What if all Catholics wore a garment to identify themselves as Catholic?

[Tis_Bearself]

I bet you’re a big hit at the ren faire, though.

 

[Tis_Bearself]

So that’s why moms were letting their kids mess with those annoying things in church all last year. It was a CCD lesson on the Trinity. Who knew?

 

[Tis_Bearself]

In all seriousness, i think it is better to just let people know you’re a Christian by your love, as the old song went.
I like Roman collars and such on priests, and habits on sisters, but making everyone of a certain religion wear an identifier sounds too much like “yellow stars” for me to feel comfortable. If someone wishes to wear a visible crucifix or a medal, it’s their choice. If someone wishes to be “undercover” in their dress, that’s also their choice.

 

[thistle]

What do you think of the idea of all Catholics distinguishing themselves as Catholics by wearing a kind or style of garment? Muslims have garments, Hindus have a style of dress, ethnic groups have forms of dress…Catholic religious have garments.

Just as with any religious group, it’s purpose would be to identify each other, to be a witness, and to aid in identity.

If you mean every single Catholic and not just religious and lay orders then no I don’t think its a good idea.