So I just finished a college class on Nazi Germany and this is what I learned about regarding religion in the Reich.

Prior to the Nazi government and Hitlers ascension to Chancellor, religion, specifically Catholicism and Protestantism, were fairly conservative and progressive. Many were outspoken and against the radical rise of both Nazism and Communism. As these radical ideologies grew in Germany, many of the religious communities tried to maintain the parties they associated with like the Social Democrats. This, however, failed as the Nazis started to gain influence within the government and establish themselves within churches, sermons, and communities.

Hitler and the Nazis understood the value these religious communities had on maintaining a stable community and Reich. As their power consolidated, they placed an emphasis on Nazi influence not only in the media but within these religious communities and churches. Nazis started giving sermons and speeches about Germany and God, and most importantly about the Fatherland, Hitler, and the Nazis.

Basically, the Nazis tried to mix in Nazism with religion to create a fanaticism within these communities for the Nazis. In a way, over time, it worked and helped spark a greater Nazi influence.

I’ll try and add more description and detail later, but my work shift is about to start.