Bonhoeffer on Stupidity

While preparing a sermon on Dietrich Bonhoeffer for last Sunday, I was struck by how much his 1942 essay, &ldquo;Ten Years Later&rdquo; sounds like it was written for 2026, especially the section &ldquo;On Stupidity.&rdquo; Here are some excerpts: Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice. One may protest against evil; it can be exposed and, if need be, prevented by use of force.…