Hindus want to recla…

Hindus want to reclaim the swastika.

Hindus in the UK are starting a campaign to reclaim the swastika from its Nazi associations.

German MEPs called for a Europe-wide ban of the symbol after Prince Harry wore it on a fancy dress costume.

But Hindu Forum spokesman Ramesh Kallidai said the swastika had been a Hindu good luck charm for centuries.

The group will stage public awareness workshops across the UK and lobby politicians in an attempt to educate the public and prevent a ban, he said.

“It’s the second most sacred symbol in the Hindu tradition which has been used for 5,000 years to ward off evil,” Mr Kallidai said.

Didn’t work all that well in the 1930s and 40s. However, I think they do have a point.

“Just because at a particular moment in history one section of society used it, or a mirror image, to unleash xenophobic ideology does not mean Hindus should be punished,” Mr Kallidai said.

“It’s like saying the Ku Klux Klan burn crosses so therefore let’s ban the use of crosses worldwide.”

All true, but I’m guessing that it’ll take at least another generation before the world is really ready for something like that. There’s still way too much that was evil associated with it in the minds of many people in the world. I’m not looking to hasten its return, but I guess I can empathize with the Hindus.

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