Why A Young Man Might Wear a Crucifix Necklace
The crucifix necklace brings together two different schools of thought. Some who wear a crucifix necklace admire the detached life of the monk. Those who admire the monks typically frown on the display of wealth. Often others who might wear a crucifix necklace have a real love for jewelry. They see nothing wrong with the display of wealth. The following article suggests yet another way by which a necklace on a young man can help to do away with meaningless differences. The article writer has focused on differences that are apt to arise from the introduction of children throughout the world to varying religious views.What do these four objects have in common: tattooed crucifix, Italy metal pendant, wood cross on a necklace and a rosary? All four of those objects bring to mind the items carried by the crusaders. Many crusaders also wore a crucifix necklace.
A crucifix necklace is far more than a wooden cross hanging from the neck. It might display the craftsmanship of a silver or goldsmith. It might bear on the cross a depiction of Jesus Christ. It might come at the end of an exquisite silver or gold chain.
Today, some people might be surprised to see certain young men wearing a crucifix necklace. Not all wearers of that necklace share the conservative views of many strong Christians. In fact, not all of those who wear that necklace make a point of attending weekly church services.
Why then would a young man elect to wear a crucifix necklace? He might well hope to please his parents, who would undoubtedly appreciate a nod to the family’s chosen religion. The young man would realize that society now views a necklace as an acceptable piece of jewelry for men.
Interestingly, the growing acceptance of jewelry for men might help to create greater world unity. The sons of Christians are not the only children who have favored a necklace for the display of their religious persuasion. A young man in Los Angeles County has introduced evidence of that fact.
That young man did not wear a crucifix necklace. He did, though, know a couple friends who might have reason to buy a crucifix necklace. He had once served as usher at a Catholic wedding, a wedding where many young men wore some type of necklace.
That young man did not want a crucifix necklace. He knew where he could get a necklace with a Baha’i symbol. That young man had grown up in a Baha’i family. Unfortunately, he had never known his grandfather, a much-respected Baha’i.
One day that same young man, a computer technician, was repairing a computer for an older Iranian Baha’i. The young man then discovered that his customer had known the technician’s grandfather. The young man also realized that the same customer could again need computer repairs.
The young man did not want the customer to feel like the young technician had abandoned his grandfather’s chosen religion. The young man therefore wanted to display his willingness to identify with other Baha’is. Thus that young man considered going to the Baha’i bookstore, and purchasing a Baha’i necklace.
His mother had mixed views on her son’s possible course of action. She was pleased to see that he did not care to hide the fact that he was a Baha’i. By the same token, she would have liked to see her son going to a bookstore in order to buy books.