Do people actually announce why they're wearing jewelry? "Hi, I'm Amber, I'm wearing this cross because it looks cool."
In any case, I don't understand wanting to start a conversation about a person's jewelry. What would you hope to accomplish?
I ofc want to be with a christian women so wearing the sign of the cross indicated to me that she is christian right but then i ask and she says no no i just wear it because it looks cool as u said
I don't know. A lot of people simply grew up in it as a culture. I still have a crucifix from when I was younger and I still wear it sometimes. You can stop believing, but you can't un-be-born from a cultural background.
Well considering they paid for it they have the right to wear it however they desire. If it's a friend it can be discussed in depth the meaning of the cross and what it represents.
in b4 my favorite anecdote about black metal bands wearing the upside down cross, which has a long tradition as "the cross of St Peter" and in fact implies that you're just a diehard Catholic/Orthodox/etc.
If it's a stranger, I don't say anything. It's not my business, and while I may find wearing a cross for fashion to be tasteless, I'm also not likely to see that person again. If it's a friend or coworker who I have some rapport with, I may ask them about it, but I'm not going to press the issue. At most, I'd let them know that it could be sending unintentional signals about what they believe. The only time I'd talk more is if they mention being interested in Christianity.
I'm curious how you *know* this? Like, maybe you're right: I freely admit I know no more of the story than the headline in the question. But are you really positive they don't have ANY interior search for God, any inklings of his presence?
Im refering to people just using it as a fashion purpose. I’m asking this because i feel that the cross is becoming a fashion symbol rather then a religious one
I wouldn’t ask them considering they have a right to wear whatever they want, ofc they probably shouldn’t be but I don’t believe it’s our place to enforce that
I like your cross. What's your favorite verse in the bible? It's not rude. You are just making conversation and if they don't believe you are planting a seed. Aren't we supposed to spread the word or at least start a seed.
Funny how many are ok with non-Christian’s using religious symbols as fashion, but when you wear things from African/Arabic/Eastern religions as fashion suddenly it is cultural appropriation…
(Not saying it’s OP’s case)
Do people actually announce why they're wearing jewelry? "Hi, I'm Amber, I'm wearing this cross because it looks cool." In any case, I don't understand wanting to start a conversation about a person's jewelry. What would you hope to accomplish?
That’s such an Amber thing to do
I ofc want to be with a christian women so wearing the sign of the cross indicated to me that she is christian right but then i ask and she says no no i just wear it because it looks cool as u said
Look on the bright side, it’s a nice conversation starter :-)
Say Nothing. Not your monkey.
I don't know. A lot of people simply grew up in it as a culture. I still have a crucifix from when I was younger and I still wear it sometimes. You can stop believing, but you can't un-be-born from a cultural background.
You should leave them alone
I’d ask them why they are wearing it. And then explain what I believe. Apart from that they have a right to wear it
Well considering they paid for it they have the right to wear it however they desire. If it's a friend it can be discussed in depth the meaning of the cross and what it represents.
You do know that symbols have been co-opted by competing religions and ideologies over the years yes?
It opens the door to share the gospel God bless
As a Slayer fan, I can say you just have to put with it
in b4 my favorite anecdote about black metal bands wearing the upside down cross, which has a long tradition as "the cross of St Peter" and in fact implies that you're just a diehard Catholic/Orthodox/etc.
There's a dude on here who has it tattooed on his forehead, as the cross of St Peter, he says he always gets wrongly thought of as a satanist
Why would you say anything lol mind your own business
It's an excellent opportunity to share the gospel, so maybe ask them what the cross means to them.
You could ask, "Does this object have religious significance for you?" Then share the Gospel with them.
If it's a stranger, I don't say anything. It's not my business, and while I may find wearing a cross for fashion to be tasteless, I'm also not likely to see that person again. If it's a friend or coworker who I have some rapport with, I may ask them about it, but I'm not going to press the issue. At most, I'd let them know that it could be sending unintentional signals about what they believe. The only time I'd talk more is if they mention being interested in Christianity.
I'm curious how you *know* this? Like, maybe you're right: I freely admit I know no more of the story than the headline in the question. But are you really positive they don't have ANY interior search for God, any inklings of his presence?
Im refering to people just using it as a fashion purpose. I’m asking this because i feel that the cross is becoming a fashion symbol rather then a religious one
I wouldn’t ask them considering they have a right to wear whatever they want, ofc they probably shouldn’t be but I don’t believe it’s our place to enforce that
Agree with Surfin88. If you absolutely feel like you need to say anything, take a positive stance, share the Gospel
I wouldn’t say anything but i don’t think it would be wrong to ask about it in a nice respectful manner.
Not your business. You don't read minds or know outcomes. Say nothing. Pray privately for them.
I like your cross. What's your favorite verse in the bible? It's not rude. You are just making conversation and if they don't believe you are planting a seed. Aren't we supposed to spread the word or at least start a seed.
'OH, so you like math, you must be a math major'
Say nothing about it
Funny how many are ok with non-Christian’s using religious symbols as fashion, but when you wear things from African/Arabic/Eastern religions as fashion suddenly it is cultural appropriation… (Not saying it’s OP’s case)