As the twentieth century dawned in the western world,
there were voices both inside and out of the
Christian Church that began to question religions
central place in mans daily life. Had humanity
finally progressed to the point where religion was no
longer necessary? Had we at long last developed the
characteristics and perspectives that religion had
attempted to ingrain within us? Or were the
rules and regulations of organized religion still
needed to ensure the continued advancement of
civilization? This is a study of two opposing voices
in that debate: theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer...