1940 Religion & Beliefs Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 05 Apr Notable Deaths: Two significant figures passed away: Charles Freer Andrews, a 69-year-old Church of England priest, missionary, and social reformer in India; and Song Zheyuan, a 54-year-old Chinese general.
- 09 Jul German Evangelist Church protests euthanasia: On July 9, 1940, members of the German Evangelist Church publicly protested against the Nazi regime's euthanasia program. This act of defiance highlighted the moral opposition to the systematic killing of individuals deemed 'unfit' by the state. source: bbc.com
- 24 Oct Protestant churches protest Jewish discrimination: On October 24, 1940, various Protestant churches in Germany publicly protested against the discrimination faced by Jewish citizens. This act of defiance highlighted the growing tensions and moral dilemmas within German society during the Nazi regime. source: britannica.com
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