Wearing Crosses

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I see many people around these days wearing crosses as amulets. Even if they are non-christian. Is it all for just looks these days?
 
Wearing crosses is an old tradition for christians to wear. I see nothing wrong in non-believers weare them,as Jesus said;“those who are whit us is not against us” so the crhristian tradition to wear a cross,or a crucifux,is a good sign as long as it is based on some faith in God. Wearing a cross just because it fits the clothes is a thing I am strongly against.
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The issue here when other religions see those non-religious people wearing crosses then sinning (committing adultery, becoming drunk in the streets, etc…), they take bad impression about Christianity…😦
 
Yeah, It seems that it tends to be Greeks and Italians that wear them even if they aren’t Christian. (No racism WHATSOEVER) I’m simply meaning : Are they wearing them because its part of their Christian Culture they come from?
 
scimitar60 said:
I see many people around these days wearing crosses as amulets. Even if they are non-christian. Is it all for just looks these days?
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I do not wear my cross for appearance only. There are many times when other jewelry would look more socially acceptable. However, we cannot judge others who wear crosses and may or may not be Christian in mindset or action. A person’s actions will always speak louder, so I don’t think we should be too worried that the cross is getting a bad wrap. I don’t think people are making generalizations about Christianity because they may see someone doing something unChristian and wearing a cross. It would be the same if I was a fantastic Christian and did not wear a one, don’t you think?:rolleyes:
 
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I see many people around these days wearing crosses as amulets. Even if they are non-christian. Is it all for just looks these days?
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How do you know really know their intent? Or their beliefs for that matter? Unless you know them personally, why do you automatically assume their reasons for their choice in jewelry?
 
Sam_777 said:
The issue here when other religions see those non-religious people wearing crosses then sinning (committing adultery, becoming drunk in the streets, etc…), they take bad impression about Christianity…😦
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Exactly my thoughts. It’s a terrible shame how a few people acting hypocritically automatically give the rest a bad name in the eyes of many others.
 
scimitar60 said:
Yeah, It seems that it tends to be Greeks and Italians that wear them even if they aren’t Christian. (No racism WHATSOEVER) I’m simply meaning : Are they wearing them because its part of their Christian Culture they come from?
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Its probably that. I could also be a gift or heirloom from a Catholic or non-Catholic Christian relative.
 
PatriceA said:
How do you know really know their intent? Or their beliefs for that matter? Unless you know them personally, why do you automatically assume their reasons for their choice in jewelry?
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Well sorry, but it’s quite obvious to make the assumption…
I know someone fairly well who wears a cross. He says he is Orthodox yet doesn’t go to church, swears every single sentance, insults people, etc etc etc. I’m sorry if this is considered judging someone but that is what I mean as in a ‘non practicing’ Christian wearing a cross.
 
We are what we are. Being human, we follow our nature and are, at base, judgmental: You are what you eat, Clothes make the man, Shoes make an impression (usually on someone’s backside), etc. To watch someone committing grievous error while wearing a Crucifix, Star of David, or any other symbol of faith can only make one wonder, even if only briefly about that person’s state of mind, if not state of soul. It’s quite natural to do so. I find I’m torn between tolerance (not knowing the person’s soul) and my duty toward spiritual works of mercy (admonishing sinners, instructing the ignorant). If I act at all, I take into consideration how well I know the person in question. If I know them well, I might take them aside. If they are a stranger, I pray for them. If I’m with someone who questions the other person’s actions, I reiterate what I’ve just here written. Praying for others is so powerful and yet, we rarely see the results.

To answer the question, though, in my experience those who wear crosses/crucifixes do wear them because of their cultural background/heritage. I find that they are usually gifts from loving parents/grandparents or other family members.
 
scimitar60 said:
Well sorry, but it’s quite obvious to make the assumption…
I know someone fairly well who wears a cross. He says he is Orthodox yet doesn’t go to church, swears every single sentance, insults people, etc etc etc. I’m sorry if this is considered judging someone but that is what I mean as in a ‘non practicing’ Christian wearing a cross.
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At least he is still connecting on the smallest of levels with his Orthodox background and you have no way of judging what is actually in his heart. Only God can. By your friend still wearing a cross, I would look at it as there is still hope that he will become a practicing Christian again. You though seem to already have given up on him.
 
Yes anyone who believes in Jesus Christ can wear crosses.

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