Some locals in Traunstein, like Elizabeth Lohner, 84, whose brother-in-law was sent to Dachau as a conscientious objector, dismiss such suggestions. It was possible to resist, and those people set an example for others, she said. The Ratzingers were young and had made a different choice.
I don't agree with blaming him for not joining and serving the nazi war machine.
ReplyDeleteI do agree that it show that he was weak, and lacking the courage that you would like the Pope to have