What was one of the main strategies Hitler used to gain support from German Christians?

One of the main strategies Hitler employed to gain support from German Christians was the combination of Protestant churches into one unified entity known as the Reich Church. This approach allowed the Nazi regime to exert control over Protestant denominations by centralizing authority, thereby reducing their independence and aligning them more closely with state ideology. By promoting a singular church under Nazi influence, Hitler aimed to create a sense of national unity that aligned religious belief with loyalty to the regime. This strategy was effective in appealing to many German Christians who were looking for a sense of stability and order in a time of political and social upheaval, as it provided them with a streamlined identity connected to both the church and the state.

The other options, while they may have appealing qualities, did not play as significant a role in garnering support from German Christians. Encouraging church attendance and promising to restore religious freedom might have had limited appeal, but did not provide the same level of control and influence as the establishment of the Reich Church. Forcing churches to abandon all religious practices would have likely alienated Christians rather than won their support.