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Explain what the courageous action was taken by

Bonhoffer. Why was this more than just being heroic.

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German Lutheran pastor and theologian who was an outspoken opponent of the Nazi regime and its crimes against humanity during World War II. His courageous action was to take part in the conspiracy to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Bonhoeffer and his co-conspirators recognized that Hitler's regime was a threat to human life and freedom, and was willing to risk his own life in order to try and stop it. This was more than heroism because Bonhoeffer was willing to sacrifice himself in order to protect others and to stand up against tyranny and oppression. He showed that it is possible to take a stand against injustice and to stand up for what is right even in the face of danger, and his actions have become a source of inspiration for many people around the world.

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