Should I Wear My Pentacle to School?

Question

I am planning on wearing it under my shirt. But the dress code is polos, and I'm afraid it might slip out. The school is very Christian (But it IS A PUBLIC SCHOOL). The necklace makes me feel protected.

To wear or not to wear?

Thank you guys, I think I'll wear it. And no, there are no jewelry policies at all. I'm going to have to face the facts some time or another, and perhaps I could even enlighten a few people (if they call me some name like devil worshipper, I mean. I could tell them that I'm Wicca/Pagan and that we worship the Earth and the mother Goddess/God.)!

I'll choose the best answer as soon as possible.

Answer 1

aww sweetie wear it! i remember I wore a pentecle necklace to school every day! the school was also very christian but they didnt say anything the students did though they called me "devil worshiper" "the warlock" "pagan poser" they used to say "get away from me and that devil ****" or "hey did you have sex in the woods last night since it was the full moon" But I made it through. And if Its going to be under your shirt then I say go for it! If a teacher says anything report her b/c you are protected by the first ammendment ok? I wish you the best of luck

blessed be

Answer 2

We enjoy Freedom of Expression, and religion in America. It might change soon, but that an other topic.

If wearing a Pentacle and necklace makes you feel protected, then by all means do it. wearing inside or outside of your shirt is your call.

if it is a public school with a strong Christian influence, then you might need to prepare to be asked questions, coverted, ect... and all the remarks and hate that comes with it.

In my personal experience, most people who take a quick glance think you are wearing a star of David

Blessed Be

Answer 3

If it makes you feel any better, the cross wasn't worn as a Christian symbol until the 3rd century. The first Christian communities in Greece, Turkey, and Rome wore a Pentacle as a necklace. Many of them were former Neo-Platonists and Neo-Pythagoreans who were familiar with wearing it as a religious symbol. The communities wore it as a symbolic interpretation of the five wounds of Christ and it became popular to associate it with the star of Bethlehem at Jesus' birth. So, in essence, the pentacle is the first and earliest of religious necklaces worn by Christians.

Answer 4

Does the dress code allow religious jewellery such as crosses? If so, then you are well within your rights to wear your pentacle. Your only worry is then whether you feel strong enough in your faith to defend it rationally against any questions from your peers or teachers.

If the teachers ask you to remove it, stay calm and discuss rationally. If they still insist that you don't wear a pentacle, then insist that all Christian crosses and Jewish Star of David jewellery is likewise banned. A secular approach can be taken, but if one religion is allowed then all should be.

Answer 5

While I totally agree with the "Freedom of Expression of Religious Followings", however it's worded, I would be wary of any no-jewellery policies your school has.

If you are asked by a teacher to take it off and they can clearly explain to you that jewellery is not allowed (AND you have observed him or her giving a similar reason to someone wearing a crucifix et cetera) then it's only fair that you take it off.

Someone suggested wearing it in your shoe - if you have long enough socks, tie it around your ankle, or put it on a longer chain or rope so it is clearly out of sight. At my school the teachers have a mostly unspoken rule- "If we can't see it, it isn't there." If you're not wearing it as a public statement of your faith, then that shouldn't bother you.

Good luck - Love and starshine!

Answer 6

Christians once commonly used the five-pointed star to represent the five wounds of Christ. If anyone says anything, I'd gently point that fact out, and comment no further. That way, you get to wear your symbol, and no one can really say much negative about the matter. All they have to do is Google "five-pointed star" to see you're telling the truth.

Go for it, unless any ensuing controversy is going to cause you a lot of personal aggravation that you're loath to take on.

It's my personal opinion that you should be free to wear the symbol of your faith, just as others are free to wear the symbol of theirs.

Answer 7

It is up to you but remember that some people will not like it. If you do be prepared to answer questions about your religion. Be prepared to be picked on. Be prepared to possibly being the only Pagan that these folks will ever talk with. In other words you need to have the maturity to handle the hard questions or the insulting ones with grace.

Answer 8

Pentacle = the upside down Pentagram.

Pentagram = What most Pagans where.

The Pentacle is considered in most countries as the Devil worshipers choice.

Answer 9

Wear it and don't worry about it. Most kids may not even know what it is anyway, might confuse it for the star of david. If your desperate in trying to hide your faith, just plead ignorance yourself and say that you just liked the design. But, you shouldn't be afraid to say what you believe in (but it is good that you are reluctant to flaunt it as well...).

Answer 10

Wear it outside your shirt, as long as it is a public school, they can't do anything about it. If they do, get yourself an attorney and take them to court.

You can express your religion, you just can't preach to others or force them to believe what you do.

That's the law, I had to study all that crap when I was in high school, they used to object to certain T-Shirts we would wear. Which I think is a bunch of crap. Whatever happened to the 1st amendment?