"Beginning aroundthe 2nd century, the followers of Jesus started wearing crosses, miniature representations of his crucifixion, as public professions of a still relatively new faith. Nearly 2,000 years later, the cross remains the central symbol of the world's largest religion, but itsmeanings to the millions of Americans who wear one around their neck are as varied as they are personal and complex."
"Crosses of every shape and material are now worn by celebrities, social media influencers and officials at the White House. It has become an accessory to a brand of conservative politics, as well as a simple addition to a fashionable outfit. For many regular Americans, the cross is a way of expressing who they are - what they value and where they come from. Sometimes it's a way of connecting to a shared religious story."
Followers of Jesus began wearing crosses around the 2nd century as miniature representations of crucifixion and public professions of faith. The cross remains the central symbol of Christianity while meanings have diversified across America. People wear crosses for religious devotion, cultural identity, family memory, political affiliation, and fashion. Crosses appear on celebrities, social media influencers, and officials, and in trendy stores as costume jewelry. Some wear crosses from baptism or ethnic tradition; others wear inherited pieces to feel close to lost relatives. The symbol functions simultaneously as communal story, personal talisman, and modern expression of individuality.
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