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Dune 2’s warning echoes the Barmen Declaration

Both "Dune: Part Two" and the Barmen Declaration call Christians to reject religious corruption, writes Brendan McLean.

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Editor's note: The following review contains spoilers for the plot of "Dune: Part Two."

The Nazi party's political ascent in Germany was mirrored by the growth of another group: German Christians. These Adolf Hitler supporters sought to manipulate the church so it would fall in line with the Third Reich and bolster its leader's authority, strengthening his claim to power. This marriage of religion and political power ultimately led to the...

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