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Hitler meant the swastika to be a symbol of the eternity of the Third Reich as well as the eternal superiority of the Aryan Race, a belief inculcated into the populace in direct competition with religious beliefs the populace may have had. The alternative Nazi faith was compelling and eagerly believed, especially by a populace fired up in resentment over various evils visited or supposed to have been visited upon the German People. Indeed, perceived prior injustice is a favorite motivator for inspiring followers in a team effort to secure ultimate and eternal justice. And it is a key element in the fusion of self-interest and religious belief.
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