Word: eijkman
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...famed Protestant youth leader, Dr. Jo Eijkman was thrown into concentration camp for denouncing the Nazi policy, scoring the persecution of Jews as unChristian, and writing: "If we do not compromise, if we are willing to suffer for our faith, we will find the path to the heart of our people. There are in Holland more than 7,000 who do not want to bow before Baal. And behind these 7,000 and more, stand millions who are united today in one common creed. This union needs no demonstrations. One demonstration is made by them each week, every Sunday morning...