Wolfgang,
Teaching religion in school- it may well have changed I don't see that on the TV when I see kids busily reciting the Koran, or, thinking back to my own days - needing recite the Catechism by heart. Why do organised Religions need to exercise this level of control, supported by all the willing people who range from very decent humanist people to the nutcase zealots.
Also Wolfgang , it may also worth be remembering in historical terms when you cite the German lands , what an easy passage Mr. H had with the R.Catholics in Bavaria when he was starting on his road to infamy.
Were they already a captive audience because of their religious indoctrination ?.