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Re: U2 and the Inverted Cross....my two cents worth.

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Lilith
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Fri, 15 Jan 1999 01:36:41 -0500
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Adrian wrote:

<<The Nazi's use of the
swastika (did I spell it right) did not come from the Nazi. It came
from the U.S. in the late part of the 19th century ranchers used this
insignia. I was almost as common as a horseshoe hanging over a
doorway. Yet, it is associated with the Nazis so it is bad. >>

Actually, the swastika is an ancient religious symbol from India. The Nazis
were fascinated by the "Aryans", a race of people who invaded India
thousands of years ago.

Lilith

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