One understands the heartburn but the swastika was an Eastern symbol of blessing long before the Nazis used something similar.
Calling the symbol a Nazi one is however historically incorrect. The Nazis called their symbol a "hooked cross" (Hakenkreuz) not a Swastika. Swastika is an Indian term adopted by the British
I in fact have a swastika just inside my front door. It surrounds an image of Ganesha -- the Indian elephant god -- to stress that Ganesha is benevolent. The Indians living with me in my house approve
Beachgoers were stunned on Saturday when a plane flew over Long Beach Island and along the Jersey Shore, towing a Nazi flag. On the sign was written the word ‘Swastika’, showing the anti-Semitic symbol intertwined with the Hebrew Star of David.
It was spotted as far north as Manhattan and prompted several calls from concerned viewers to the Long Beach Township Police Department.
Officers believe the plane was sponsored by an organisation connected to the Raelian Movement, which preaches that earth life was scientifically created by the Elohim, a species of extraterrestrial beings. In a press release the Raelians claimed responsibility for the banner, adding that Saturday was their 3rd Annual Swastika Rehabilitation Day.
The group asked spiritual groups who use the symbol to stand up and show their support, insisting that its true meaning is misunderstood.
But the Jewish Community Centre of Long Beach Island is skeptical and has demanded answers. ‘We're trying to find out - what are their intentions?’ President Don Pripstein told the Manasquan-Belmar Patch.
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Posted by John J. Ray (M.A.; Ph.D.).
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