Christians 'should wear crosses'

[prodigalson12]

Christians ‘should wear crosses’

A bishop is calling on Christians to wear crosses in public to demonstrate they “aren’t going to disappear quietly from the market place”.

The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Rev Jonathan Gledhill said Christians should wear them at work and not be intimidated into putting them away.

He also criticised councils which tried to “rebrand Christmas” for fear of offending other religions.

Such decisions were made out of “sheer ignorance,” he said.

“Ethnic minorities are far more anxious about the rampant secularism and commercialism that erodes all Christian standards than they are about their host country properly celebrating its Christian foundations,” he said.

The Lichfield Diocese serves Staffordshire, north Shropshire, and parts of the West Midlands.

news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/8324820.stm

Now, I’ve heard that we are not supposed to wear our crosses like jewelry, that if you wear a crucifix, it should remain hidden, under your shirt as opposed to how it’s often used as an accessory with fashion trends.

I do think it would be cool if this turned into a movement, where the people you encounter that were practicing Christians could be clearly viewed as one by recognizing the cross around their neck. I wear a crucifix along with two miraculous medals, I bet that would make an even bolder statement if I were displaying them in public.

 

[livi]

I’ve never heard not to wear them like jewelry, and mine usually are visible. Its not as a fashion statement, its because I’m Christian and I’m not ashamed of it.

 

[Poetess_Kera]

It would be great if this became a movement! I have a cross I received in a grade nine ceremony at my school that I wear often. I’m also asking for a Holy Spirit medal for Christmas.

 

[Br.Rich_SFO]

Christians ‘should wear crosses’

A bishop is calling on Christians to wear crosses in public to demonstrate they “aren’t going to disappear quietly from the market place”.

The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Rev Jonathan Gledhill said Christians should wear them at work and not be intimidated into putting them away.

He also criticised councils which tried to “rebrand Christmas” for fear of offending other religions.

Such decisions were made out of “sheer ignorance,” he said.

“Ethnic minorities are far more anxious about the rampant secularism and commercialism that erodes all Christian standards than they are about their host country properly celebrating its Christian foundations,” he said.

The Lichfield Diocese serves Staffordshire, north Shropshire, and parts of the West Midlands.

news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/8324820.stm

Now, I’ve heard that we are not supposed to wear our crosses like jewelry, that if you wear a crucifix, it should remain hidden, under your shirt as opposed to how it’s often used as an accessory with fashion trends.

I do think it would be cool if this turned into a movement, where the people you encounter that were practicing Christians could be clearly viewed as one by recognizing the cross around their neck. I wear a crucifix along with two miraculous medals, I bet that would make an even bolder statement if I were displaying them in public.

There is a difference between a Crucifix being worn for religious purposes and being worn as jewlery.

 

[lakotak]

I wear a crucifix and a medal as a profession of faith. One day, I just don’t want to have to explain to Jesus, if he should ask, why I hid him under my blouse instead of professing my belief in him in view of all.

 

[Reuben_J]

There is no rule to say that we must wear the crucifix. While it is good to wear it and to make a statement, I would take note of this post: There is a difference between a Crucifix being worn for religious purposes and being worn as jewlery, by Br. Rich SFO.

We have long tradition of having Sacramental articles which we wear or keep so it is quite Catholic ‘culture’ to practice it. Having said that, wearing them therefore comes with the right heart. So it is not an issue actually about wearing the crucifix.

I suppose if we are ashamed to wear a crucifix, there’s really a problem with that. On the other hand if we don’t wear but not because we are ashamed of it, then it is perfectly alright. Jesus will surely not ask us, why did not you wear the crucifix? So these are two different things altogether so that we should not be unnecessarily guilty when not wearing or showing one.

God bless.

 

[prodigalson12]

I’ve been wearing my chainwear a lot in public, they kind of think I’m into the gangster stuff mentality due to it, ROFL.

Ok, if you wear it outside, tone it down unless you live in a little town that can use some God gangsta influence.

I’m going to tone down my string to only two, a crucifix and a small gold MM.

 

[Tracy24]

I wear a crucifix and a medal as a profession of faith. One day, I just don’t want to have to explain to Jesus, if he should ask, why I hid him under my blouse instead of professing my belief in him in view of all.

Ditto

 

[latin_rite]

I think the whole don’t wear them as jewelry, thing came about as Some people wear the rosary as if its some instyle trinket, with no regard to its meaning.

 

[mangy_dog]

Christians ‘should wear crosses’

A bishop is calling on Christians to wear crosses in public to demonstrate they “aren’t going to disappear quietly from the market place”.

The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Rev Jonathan Gledhill said Christians should wear them at work and not be intimidated into putting them away.

He also criticised councils which tried to “rebrand Christmas” for fear of offending other religions.

Such decisions were made out of “sheer ignorance,” he said.

“Ethnic minorities are far more anxious about the rampant secularism and commercialism that erodes all Christian standards than they are about their host country properly celebrating its Christian foundations,” he said.

The Lichfield Diocese serves Staffordshire, north Shropshire, and parts of the West Midlands.

news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/8324820.stm

Now, I’ve heard that we are not supposed to wear our crosses like jewelry, that if you wear a crucifix, it should remain hidden, under your shirt as opposed to how it’s often used as an accessory with fashion trends.

I do think it would be cool if this turned into a movement, where the people you encounter that were practicing Christians could be clearly viewed as one by recognizing the cross around their neck. I wear a crucifix along with two miraculous medals, I bet that would make an even bolder statement if I were displaying them in public.

I wear a “Our Lady of Guadalupe” medal dangling from my hospital I.D. badge. It has been blessed.

I hear what you are saying about using religious items as “fashion jewelry”.

Just recently the subject of praying the Rosary came up with someone at work and I volunteered that I carry the Rosary in my pocket and that I pray it everyday. The person wondered why I didn’t wear it around my neck.
I simply told her that it should be prayed regardless of where you carry it. It is useless to carry it around your neck and not pray it.

She understood. The following day I gave her a Rosary and the instructions on how to pray it.

 

[Holly3278]

I wear my Catholic medals all the time and every so often someone will ask me what they are. I tell them “They are my Catholic medals.” and they’re like “Oh that’s neat.”