Does wearing a cross help or hurt when...

[Lamb]

Does wearing a cross or other types of religious jewelry help when you're discussing religion in person with an unbeliever? Do you think it puts them off or does it help them focus on what you're saying to them when you're discussing religion?

 

[Frankj]

Interestingly, I've heard the same question asked about Tats.

I have no real answer that isn't influenced by my own personal preferences, but maybe that old "WWJD' thing should come into platy, the answer is bound to be found in the Bible somewhere but I have no idea where to start looking.

So I look forward to the opinions of others to delve deeper into it.

 

[tango]

Does wearing a cross or other types of religious jewelry help when you're discussing religion in person with an unbeliever? Do you think it puts them off or does it help them focus on what you're saying to them when you're discussing religion?

I don't honestly think it makes any difference. Some people wear crosses because they are committed Christians, others wear crosses because it's a cool piece of jewelry.

If you're wearing a piece of jewelry that's clearly at odds with the message you're trying to convey that potentially changes things. I don't know that I'd pay much attention to someone talking about Jesus while wearing a pentagram on a chain, but even then someone might be wearing what looks like a Star of David because it means something else to them, or because it belonged to a dear family member. It might seem odd to be wearing jewelry associated with a faith that denies Christ as the Messiah while presenting Christ as the Messiah but it's less of a clash than wearing something like a pentagram or an inverted cross.

I suspect when "the world" is looking at us they are far more interested in how we live than in what bits of metal are hanging on our necks.