for personal power and fame. Whatever their individual motives, they employed their skills as orators, writers, and teachers to proclaim the message of Nazism. Especially during the early 1930s, when the Church forbade membership in the party, these clergymen strove to prove that Catholicism was compatible with National Socialism, thereby justifying their support of Nazi ideology. Father Dr. Philipp Haeuser, a scholar and pastor, went so far as to promote antisemitism while deifying Adolf Hitler. The F\u00fchrer s antisemitism, Spicer argues, did not deter clergymen such as Haeuser because, although the Church officially rejected the Nazis extreme racism, Catholic teachings tolerated hostility toward Jews by blaming them for Christ s crucifixion. While a handful of brown priests enjoyed the forbearance of their bishops, others endured reprimand or even dismissal; a few found new vocations with the Third Reich. After the fall of the Reich, the most visible brown priests faced trial for their part in the crimes of National Socialism, a movement they had once so earnestly supported. In addition to this intriguing history about clergymen trying to reconcile faith and politics, Spicer provides a master list--verified by extensive research in Church and government archives--of Catholic clergy who publicly supported National Socialism.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press
Published: 12/20/2017
ISBN: 9780875807881
Pages: 369
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.86d
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★★★★★ 5
Soft, Warm and Cozy
I have no idea how these stay up, probably magic. I'm tall so it's challenging to find boot style slippers that are long enough. If support or thick soles aren't an issue, these are the best I've ever found! My ankles and calves have never BEEN so warm; these are my go-to's in the evening. They're easier to walk in with socks but, without, they're floppy and loose. I'd hesitate to size down because it's more the lack of structure in the foot, not length. They wash well (air dry); still soft, warm and cozy. Inserts could probably be added to help with support. I tried them because I found them at a fantastic sale price but I'm buying another pair now, for winter. I'm a slipper person and I definitely notice the quality of materials in Acorns, when I compare them with other slippers.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2024
★★★★★ 5
My year round footwear
Size: 6.5-7.5, Color: Sunset Cable Knit
I literally LIVE in these "slippers". Inside, summer, winter, outside when I can. I have hardwood floors, so even summertime, they protect my feet. They give me enough cush, but not like structured slippers that feel more like shoes. I go through about 2-3 a year, but well worth it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Weird sizing
Size: 5-6, Color: Charcoal
Weird sizing/ fit! It says that they run large in length, so I got one group-size down (5-6). (The sizes are in ranges rather than specific individual shoe size numbers). I liked the concept of the suede reinforced toe & heel for longevity. My heel and toes cleared the length/width comfortably/well and the overall width was more than adequate, yet I found them to be rigid-stiff- tight (to the point of cutting off circulation) specifically in the toe. Ok, I knew that was a possibility BUT……while the toe area was tight the ankle and calf were HUGE and would not stay up unless I wore over pants, defeating the purpose of a slipper-sock. The inside cushioning was soft and comfortable. When I walked, my heel would slip out over the sued area, into the wool sock parentheses, making it awkward to walk. Returning…No point in changing sixes, as if I get a larger foot size, the tow may fit better, but the ankle will be beyond too big. Sigh. Unfortunate, as the concept is sound….the manufacturing/sizing is bizarre. BTW : I have normal width feet (not wide or narrow) and my ankles and calves are on the thinner side. The fit may be better suited to people with wider ankles/calves????
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Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2026
★★★★★ 4
So cute
Size: 8-9, Color: Charcoal Faux Fur
These boot slippers are super cute and comfy warm. Fit true to size. Inside is real soft and warm. No, they do not offer support....they are slippers after all. The fur does not go all the way around the back. The back is just the woven sweater material but I imagine they would have zero stretch if the fur went all the way around. It may not be as cute without fur all the way but they probably wouldn't stay up if they didn't have the stretch material in the back so your only choice would be to let them slouch. I can pull them all the way up and they stay, I can do any degree of slouch and they stay so I see this feature as purely functional. Love the 2 tone with the suede around the toe and bottom but this is where my only complaint comes in is the sweater material right above the suede toe looks puffy so that part looks a little silly but otherwise they are absolutely adorable, comfy, warm and as functional as a pair of slippers can be. I wore them out in light rain and my feet stayed dry. The bottoms are like a rubberized fabric so they may soak through if you're in constant wet. Traction is surprisingly good even though it doesn't have a lot of tread. Overall i love them.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
★★★★★ 5
The answer to calloused feet.
Color: Pink & Beige, Size: Medium/Large(fits size 8 to 11)
If you have dry callused soles, these are your answer. All my calluses left and my feet were very soft. They should not be walked in unless you are very, very careful as you will slip and fall. I stopped using them for a while and all my problem calluses are back, even when I use lotion at night. They tell you not to sleep in them, I don't know why. I do put these on at night and end up taking them off later as they're not comfortable to sleep in.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2026