“The article states, ‘It’s true that this is not the anti-Semitism of the 1930s, which came from the right and was rooted in longstanding Christian views that demonized the Jews.’ . . Is that true? Your comments are appreciated.”
Martin Luther’s “On Jews and Their Lies” was certainly influential in Nazi Germany, and, in fact, details the plans for the final solution with its “Seven Remedial Actions” including “work” camps for Jews and denying Jews any right to police or civil protection.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Jews_and_Their_Lies
The Nazis passed copies of Luther’s works out at their rallies.
Thanks to everyone who replied.
It seems to me that Jewbacca, in post 29, has the best explanation, one that fits to Deborah E. Lipstadt accusations.
The link he provided gives an overview of a dark side of Christian history.
You make Lutherans out to be Islamists or something!