Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2024
Abstract
In Berlin, the Reichstag is the German capital building. Much of the history of the German nation can be traced to what happened to, in front of, and in that very building. The building has existed since 1884 when Germany had emperors. In 1918, from its balcony, Philipp Scheidmann announced the collapse of the German empire and the beginning of democracy. 15 years later on January 30th, 1933, Hitler was appointed Reich Chancellor. One month later, the parliament center of the building was destroyed by fire and by 1939, WWII was raging.
70 million people died because of WWII. And when you look at this building, the beginnings of that worldwide destruction took place inside. Across the front of the building was engraved in stone “Dem Deutschen Volke,” which means “For the German People.” And yet it turned out not to be for prospering and protecting the German people, but for the beginnings of hate, division, and murder.
The sign betrayed its purpose. What on the outside was meant to be for good, became a place of profound corruption on the inside. Integrity is about the sign and the true expression of its meaning.
Recommended Citation
Morse, MaryKate, "The Essential Need for Integrity in Leaders and Systems (Part 1)" (2024). Faculty Publications - Portland Seminary. 186.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/gfes/186
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Originally published at https://missioalliance.org/the-essential-need-for-integrity-in-leaders-and-systems-part-1/