Thread: #HappyDiwali. This Diwali, join CoHNA's campaign promoting awareness about Swastika via #SwastikaIsNotHakenkreuz. Check out and download our booklet on Swastika and sign up for our campaign at cohna.org. 1/n
WHY THE CAMPAIGN? Swastika is one of the most sacred symbols for over 1.5 Billion Hindus, Buddhists and Jains around the world. Through #SwastikaIsNotHakenkreuz, we aim to foster a mutual understanding of Swastika and remove misconceptions about this sacred symbol. 2/n
Through #SwastikaIsNotHakenkreuz, individuals can learn to distinguish between the Swastika and the Hakenkreuz (Hitler's symbol of hatred) and rightly denounce the Hakenkreuz for what it stands for, rather than the Swastika, which is a symbol of peace and well-being. 3/n
We recognize and acknowledge the transgenerational trauma of the six million Jews, one and half million Romas and others killed by Nazi persecution, and the chilling, intimidating effect of Nazi inspired hatred on Jewish, African American and other communities even today. 4/n
Hindus and Sikhs have also been targets of Neo-Nazis and those who support Nazi ideology, and continue to be attacked even today. 5/n
Yet, the important work of fighting bigotry and racism must not inadvertently stoke resentment against other religious minorities and traditions. 6/n
We believe in the fundamental concept of #Dharma and peaceful co-existence; have never tolerated hatred towards others. On the contrary, Hindus have provided shelter to persecuted communities, including Jews, Parsis, Christians, Buddhists and others. 7/n
It is imperative that we equip our children with proper knowledge about world cultures and religions, so that they can develop the #mutualrespect and #pluralism that must be the cornerstone of any multi-racial, multi-ethnic and inclusive society. So, hope you join us! 8/n

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In Sanskrit, the word Swastika means “that which brings good luck and well-being.” The word "Swasti" occurs frequently in the Vedas as well as in classical literature, and means health, luck, success, and prosperity. It is a symbol of divinity and auspiciousness. 2/n
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Thread on Hinduphobia and intolerance towards Hindu students at @txfastate @CCISD via Item 22 on the TFA Fall 2020 Legislative Docket. Link to our letter urging both to remove the topic from the docket. cohna.org/tfa-letter/ 1/n
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1/n ACTION ALERT: Urge @NYSenate to include the Nazi Hakenkreuz and NOT the sacred Swastika in NY school curriculum on hatred and intolerance. Sign the petition at chng.it/twQkR5MtLZ.

@SenatorBiaggi @Brooks4LINY @SenatorCarlucci @NYGovCuomo
2/n We welcome a bill advancing education against hatred and bigotry; support the noose as being labeled and taught as such. But, deeming the Swastika as a hate symbol perpetuates misinformation & intolerance against Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Native American, and other traditions.
3/n Swastika is thousands of years old, far predating World War II, and has been a symbol of good fortune, peace, and prosperity since time immemorial.
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