Hitler and Christianity

It has been posited by some that Hitler's hatred of the Jews was rooted deeply in Christianity.  

This exert is often cited in defense of that point:  Hence today I believe that I am acting in accordance with the will of the Almighty Creator: by defending myself against the Jew, I am fighting for the work of the Lord.

It is also noted that Hitler was born and raised a Catholic, and that the church never excommunicated him, despite the obvious reasons why they could have.  

On the face of it, it seems that the evidence supports the assertion that Hitler believed very strongly that  he was acting as a true Christian ought to.  

On the face of it.

But if one searches on a little deeper, it soon becomes apparent that Hitler's Christianity was a mask assumed for political gain.

In 1941, Hitler was quoted as saying that Christianity was "the invention of sick brains", and that it was a great scourge on par with "the pox".  He went yet further than that, saying that Christianity was "the heaviest blow that ever struck humanity".

The first quote, the one that supports his mission as Christian, was taken from Mein Kampf.  It was intended for public consumption.  Hitler, however insane, was a master of manipulating the public.  He knew that the easiest way to appeal to a population was to appeal to their sense of nationalism and religion.  Thus, he wisely painted his Nazi regime as hammer for an angry God to wield against the Jews.

The latter quotes, however, were taken from private conversations Hitler had.  They were never meant to see the light of day.  It seems to me perfectly logical to assume then, that these quotes more resemble his actual views on Christianity.