Finland used the swastika before the Nazis. Why do they still?

To view this email as a web page, go [here.]( [[The Christian Science Monitor] RETHINK THE NEWS]( The Weekender September 15, 2018 Finland used the swastika before the Nazis. Why do they still? The swastika was introduced to the Finnish military in 1918, before the rise of the Nazi party in Germany. The symbol is still used in the official emblem of the Finnish Air Force, and Finns are generally just fine with that. By Gordon F. Sander Correspondent [Read now]( 'The Battle of Arnhem' brings a wealth of new detail to a major World War II disaster Bestselling historian Antony Beevor recounts the heartbreaking series of catastrophes that many Germans considered their last great victory of the war. By Steve Donoghue [Read now]( 'Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret' is unflinching, engrossing Fans of 'The Crown' will be fascinated by this deeper dive into the life of the sister who did not become queen. By Steve Donoghue [Read now]( Special Projects Indian territory again? An old Oklahoma murder case spotlights tribal sovereignty [Read now]( In Pictures Lane Pittman stands in the wind and rain along Ocean Boulevard during hurricane Florence in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Sept. 14. [View gallery]( The Christian Science Monitor is a trademark of The Christian Science Publishing Society, registered in the United States and in other countries. The Christian Science Monitor The Christian Science Monitor210 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA, 02115-3195, United States © 2018 The Christian Science Publishing Society [Privacy]( [Unsubscribe]( Profile]( [Email Preference Center](