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Date published: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:07:45 +0000

Finland Erasing a Thousand-Year-Old Cultural Heritage: Raelian Movement Appeals Against the Removal of the Swastika, Symbol of Peace

Fully (Switzerland), September 6, 2025 — The International Raelian Movement, in collaboration with the ProSwastika Alliance, strongly condemns the Finnish Air Force’s recent decision to remove the swastika from its flags and emblems. This action, taken under the false pretense that the swastika is inherently Nazi, reflects a troubling ignorance of world history and culture and threatens to erase a symbol of peace and prosperity with millennia-old roots.

“This regrettable decision risks erasing a thousand-year-old cultural heritage in the name of a biased and outdated interpretation of a universal symbol of peace,” said Pierre-André Dorsaz, coordinator of the Campaign for the Rehabilitation of the Swastika in Europe (rael.org/proswastika).

Far from being a Nazi invention, the swastika is one of humanity’s oldest and most widely used symbols. “Dating back over 7,000 years, it appears in the traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Tibetan traditions,” he continued. “In Tibet, for example, the swastika—called the yungdrung—is a sacred symbol of Yungdrung Bön Buddhism, embodying eternity and stability. Swastikas can be found on prehistoric artifacts throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas, long before they were appropriated and distorted by the Nazi regime for sinister ideological purposes.”

In Finland, the swastika was adopted by the Air Force as early as 1918, when Swedish Count Eric von Rosen gifted it as a symbol of good fortune—decades before the rise of Nazi Germany. It became a national emblem of courage and resistance, especially during Finland’s fight for independence and against Soviet aggression during World War II. “To abandon this symbol today due to public overreaction and misunderstanding is to surrender to ignorance and to let the extremists of the past dictate our view of the present,” emphasized Pierre André-Dorsaz.

The Raelian Movement urges Finnish authorities to reconsider this decision and instead promote nuanced historical education and cultural literacy. “Rather than banning an ancient symbol, it is imperative to contextualize it to combat the real threats of neo-Nazism and extremism. We invite the media, historians, and citizens of the world to join us in defending cultural diversity against collective amnesia,” continued Pierre-André Dorsaz.

The swastika is an integral part of the Infinity Symbol, the official emblem of the Raelian Movement. This symbol—composed of a Star of David and a swastika—represents the infinite nature of time and the perpetual transformation of matter. It is also the symbol of the Elohim, the advanced extraterrestrial civilization that scientifically created all life on Earth scientifically and is referenced in many world religions.

“We are not an eccentric group obsessed with UFOs,” said Dorsaz. “We are the most revolutionary movement on Earth, guided by a profound message of peace, freedom, and scientific understanding.”

Tuesday 09 September 2025