Hitler said he was a Christian. A Christian is someone that builds their faith upon the actual content of the Word of God found in scripture. (Rom. 10:17) No where in the NT is a Christian authorized to beat their spouse. You demonstrate your faith or lack thereof by your actions not your lip service. "You have faith, I have works. Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show my faith by my works." -- James 2:18 Faith void of works is a dead faith. -- James 2:26