As a Jew, the swastika is an image that should repel me. But as a decades-long lover of Eastern religions, I understand the history and true intent of this ancient symbol. In the East, the swastika is actually supposed to bring good luck.
How did this ancient symbol of cosmic benevolence become a modern logo for evil?
According to scholars, the swastika may be as old as 10,000 years. —Eileen Weintraub —The REAL Swastika: The logo of modern evil has a benign ancient face (Aquarian Online)
Via MetaFilter.
Similar:
I just had some fun spotting a possible source of the word "dongle" (the plug-in security ...
The word "dongle" has long existed as a ...
Cyberculture
What Is Gamergate, and Why? An Explainer for Non-Geeks
I've been following the frustrating slow...
Current_Events
Dozens of Colleges’ Upward Bound Applications Are Denied for Failing to Dot Every I
I'm not saying that the Upward Bound kid...
Academia
Time’s Arrow, Part 1 (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season 5, Episode 26) Data's head in a mine ...
Rewatching ST:TNG An archaeologist wh...
Culture
Loved part 2 of The Importance of Being Earnest (live videoconference play from @ThePublic...
Amusing
Auditioning in Pittsbugh (flanked by shots from recent performances).
Culture
Anyone who expects to be able to display a swastika in school without being held accountable for the backlash is pretty ignorant.
People today are ignorant, and you are asked to leave school because said symbol disturbs the learning environment. >
The Nazi Swastika is different…it’s flipped around to distinguish it from the Hindu Swastika.