07-19-2008, 10:17 AM
Hi Christian,
Thanks for your reply. Of course German society should be able to to solve it's own problems, I do however find that sentiment at odds with the German Goverment's recent attempts to impose their own Anti-Nazi legislation on the European Union. :wink:
No doubt that would mean the censorship of the Fylfot, Swastika. Hooked Cross or what ever you wish to name it. Perhaps the intent is meant well, however misguided. My own concern is that this would be a dis-service to those of our communities who adhere to a pagan faith. Imagine attempting to pass legislation banning other religion's symbols. :roll:
Although it has been said in gest by others on this thread I find it increasingly a paradox that while we find it acceptable to portray aspects of Roman Civilisation, and what in general is portrayed is a sanitised version of it, which one must admit is not necessarily a full and faithful representation, who wants to be the slave labourer toiling in the lead mines, or the criminal or 'religous zealot' in his last death throws, the dispossesed tribesman selling his child for a hand full of grain? What visitor to our museums out for the day with the kids wants too?We readily accept when portraying Roman martial aspects, the instrument of the Empire's conquests, marching under the Eagle.;no doubt for many of those within and without that Empire a symbol just as hated as as the swastika would become in the 20th century, without a second thought.
Yet we look beyond that and celebrate those aspects of Roman civilisation that many find admirable.
Likewise we must learn to look beyond the symbols of Germanic re-enactment that cause offense to some, and not be afraid to be able to say something positive also about those cultures, with out for ever been tainted by recent German history.
best
Dave
Thanks for your reply. Of course German society should be able to to solve it's own problems, I do however find that sentiment at odds with the German Goverment's recent attempts to impose their own Anti-Nazi legislation on the European Union. :wink:
No doubt that would mean the censorship of the Fylfot, Swastika. Hooked Cross or what ever you wish to name it. Perhaps the intent is meant well, however misguided. My own concern is that this would be a dis-service to those of our communities who adhere to a pagan faith. Imagine attempting to pass legislation banning other religion's symbols. :roll:
Although it has been said in gest by others on this thread I find it increasingly a paradox that while we find it acceptable to portray aspects of Roman Civilisation, and what in general is portrayed is a sanitised version of it, which one must admit is not necessarily a full and faithful representation, who wants to be the slave labourer toiling in the lead mines, or the criminal or 'religous zealot' in his last death throws, the dispossesed tribesman selling his child for a hand full of grain? What visitor to our museums out for the day with the kids wants too?We readily accept when portraying Roman martial aspects, the instrument of the Empire's conquests, marching under the Eagle.;no doubt for many of those within and without that Empire a symbol just as hated as as the swastika would become in the 20th century, without a second thought.
Yet we look beyond that and celebrate those aspects of Roman civilisation that many find admirable.
Likewise we must learn to look beyond the symbols of Germanic re-enactment that cause offense to some, and not be afraid to be able to say something positive also about those cultures, with out for ever been tainted by recent German history.
best
Dave
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