Faith under fire: Student told to remove rosary

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154. Not true. Members of some Catholic ethnic groups are more likely

to wear rosaries than others, but it is "done."

Despite what some would have you believe, Catholics don't uniformly hold all the same beliefs or follow all the same religious practices. We're as diverse as any other large group.

http://jrgray.hubpages.com/hub/Can-Catholics-Wear-a-Rosary-as-a-Necklace

"Catholics in certain cultures have worn rosaries as necklaces to obtain indulgences, show their faith and to remind themselves to pray. There is historical evidence for this being an acceptable practice. Saint de Montfort's writings encourage 'wearing' the rosary. Many portraits of saints, popes and priests show the rosary worn around the neck. There is no specific canon law against wearing the rosary visibly."

And here's an Archbishop who supported another student who got in trouble for wearing a rosary in school:

http://www.ketv.com/Fremont-Girl-Banned-From-Wearing-Rosary-At-School/-/9675214/10134418/-/rxirgc/-/index.html#ixzz2iUSnoMsu

Omaha Catholic Archdiocese Chancellor Rev. Joseph Taphorn said it's disheartening.

"I don't think Christians should have to forfeit what is the symbol for the love of Christ because a few people want to misuse that symbol," he said.

He said the corruption of something as beloved as the rosary disgusts the church.


"One ought to be able to figure out whether she's trying to promote a gang," Taphorn said. "If she's not, why would she be punished for her right of religious freedom and religious expression?"