Faith under fire: Student told to remove rosary

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138. The Catholic Code of Canon Law might think rosaries used as gang signs are not allowed

Code of Canon Law says, “Sacred objects, which are designated for divine worship by dedication or blessing, are to be treated reverently and are not to be employed for profane or inappropriate use even if they are owned by private persons.”

Gang signs would fall under this rule, wouldn't they? Of course, so would Madonna who sort of inspired this "fashion." Indigenous culture has infused church dogma with their own colorful ethnic flavor in the West. A gaudy manifestation of religious faith characterizes the shrines, retablos, milagros which also reveal an equally strong belief in magic. Perhaps the gangs ascribe some protective power to the rosary itself. I notice some wear multiple crucifixes. Like charms. Hopefully not just fashion accessories.

What I will be curious to see is whether the fad spreads to Protestants because then it would clearly be for the wrong reasons as Protestants do not pray for intercession to Mary nor do they depict images of Christ on a crucifix. But I can see some ignorant of their own traditions wearing them as fashion statements.

I think we can all safely assume the nuns would not approve.