Great analysis! Yes, Bonhoeffer was big on "practical Christianity" that did not reject the world but played a real, living role in it. For him, the answer where the assassination plot was involved was a consequence of that orientation.
Of course, he could also have stayed in the US and lobbed theological bombs and shored up support. He felt like, however, that he would have no claim to helping Germany rebuild its postwar church if he was not there to suffer with it when it was in trouble. Of course, his suffering led also to his execution and absence. Therefore, one could ask the question as to whether his personal worth and theological vision was more important than solidarity with the suffering of his countrymen. His love for his country and brethren made that choice for him, and the plot followed as a consequence.
Great analysis! Yes, Bonhoeffer was big on "practical Christianity" that did not reject the world but played a real, living role in it. For him, the answer where the assassination plot was involved was a consequence of that orientation.
Of course, he could also have stayed in the US and lobbed theological bombs and shored up support. He felt like, however, that he would have no claim to helping Germany rebuild its postwar church if he was not there to suffer with it when it was in trouble. Of course, his suffering led also to his execution and absence. Therefore, one could ask the question as to whether his personal worth and theological vision was more important than solidarity with the suffering of his countrymen. His love for his country and brethren made that choice for him, and the plot followed as a consequence.