Goldhagen discusses the similarities between Pope Benedict's ideas and Nazi Germany in order to cause the reader to draw a conclusion about the pope's ideals are acceptable or not. He does not directly say that the pope is a Nazi, or that he should be viewed as one. He simply shows the similarities between the two. Obviously, he knows what conclusions will be drawn due to the common reaction to the idea of being related to Nazi ideals or actions. He expects readers to read about the pope's direction for Catholics to see Jews and any other religions as inferior because the Catholic religion does not accept any others as the Truth. Goldhagen points out that the Nazi's took a similar stand yet with a more physical action brought against those they thought to be in the wrong with regards to their ideals. Goldhagen brings these similarities to light, knowing that the reader will draw the conclusion he wants. He has no need to directly tell the reader what to think. The reader will find it on his own.
Naomi Natasha
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