Why some countries continue to ban Swastika? just because Hitler used it? it is my religious symbol( it is different from Nazi) i want to wear it like everybody wear there religious symbol
i am an Aryan
I respect people of every race
i am not a Nazi
i am not a neo-Nazi
my ancestors are using this for thousands of years
why people fear from Swastika so much?
http://rexcurry.net/swastika-braid-hindu.jpg
2006-07-23 04:55:21 · 18 answers · asked by tring tring!! 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It is sad that the symbol of your religion has been corrupted. So going on that thought why isn't the christian cross synonymous with the inquisition. How many people died in that? Does the ha mas have a symbol? Is it synonymous with the same? What about Islam do they have a symbol and with the wars that are being cause right now in the name of Islam will that symbol or the way they dress should that be synonymous with the same? Radical Islam wants us dead because we don't believe the way they do.
I say where it if you want to and explain the true meaning of it to people who misinterpret it's meaning. It is really hypocritical of some people here to say things against it when they don't understand and with so many maybe even more people died because of the religion they follow.
2006-07-23 05:11:37 · answer #1 · answered by chupakabra123 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
A very interesting question.
First of all there are many different interpretations of the Swastika. The one that appeared first was the original Aryans from India. It was a sign commonly used in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism.
However, the reason why people fear the Swastika the most was because of the Nazis' actions in World War Two. They were very, well evil, and developed a very wide genocide against the Jews, known commonly as the Holocaust. It is natural for people to show resentment against the people (or nation or political party) who pretty much thought about it, and an easier way to identify the "criminals" are from reconizing their symbol.
You do make a good point how the Swastika isn't such a bad symbol in certain cases. Maybe you can establish an awareness about how symbols aren't so bad (and if you watched the DaVinci code, it strangely relates how some symbols aren't so bad but good based on people's opinions).
Oh, and if you don't know who Prince Harry of England is, he ended up wearing the swastika band on his arm, and he ended up getting into A LOT of trouble.
2006-07-23 12:08:56 · answer #2 · answered by lilazndreamer29 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because of what Hitler did is so ingrained into people's minds now when they see that symbol, it's just a constant reminder of the stuff he did. Which is why it's outlawed now. It may have meant something else originally, but the Nazi's perverted that image so much now that many people have forgotten it's original origins and just associate the swastika with Nazi's now.
2006-07-23 12:00:32 · answer #3 · answered by komodo_gold 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That symbol may be a symbol of your religion but it is a better known symbol of the Nazi's. There are still like minded people who supported the Nazi reign and use that symbol as a rallying point. Nobody wants to see that party revitalized. It is good that you respect every race. Find another way to show it.
2006-07-23 12:01:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's true that Hitler's use of the swastika has ruined its use in regular religious activity. The problem is that the swastika, as a religious symbol is mostly unknown to the masses. They only identify it as a symbol of hate.
Lucky for others that he didn't use a cross or smiley face as his symbol of power, eh?
You've been robbed of your right to display your religion. Fight it or suck it up.
Here's another item to fight against: As a heterosexual man, you've lost the right to put a rainbow bumper sticker on your car too.
2006-07-23 12:02:31 · answer #5 · answered by slagathor238 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, the one you have in that link isn't as Swastika-ish as the ones people freak out about. It's got those little dots. Are those ones banned, too? Because those ones clearly have a different meaning from the ones Hitler used...
2006-07-23 11:59:43 · answer #6 · answered by flu(bad)ence 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your understanding and the majority's understanding about the symbol you mentioned is totally different. I respect your opinion. Do you respect the majority's opinion? Did you asked your self why most of the world people hate this symbol.
You told us a good memories of the symbol. Others told you a bad memories of the symbol. Compare the two ideas. I am sure that it is not balanced. Just forget this symbol.
Thanks!
2006-07-23 13:13:23 · answer #7 · answered by Azage G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you might want to stop calling your self an Aryan, there's no such thing. The swastika is part of my religion of Asatru, as it was used by many different cultures. It was demonized be Hitler, and people aren't going to over that until they have been educated. I say wear it, but if called on it, explain it's origins and what it means to you.
2006-07-23 12:05:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's true, the swastika has been around LONG before that genocidal F***-head. But, the problem is, it's not mentally placed with the Romans anymore or anyone else. They stick it with Hitler and then mentally with things HE did, or people they knew or were related to that were affected. They also attribute it to ACTUAL Neo-nazis (morons). So that's why you're taking so much flak for it. I also think the Confederate flag should be burned, much for the same memories.
2006-07-23 11:59:52 · answer #9 · answered by Josh 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you wear it as the buddhist symbol there should be no problem with you wanting to wear it.
Not everyone realizes the history of the symbol and Hitler's turning it around to mean the opposite of it's positive message.
Don't be surprised if people become upset or angry or question you- be prepared to explain it. Or carry a picture of it with you on the buddha to show them.
2006-07-23 12:02:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋