I got my *Bling* right here!

In the United States, it’s cool to be religious. Everyone is doing it! I’ve got my 5inch gold cross around my neck. It swings across my chest with each step I take. Man I’m hot. But do I really believe in religion or God?

It’s surprising to me how stylish wearing a cross is. It seems to me that most rappers and high profile stars won’t go anywhere without their jewelry. It’s like a contest, each one is trying to beat the last. So are these stars religious or are they just trying to keep up with the style?

Last summer I worked at a jewelry store. We sold precious stones and silver jewelry to old women trying to find something for their granddaughters. One day, a 14 or 15 year old boy came in to the store. He was wearing an eagles jersey that was about to slip off his small frame. His baggy jeans were hanging at his knees to show his plaid boxers. He approached me and asked, “If I had any bling available.” I told him that we had some crosses in the back of the store, so he followed me back there. He then said, “No thank you, I am not looking for a cross. Do you have some bling in the shape of a Star of David?”

I don’t know how I feel about this incident. Clearly, this kid was trying to keep up with the rapper style. Was he religious? I think it is perfectly fine for a person to show their religion, but when has it gotten to the point that it is a style, I think that’s wrong. When a person displays a religion, they should believe in it, not only do it for the style side of things.