The prohibition of Jewish conversions to Christianity and of intermarriages between Jews and Germans is contemplated by the Nazi government, following the demand of the German Christians, which is the Nazi church organization. The Nazi clergy demands a law prohibiting intermarriage, with a heavy fine for both parties in the event of disobedience.
It is pointed out that during the last 25 years, 30,000 intermarriages were registered. This is considered as “Jewification” of the German nation. During the same period, there were 21,000 Jews converted to Protestantism in Prussia alone.
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