However , the proponents of the ruling doctrine have fallen for Hitler 's self portrayal as a purely secular leader .
But my investigation reveals a different picture : when Hitler said these kinds of things , he was saying something about himself that he truly believed .
The proponents of the ruling doctrine have fallen for Hitler 's self portrayal as a purely secular leader .
But my investigation reveals a different picture : when Hitler said these kinds of things , he was saying something about himself that he truly believed .