Is it wrong for a Catholic to wear a star of David pendant/necklace?

[Irish_Kathy]

Interesting. So, a question then, for you Christians: Do you still consider yourself to be another sect of Judaism?

I know that all of the early Christians simply considered themselves observant Jews. But since then, Christendom seems to have went away from that idea.

I think one of the best people you can get your answer from is Sr. Rosalind Moss. She’s a Jewish convert to Catholicism and certainly believes that Catholicism is a completion of the Jewish Faith. Here’s a link so you can understand her point of view a bit better. Both Sr. Moss and Brother Bob Fishman have gone a long way toward convincing me that there is at least many good solid links between Judaism and Catholicism.

catholic.com/seminars/moss.asp

video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1815168634641791236#

 

[AJTheMan]

So, would you say that Catholicism is simply a different sect of Judaism?

 

[whatevergirl]

Interesting. So, a question then, for you Christians: Do you still consider yourself to be another sect of Judaism?

I know that all of the early Christians simply considered themselves observant Jews. But since then, Christendom seems to have went away from that idea.

*No, we (Catholics) do not consider ourselves to be a sect of Judaism. I am familiar with Messianic Judaism, which is basically Jews who believe that Jesus is the Messiah. That is a sect, to me, because of the foundation of the religion being rooted in the Torah, and Jewish customs and traditions from the OT. (yet they believe that Jesus died for our sins) *

 

[whatevergirl]

So, would you say that Catholicism is simply a different sect of Judaism?

*Interesting question.
My understanding is that Jesus came to fulfill the Scriptures (OT) as He says in the Gospels. Basically many scholars feel that Christianty is a furthering of Judiasm or a fulfillment of it, since the Jews were waiting for the Messiah…Jesus came (as the Messiah) and thus fulfilled the prophecy to save mankind from sin (His death upon the cross). Since those who practice Judaism do not believe that Christ was/is the Messiah, Christians wouldn’t be a “sect” of it.
*

 

[AJTheMan]

Thanks for answering, whatevergirl.

I was just wondering how Catholics see themselves.

 

[JCnMe]

Actually the early Christian Churches used both the 5 pointed star (Seal of Solomon) and the 6 pointed (Star of David) as symbols of protection over the doors…the Star of David is the symbol of the connection between Heaven and Earth …So above-So below… It was not used as a symbol of the Jewish faith- until the Nazis

It is a symbol of God’s Love for His creation…and the connection with Him-you can wear it with a small cross on the same chain -then you have the Father and the Son…

 

[whatevergirl]

Actually the early Christian Churches used both the 5 pointed star (Seal of Solomon) and the 6 pointed (Star of David) as symbols of protection over the doors…the Star of David is the symbol of the connection between Heaven and Earth …So above-So below… It was not used as a symbol of the Jewish faith- until the Nazis

It is a symbol of God’s Love for His creation…and the connection with Him-you can wear it with a small cross on the same chain -then you have the Father and the Son…

I appreciate your reply here…I am glad I asked the question! I’ve always wondered…

 

[Philomeena]

Thank you, Roy5, for bringing up a very interesting political way of looking at the Star of David. As a biblical student, it never occured to me to look at the Star of David in terms of very current political issues and the support that it may convey to one side over the other in middle east politics.

 

[twopekinguys]

*Oh really? lol That’s neat. I find the diamond version of this to be particular pretty at Tiffany’s. But, they have a silver one too…and it’s really lovely. I have always liked this, for decades, but always thought it would somehow be ‘taboo’ to wear it.

Fr David–I really appreciate your snippit of history there, in response to this. *

Sorry I haven’t gotten back sooner.

If my tattoo weren’t so faded right now, I would send you a picture of it.

It is probably 1 1/2" from point to point, and the points were slightly colored with greens, blues, and yellows.(nothing outlandish), then a red rose is intertwined through it.

I am allergic to Gold so this was my next best choice.

I have thought about getting a crucifix tattoo for the other side, but just haven’t found the right one yet.

 

[AutumnSakura]

I’m not sure that I can say that it is wrong for you to wear a Star of David, but I would ask you to consider what such a necklace conveys to others. As was mentioned before, most people associate it with Judaism, and will be confused if you claim to be Catholic and wear the Star. Personally, I make a point to wear my baptismal cross about 95% of the time, partly as a reminder to myself about living a Christian life, and also as a very public testimony to others about my faith. Many people comment on how pretty it looks, and it is a great conversation starter for talks about my faith and what the cross means. If you were to wear a Star of David, you might be depriving yourself and others the opportunities that you might have had while wearing a cross to share your Catholic beliefs. While it is true that Christ came not to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it, and we can recognize the Jewish heritage of the Apostolic faith, I would be hesitant to encourage anyone to go beyond that simple acknowledgment. BTW, “Messianic” Judaism is a Protestant sect, and most of the members don’t even come from a Jewish background. It’s just one more flavor of Protestantism, but one with a strange sort of liturgical practice and Hebrew inspired vocab that draws people because of its “exotic” appeal.