"An Ordinary Man," looks at the word "Nazi" to determine its historical, political and social uses and traces its origins, its impact on societies and its objectives from a Christian perspective.

"An Ordinary Man," looks at the word "Nazi" to determine its historical, political and social uses. Bishop/President Jim Wining traces its origins, its impact on societies and its objectives from a Christian perspective."An Ordinary Man," Nazi?, host Jim Wining analyzes the origin, characteristics, and modern usage of the word "Nazi," applying a "Common Sense Christian" perspective to historical events.Key Takeaways:Historical Definition: Wining explains that the word "Nazi" comes from the National Socialist German Workers Party, which was formed in the 1920s with the goal of social revolution in Germany.The Foundation of Nazism: He identifies several core principles used by the party to gain power:Race Baiting: Focusing heavily on the "greatness" of the German people while targeting ethnic groups, specifically the Jewish population.Centralized Government: Building a large, strong central government to control all aspects of life.Media Control: Utilizing a "soft media" that was sympathetic to the party’s message, which eventually became a direct tool for state propaganda.Socialist Incentives: Promising "free stuff" like food, healthcare, and medicine to gain public support.A "Left-Wing" Perspective: Wining argues that Nazism was never a conservative or "right-wing" movement, but rather a socialist movement that relied on centralized power and government control.Modern Warning: He concludes by cautioning viewers to examine who is using the word "Nazi" today and whether their actions—such as support for large government or specific racial rhetoric—actually mirror the tactics used by the original Nazi party.Jim Wining is the Bishop and President of Acts Ministry, Inc., a trans-denominational organization dedicated to believer unity through a mission of "Unity, in Christ, through The Holy Spirit".