the protestant church

    Cards (3)

    • what they called for
      Churches offered opposition groups as one of the few places they could meet 
    • how they opposed the regime
      • Groups of more than six unless sanctioned by the SED were technically illegal 
      • In the 1960s and 70s , pastors encouraged young people by vibrant and exciting services - so called ‘blue-masses’ - this attracted congregations of 800 or more
    • Successes
      Allowed to hold congregation that can be used for political opposition