Is it wrong to wear a cross when you're not of that religion?
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I wouldn't worry about it, plenty of Pagan, neo-pagan, and Wiccans I know wear crosses.  Crosses have been used by tons of non-Christian peoples, gods, goddesses, and sects over time (Assyrians, Celts, Yorumbas, etc); the cross is not inherantly a Christian thing.  The Christians just co-oped the symbol from the pagans around them and made it popular.  My ex-roommate used to wear the cross his grandmother gave him for his Roman Catholic confirmation to circle all the time.  It's not a big deal.\n\nWhen someone asks you about your cross, tell them that you are not Christian and that neither is wearing a cross necklace.  Tell them that plenty of other cultures wore cross jewelry.
67320
Absolutely NO WAY! I could not do that because I am happy with my religion. I don't let people affect my decisions. I make my own. I hope you don't let this "someone" change your religion.
477419
No, it's because the cross is the symbol of victory, where Jesus overcame. It helps me remember what He did for me.
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I don't think it's appropriate for a church to not allow people to worship because of their clothing.  \n\nHowever, I think that arriving at church in clean, neat, and nice clothing can show the respect that we have for God and for the things that we are going to learn there.  Dressing up is often a sign that you want to be well-prepared and have respect for what is going to happen.  That's why people dress for events such as symphony concerts, job interviews, and weddings, right?  Surely if you're willing to dress for the symphony you should be willing to dress for church, since what happens at church has so much more potential to impact your future salvation.\n\nIn my culture and at my church, women wear dresses or skirts and men wear shirts and ties or suits.  If people didn't have this apparel, it would be appropriate for them to show up to church in clean and neat clothing they did have.  Church shouldn't be a fashion show, however, where people try to show off how much money they have.  It should be a time where people come together to worship.
977172
It isn't wrong. The religious nuts want you to think it is wrong but it really isn't. \n\nAs long as it is consensual and as long as protection, then it isn't wrong.
75381
Legally, yes. Your religious beliefs do not matter in the eyes of the law. From a religious standpoint it could be problematic.
176979
Consider it a blessing. it's easy to have faith and believe in something when no one disagrees with you or makes it uncomfortable to do so. now you can say you have faced adversity and STILL went to church and still upheld your belief. it's not the same as risking being fed to the lions, but hopefully you get the point, sometimes you have to stand up for your beliefs with more than words. have courage.
850885
What difference does it make who is wearing a cross? The cross is a pagan symbol that predates Christianity by thousands of years. No true Christian will wear a cross.
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I see nothing wrong with honoring a person with a cenotaph, so neither do I see anything wrong with honoring Jesus on a day that was not his birthday.  Not that Christmas is only about Jesus or Christianity anymore.  I personally like some of its secular aspects, though, like most people, I regret that it has become so commercialized.
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Good for you! It is not wrong but remember to start exposing him to those different type of religion now so he will be able to look back to make his choice
786251
I don't follow an organized religion - I follow Jesus - there is a big difference.
657045
I have a tattoo that some might see as religious, but I'm not sure if that counts. I also have a few crosses that I wear (one at a time). My favorite is a necklace of a butterfly with a cross in the center. I am a Christain and in love with Christ, however I'm not religious. Not sure if that answers your question or not.
210071
I would guess as so long as you did not verbally advocate your religion, the rosary could be perceived as jewelry.
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Well, first of all, Mormons don't have pentagrams on any of their temples. That's kind of funny, I've never heard that before. Go to http://www.mormon.org to find out more. As far as not wearing crosses, it's not that you can't, it's perfectly fine if you want to. But we try not to focus on the symbol of Christs death, but rather on his life, and his atoning sacrifice for us. Hope that helps, have a great day!
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God doesn't care what you are wearing on the outside. It is the inside He is concerned about. Where I go to church, no one is concerned about what you are wearing. They are just happy to see you there. Find a good church that feels the same way. Good luck and God Bless!
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Is it okay to kill if one is not a Christian?  Is it okay to steal or lie if one is not a Christian?
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I absolutely agree that people have the right to wear what they want in a free country, but if that item causes unease to others it should be common sense to those insisting upon wearing it, that they will be causing concern to people around them.\nI could not for example walk down the street wearing a balaclava without arising suspicion and should accept that that is the situation.\nI have no issue with a turban, or with anyone displaying their religion through what they wear, but when your doing so puts me on edge, because I don't know what is going on behind the 'mask', that is where I think the line should be drawn.\nHow do I know for example that the person in front of me, the only part of whom I can see is their eyes, is not a man who might attack me, is not someone carrying a weapon???  How do I know that?  Anyone, could wear this outfit, non-muslims too, because they are able to hide behind it.\nAs a secondary point, if we were to go to a muslim country we would be made to wear the outfit, even though it is not our culture or religion, and if we did not we would be stoned to death.  So don't be telling me that we are not tolerent of other cultures!!