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Published: October 13, 2006
The adornment of one's jacket with pins does not itself raise controversy. However if these decorative pins are of religious nature, contentions are sure to arise. The wearing of religious pins and insignia has come under heated debate in recent years with sides arguing the appropriateness of displaying one's religious belief.
The debate usually revolves around how ostentatious the religious paraphernalia is and where it is worn. With so much drama surrounding religion in general terms, the religious pin and fellow markers are coming under fire.
Of course there is an array of religions and beliefs; however the one religion that seems to make use of religious pins the most is Christianity. If one really thinks about it, seeing a person wearing a cross pin is not an extraordinary occurrence. There are many websites dedicated to the manufacturing and sale of religious pins. Many of these websites discuss how wearing a religious pin makes use of the power and influence lapel pins possess to diffuse their belief. Most of these religious pins show logos of religious icons such as Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary and of Christian organizations and slogans. Some different religious pins include:
Around the holidays, religious pins tend to make a resurgence. Though there are holiday pins which do not necessarily signify a religious decree, many of the pins do represent some sense of one's religion. There are many different types of holiday pins featuring the Star of David for those of the Jewish faith. For Christians, there are holiday pins of angels, crosses, the word believe, and the Jesus fish. Holiday pins are big sellers when it comes to the winter months and can be found in most holiday specialty stores or on-line.
Despite the extensiveness of religious pins, there is still controversy that swirls around their presence. Those who choose not to speak of or advertise their religion may take issue with those who put their religion out into the world for everyone to see. This especially can be a concern when it comes to wearing religious pins in schools or in the workplace. Most of these institutions allow their persons to wear religious insignia freely, as long as it is not obtrusive or offensive to others' beliefs.
However in 2004, France adopted a law which bans ostentatious religious insignia in state schools. The law was primarily passed to maintain France's strict secularism, their rigid separation of religion and state in public institutions. This ban includes large Christian crosses, Muslim head scarves, and Jewish skullcaps. The French government came under large fire when Muslim groups angrily protested saying this law infringed upon their religious rights. Even Christian groups in the United States revolted against the decision saying it was just another tactic in which their choice to practice their religion was suppressed.
Only time will tell if laws like this will pass in the US. If so, they will surely be met with many angry protests. Until that day, each person is entitled to their belief and making their belief known in the form of a religious pin or other form of religious wear. Whichever your religious preference, if any, feel free to wear it proudly–for the time being anyway.
Christian lapel pins. 12 October 2006. 12 October 2006.
www.lapelpinweb.com/christian_lapel_pins.html
Pin Mart. 12 October 2006. 12 October 2006. www.pinmart.com
The Tribune. 12 October 2006. 12 October 2006. www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040305/world.htm#1
Of course there is an array of religions and beliefs; however the one religion that seems to make use of religious pins the most is Christianity. If one really thinks about it, seeing a person wearing a cross pin is not an extraordinary occurrence. There are many websites dedicated to the manufacturing and sale of religious pins. Many of these websites discuss how wearing a religious pin makes use of the power and influence lapel pins possess to diffuse their belief. Most of these religious pins show logos of religious icons such as Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary and of Christian organizations and slogans. Some different religious pins include:
- Saints
- Angels
- Holy Trinity
- Jesus Christ
- Star of David
Around the holidays, religious pins tend to make a resurgence. Though there are holiday pins which do not necessarily signify a religious decree, many of the pins do represent some sense of one's religion. There are many different types of holiday pins featuring the Star of David for those of the Jewish faith. For Christians, there are holiday pins of angels, crosses, the word believe, and the Jesus fish. Holiday pins are big sellers when it comes to the winter months and can be found in most holiday specialty stores or on-line.
Despite the extensiveness of religious pins, there is still controversy that swirls around their presence. Those who choose not to speak of or advertise their religion may take issue with those who put their religion out into the world for everyone to see. This especially can be a concern when it comes to wearing religious pins in schools or in the workplace. Most of these institutions allow their persons to wear religious insignia freely, as long as it is not obtrusive or offensive to others' beliefs.
However in 2004, France adopted a law which bans ostentatious religious insignia in state schools. The law was primarily passed to maintain France's strict secularism, their rigid separation of religion and state in public institutions. This ban includes large Christian crosses, Muslim head scarves, and Jewish skullcaps. The French government came under large fire when Muslim groups angrily protested saying this law infringed upon their religious rights. Even Christian groups in the United States revolted against the decision saying it was just another tactic in which their choice to practice their religion was suppressed.
Only time will tell if laws like this will pass in the US. If so, they will surely be met with many angry protests. Until that day, each person is entitled to their belief and making their belief known in the form of a religious pin or other form of religious wear. Whichever your religious preference, if any, feel free to wear it proudly–for the time being anyway.
Christian lapel pins. 12 October 2006. 12 October 2006.
www.lapelpinweb.com/christian_lapel_pins.html
Pin Mart. 12 October 2006. 12 October 2006. www.pinmart.com
The Tribune. 12 October 2006. 12 October 2006. www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040305/world.htm#1
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