Is it wrong to wear a crucifix?

[tonychanyt]

The Bible does not explicitly prohibit or command the wearing of crucifixes. It is a matter of Christian freedom up to your conscience. Does it remind you of Christ's death and sacrifice? Or do you wear it as a fashion trend? Are you wearing it in faith?

I would not do it. But then, I don't even wear a watch.

 

[Offline4Better.]

The Bible does not explicitly prohibit or command the wearing of crucifixes. It is a matter of Christian freedom up to your conscience. Does it remind you of Christ's death and sacrifice? Or do you wear it as a fashion trend? Are you wearing it in faith?

I would not do it. But then, I don't even wear a watch.

Well, if a Christian wears a crucifix, it is okay, however, one might want to be careful to wear a crucifix if working with young folks, or folks who are sensitive with heavy topics, as a crucifix depicts Jesus being executed. I do not wear any crucifix or cross necklace, as my neck is sensitive to wearing necklaces.

 

[d taylor]

-

​

No need to, the cross served it purpose and it was the means that Jesus was executed. It gives no one any power or protection, the cross gives no one God's free gift of Eternal Life.

 

[pelargir]

“For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” 1 Cor. 2:2

 

[Reluctant Theologian]

The Bible does not explicitly prohibit or command the wearing of crucifixes. It is a matter of Christian freedom up to your conscience. Does it remind you of Christ's death and sacrifice? Or do you wear it as a fashion trend? Are you wearing it in faith?

I would not do it. But then, I don't even wear a watch.

Not wearing a watch - I can empathise with that

For the 1st century CE believers - not the cross was the symbol of Christianity, but the fish symbol.

Fish in Greek is 'ichthys' - an acronym for 'Iēsous Christos, Theou Yios, Sōtēr' translating to 'Yeshua Messiah/Christ, God's Son, Savior'

If I had to choose a symbol, that would be it.

In Europe it's quite common for Christians to put a fish bumper sticker on their car to communicate they're believers e.g.: