I need somebody's opinion....

[CashewLPN]

Hiyas all... hows it doing

Happy Holidays!

ok... now that it is holiday time and all... I was wondering.... how many of yous worn a religious symbol to work (IE a cross, a star of david.... et al)

Do yous feel that showing ones faith in that way is a good thing, or a bad thing?

(personally, I am not affiliated with any of the judiasm/post judaism religions... so, the symbol on my pendant is oft confused and misunderstood for something its not.... but, I'd like to wear it... as its a symbol of a part of me and what I believe in.... I'm just afraid of probably afraid of possible ramifications of wearing it.... does that make sence?)

--Barbara

[WriteStuff]

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE..........

When I graduated in 1971 we had a "pinning ceremony" as part of our graduation exercise. I've always felt proud of the pin for obvious reasons, but I never gave it much thought until I read this post.

It's a round, gold pin, with a burgundy border and a gold fillagre (sp?) solid center with a big white "cross" (a plus sign actually)....in the center of that. Sort of like the red cross symbol.

Patients have commented on it frequently over the years and it's a good door opener to talk about my days in Nursing School with them. I have worn it every day I've worked for thirty years.

[nicola]

I have always worn a cross. The one I wear now was a gift from my boyfriend several years ago. It is a celtic design that also reflects my cultural heritage, so is doubly important to me.

I think that the wearing of religious or spiritual jewelry is highly individual. For safety reasons, it does need to be something small. It can serve as an unspoken invitation, as was already posted. For me, it reminds of who I say I am.

As far as the pentagram or goddess is concerned, I'll admit that the first time I saw some one wearing a pentagram I was quietly wigged out. Since that some one was a patient of mine and I was in her home, I had to deal with it. We were eventually able to talk about her beliefs and it helped me a lot. Philosophically, I totally believe that no matter what your spiritual affiliation (for lack of a better word) is, you should be able to proudly proclaim it wherever and not be fearful or made uncomfortable about it.