An neo-Nazi Hitler cult is quickly sweeping the nation of Germany, with members labeling themselves "Nationalist Settelers." The group has traded in its skinned heads for something a little different - clogs - and is attempting to build the Fourth Reich, according to the Express.
Members of the group are making their presence known in Eastern Germany and have worked themselves into positions such as organic farmers, midwives, craftsmen, volunteer firemen and even councillors.
The Nationalist Settlers strongly believe in radical extremist ideology and are trying to spread this idea in the town of Lower Saxony. As a neo-Nazi group, which means that they are seeking to revive ideas like racism, homophobia and antisemitism, according to the Southern Proverty Law Center. Neo-Nazis use social and political movements in order to make themselves stronger in numbers and force. The group's members have hand-picked professions that will allowed them to move forward in building the Fourth Reich.
"This is a very scary movement to observe," said Anne Schmidt, author of the study for the Amadeu Antonio Foundation, according to the Independent. "These extremely nationalist right wing people are settling specifically in little-populated areas, far away from cities to live and raise their children in a backward ideology. Their view of the world goes back to the racist anti-Semitic thought of the folk movement of the beginning of the 20th century in which there was no place for openness to the world and the diversity of life. They subvert village structures and spread Nazi propaganda over the garden fence."
Jamal, a city northeast of Berlin, has fallen under the influence of the Nationalist Settlers who have been throwing pagan festivals and singing songs year-round that have been banned since the Third Reich crumbled. It doesn't stop there. There is even a signpost within the town that informs you exactly where you can find the Braunau-am-Inn, which is the birthplace of Adolf Hitler. Every single home, without exception, are all currently owned by neo-Nazi individuals. The phrase "Happy Holocaust" is even painted on the side of one of the homes.
There has been a guidebook issued that helps individuals identify who might be a neo-Nazi. The book explains that they should be suspicious of people who wear the British clothing brand Lonsdale.
