Life
He was born into the family of a conservative and pious Catholic teacher near Fulda. His family life had a Catholic character and Christian social justice work was emphasized during his education. He was influenced by the Catholic Action and Church-inspired social work, but also by Prussian obedience, by German patriotism, and, during his marriage, by the increasing pacifism of his own wife, Annemarie. He was also influenced by the Wandervogel movement and its adherents. He served in World War I from 1914 and was wounded in 1917 and received the Iron Cross 2nd class.
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