Eighty-two years ago today, Heinrich Himmler — one of Hitler’s right-hand men — issued a public order declaring that Romani people — often called “Gypsies” — were to be placed “on the same level as Jews” and sent to concentration camps.
This does not come as much of a shock to any person. Hitler was one of the most evil men to have ever lived, and his hatred for the Romani people was but another expression of that evil.
In this historical moment, Hitler is Satan, the embodiment of destruction and control, while the Romani people symbolize all of humanity. Satan seeks to dominate the hearts of every person on earth, just as Hitler sought to dominate entire peoples.
Many followed his commands out of fear, pressure, and threats. But a few stood firm. A few resisted. They are like those who, when Satan tempts them, turn instead to God for guidance.
So I leave you with a question:
Are you one of those who take the command of misfortune because of fear and becomes indolent—or one of those who are guided by faith and fight back?
