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ALMOST anything can be done, as long as it's with respect. If you're not Catholic and just want to wear it because you think it's nice as a design, my personal opinion is why not? As long as you use it with respect (in other words, don't wear it upside down or something, or taunt people with it) I feel it shouldn't offend anyone because only people who know you, know you're not Catholic, and just explain you like the style. But remember, it is a religious symbol, and if you're not Catholic, don't you think you might be in a contradiction? If you don't have any issues with that, then go right ahead. I'm not Catholic but I wear one sometimes, because there are some that are fabulously made. But always, when I wear it, it's with respect for those who put a religious value to it.
Wearing the Rosary with the respect and devotion that it signifies keeps it close to the heart and can demonstrate a Marian devotion. However it is not in and of itself a talisman or ward. Though it does incorporate the Holy symbol of the crucifix
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Answer from a CatholicSome people find it very offensive if you are not wearing a religious habit of which the rosary on the belt is part. If you are not Catholic and you are just wearing them for decoration, then, yes, it is extremely offensive to a fervent Catholic to see the Mother of God's holy rosary treated like a fashion accessory by someone who has no more interest in praying with it and doesn't even know what it is for.
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Why does Guru Nanak Wear Beads?
to prayer on
Why did medieval women wear prayer beads?
Medieval women wore prayer beads because during that time, you had religion or life was even worse than it seemed to be for you. As such, you wore prayer beads as a sign of your faith to give yourself the courage to wake up in the morning.
What are prayer beads used for?
prayer beads are used for counting when your praying
What Religion are prayer beads from?
Prayer beads are found in Catholic,Buddist and Muslim religions.
What are the Jewish prayer beads called?
There's no such thing as Jewish prayer beads. Prayer beads are used by Hindus, some Christians, Buddhists, Muslims, Sikhs and Bahai.
What are some unique ideas for making prayer beads?
Prayer beads are used in a number of different religious traditions. Some unique ideas for making prayer beads include using different sized beads, or using different coloured beads.
How many beads are on a Buddhist hand prayer beads?
108
How many beads does a Japa Mala have?
There are a wide range of prayer beads, and the number of beads tends to vary for each religion. The Japa Mala beads are used for prayer by Buddhists and Hindus and usually consist of 108 beads.
Why do tibetan prayer beads have 108 beads?
This is because there are 108 Buddhist Lohan
Are pray beads Jewish?
There is no Jewish tradition of using beads while praying so no, prayer beads are not Jewish.
What is a subhah for Muslims?
subhah is prayer beads there is 90 beads and muslims can actually move there fingers and spell your name on the beads :)
Why do Buddhist wear beads?
There is no requirement for Buddhists to wear beads. Some Buddhists use beads in a similar way way as Catholics use rosaries to keep track of the number of repetitions of mantras that they have said. Many buddhists use prayer beads (or malas) as a means of counting mantras, the chanting of the name Buddha, or the names of important Boddhisvattas -- which is often done in meditation. Today beads are mostly worn as an emblem of belief and dedication to Buddhism.
