Rosary Bead Ban in a Public School

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A ban on wearing rosary beads at one north-central Washington school district has sparked debate among students, school administrators and members of the clergy.

The school may have been too hasty in the way it implemented the ban, though students could put themselves in danger if they are mistakenly identified as gang members, said the Rev. Dan Dufner at St. Francis Catholic Church in Chelan, who received calls about the issue.

But the Rev. Francisco Higuera at Holy Apostles Catholic Church in East Wenatchee said members of the Hispanic community often wear rosary beads around their necks.

seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/6420AP_WA_Rosary_Debate.html
 
I can see the dilemma of the school. If they were told that it could be a possible sign of gang involvment, it is their job to keep all students safe. Could you imagine the uproar of being accused of Racism and Racial Profiling if they only enforce it for some kids. (the ones obviously not gang members)
 
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Courtneyjo:
A ban on wearing rosary beads at one north-central Washington school district has sparked debate among students, school administrators and members of the clergy.
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Rosaries aren’t meant to be worn as necklaces. They aren’t fashion accessories.

– Mark L. Chance.
 
I always believe wearing Rosary Beads around you neck is a disgrace. It’s not a piece of jewerly.
 
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mlchance:
Rosaries aren’t meant to be worn as necklaces. They aren’t fashion accessories.

– Mark L. Chance.
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Agreed they are not fashion accessories for Catholics but for others they may be.:confused:
 
Karin said:
Agreed they are not fashion accessories for Catholics but for others they may be.
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Irrelevant. No one, regardless of religion, has any business wearing a rosary as a necklace. That’s not what they’re for. What’s next? Kids wearing pantyhose over their heads, and then complaining when schools say they can’t do that?

– Mark L. Chance.
 
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mlchance:
Irrelevant. No one, regardless of religion, has any business wearing a rosary as a necklace. That’s not what they’re for. What’s next? Kids wearing pantyhose over their heads, and then complaining when schools say they can’t do that?

– Mark L. Chance.
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Playing devil’s advocate here…but if you are not Catholic and choose to where a Rosary as a necklace who are you to tell them otherwise?
Perhaps a solution is not to sell Rosaries to non-Catholics?!
 
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Karin:
Playing devil’s advocate here…but if you are not Catholic and choose to where a Rosary as a necklace who are you to tell them otherwise?
Perhaps a solution is not to sell Rosaries to non-Catholics?!
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I think a Catholic has a right to be offended. Of course there shouldn’t be a law against it, but I wouldn’t blame Catholics for being offended. I wouldn’t wear a rosary as a necklace simply because I know it would offend Catholics, and I wouldn’t want to do that.
 
I’ve worn a Rosary before. I wore it underneath my shirt, so I don’t think it could rightly be called a “fashion statement.” But I find nothing offensive about it. It was my great grandfathers, and I wanted to keep it with me as a sacramental.

Whatif the school banned the wear of crucifixes, because gang members began wearing them? Would it be a just rule? Would I take off my crucifix? I don’t think I would. I would continue wearing it under my shirt, just as I always do, not as a fashion statement, but as a sacramental.
 
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bapcathluth:
I think a Catholic has a right to be offended. Of course there shouldn’t be a law against it, but I wouldn’t blame Catholics for being offended. I wouldn’t wear a rosary as a necklace simply because I know it would offend Catholics, and I wouldn’t want to do that.
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And I never said a Catholic could or should not be offended. But what offends one does not always offend another!
 
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Karin:
And I never said a Catholic could or should not be offended. But what offends one does not always offend another!
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So that makes it okay? I don’t get this argument.

What if I said wearing a swastika wasn’t offensive to me? Would that be okay? Sometimes the feelings of others outweigh the fashion statement of a few.
 
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AmyS:
So that makes it okay? I don’t get this argument.

What if I said wearing a swastika wasn’t offensive to me? Would that be okay? Sometimes the feelings of others outweigh the fashion statement of a few.
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I agree. :amen:

It will be sad if rosaries become a gang symbol.:bigyikes:
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AmyS:
So that makes it okay? I don’t get this argument…
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The point I was attempting to make was that not everyone finds wearing a rosary offensive. If people want to wear it as a necklace I say let them!
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What if I said wearing a swastika wasn’t offensive to me? Would that be okay? Sometimes the feelings of others outweigh the fashion statement of a few.
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Sure wear a swastika if you choose…it is not offensive to me …it is actually a religious symbol for some people (Buddhists & Hindus, Pagans).
 
It seems confusing to me as they did not actually ban the wearing of them… Instead, they just hav to wear a shirt over them.

If you wear it for a religious reason, then wear it under a shirt. If for fashion, accessorize something else.
Though, as it is a Catholic sacramental, I don’t see why non-catholics would wear it for fashion simply for the fact it could offend others… Maybe the Koran tied around the neck with be the next fad… I’m sure no one would mind that :eek:
 
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AmyS:
So that makes it okay? I don’t get this argument.

What if I said wearing a swastika wasn’t offensive to me? Would that be okay? Sometimes the feelings of others outweigh the fashion statement of a few.
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as many native americans and other indigenous populations still use the swastika as a good luck symbol, i think it depends on the context in which it is being worn/used.
 
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Karin:
Sure wear a swastika if you choose…it is not offensive to me …it is actually a religious symbol for some people (Buddhists & Hindus, Pagans).
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Semper Fi:
as many native americans and other indigenous populations still use the swastika as a good luck symbol, i think it depends on the context in which it is being worn/used.
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Okay, maybe my example wasn’t the best. I actually knew that, but, was thinking about it on one level. Of course, not the way the two of you where thinking. :banghead: Banging head is for the, “duh” on my part.

Anyways, Catholics look at it in one way, and a fashion a statement isn’t one of them. Even the way itsjustdave1988 mentioned is different. There are things that should be respected. It should not be a gang symbol. It is sad that some see it as a fashion accessory. I am allowed to be irritated by it. But, when it comes down to it, neither thing changes the importance and preciousness of it.
 
If your kid wears a Rosary make him pray it with you every time you catch him. Never give a Rosary to a non-catholic who doesn’t ask for it and how to pray it. Teach them how…

BTW Muslims have a string of prayer beads, but they’re too small to be worn.
 
I guess one thing that bothers me so much about it is they are something we have been put down for using. it is another one of those “things” we “worship.” It irritates me. They are preciouse to us.
 
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BlackKnight:
BTW Muslims have a string of prayer beads, but they’re too small to be worn.
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Not true you can wear Muslim prayer beads as a bracelet
 
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