AS CHRISTIANS, ARE WE ALLOWED TO WEAR A CROSS?

[ATSTD]

Or, a Christian can choose to wear a cross for their personal reasons and deserve not to be judged for it.

You're entitled to your outlook on the situation. We all judge

 

[bluejean_bible]

You're entitled to your outlook on the situation.
We all judge

Indeed we do.

 

[ATSTD]

Indeed we do.

I'm glad we can agree to disagree. You don't see that in society or in any communities today. So my respect for you continues to grow. I just pray we never hate one another. There is just too much of that in the world.

 

[hornetguy]

In our times, where people wear football jerseys to show their allegiance to "their team", or rings that signify their membership of a group like the Masonic Lodge, or shirts/jackets with the Harley Davidson logo on them, wearing a cross would seem to be almost expected for believers. It's not, of course, but there is certainly no problem with wearing something that identifies your allegiance to something.
It's not "bragging" or "showing off".... at least not for me. I wear it because the cross means something to me... and I like being reminded of it on a daily basis...

 

[DOUGLASPAUL]

In our times, where people wear football jerseys to show their allegiance to "their team", or rings that signify their membership of a group like the Masonic Lodge, or shirts/jackets with the Harley Davidson logo on them, wearing a cross would seem to be almost expected for believers. It's not, of course, but there is certainly no problem with wearing something that identifies your allegiance to something.
It's not "bragging" or "showing off".... at least not for me. I wear it because the cross means something to me... and I like being reminded of it on a daily basis...

Great comment, bro! I agree!

 

[JaumeJ]

I don't wear a cross, but I don't wear much jewelry, either.

But there's a specific reason I usually don't wear one.

God calls me to people who have been abused, usually in childhood, by people claiming to be Christians, and/or their abusers were enabled by people claiming to be Christians.

I once read a story about a middle-aged man who was repeatedly abused as a boy by a priest. He said that he always saw the priest's silver cross shimmering in the light while this priest was abusing him.

For him, the cross symbolized people claiming to have a direct line with God, then using it to abuse others in terrible ways.

I tend to have a very neutral (harmless) appearance to others (or I try,) and after some time (at work, in volunteer groups, etc.,) people often open up to me about their deepest hurts. Imagine what it's like for the many people who have been sexually abused from the time they were toddlers by someone claiming to be a Christian, while others (their other parent, for example,) who also claimed to be a Christian, looked the other way. One woman I talked to was abused by a pastor and a policemen, with a coach also later attempting.

Some were even told, "This is how God wants you to express love," or "God made you for this."

Can you imagine?!!

I'd be pretty apprehensive about anything having to do with God or Christianity, too.

So, I just try to hang back and get to know people, let them vent their hurts, get a feel for where they are in their journey.

I then usually ask, "Have you ever tried... talking to God about how you feel?" and kind of go from there.

I have no qualms about sharing my faith -- I used to have an "In God We Trust" license plate, and, when I got to know some fellow employees, carried a Bible to read on my breaks. This began an interesting conversation with an atheist and a Jehovah's Witness.

I just choose to be selective about when to share and how much as I learn what others share and see how they respond.

I like to say it's my "Ester calling."

Like Esther, I started out life as an orphan, was adopted, and have found my witness most effective when I share my faith strategically.

Thank you for sharing your love of God with all. No boasting, just very good teaching from you. May you always be as you seem to be now. What a good worker. What good works. All love in Jesus Yeshua.

 

[Karlon]

by course, yes!!!! only with the right intentions. knowing that Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins. the cross gives us life! it's a means of communication to others that we believe in Jesus. remember the band "Black Sabbath"? they were heavy metal pioneers. well they were accused of incorporating the devil in their music which has never been proven. so they started wearing crosses hoping that people would get the message that they are not devil supporters.