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I think Hitler may have identified himself as Protestant, as opposed to let's say Jewish or Catholic. But that does not believe he was a Christian. It is likely he claimed to be one for propganda purposes, but there is something not quite Christ like in ordering the death of millions while trying to conquer the world. I for one do not believe Hitler genuinely repented in the end and (much like Judas) is not in heaven for that very reason.
I happen to be a Christian and I don't think that the message of Christ is too controlling at all. Jesus did not like the establishement any more than we do, and those that kill in his name or try to manipulate dogma need to realize that Christ came as atonement for sin. It is up to the individual to accept that or not and no one has any business forcing these ideas down anyones throat. If a person reads the red letters in their Bible, that is what it is about. God incarnate. He is telling you what to do. He wants the relationship with you. It's not even so much about Heaven and Hell (though it is reasonable to assume that if you want to be with God in life you'll be where He is in death) as it is about the relationship with God.
Again, before the sqwawking begins, it is about whether or not you believe in this stuff. The doctrine of Christianity is not controlling, it's the intolerant people who claim to be Christian to force their agenda in the name of God, that are.
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