Would it be a sin to wear this?

Considering the historical usage of the skull, I think at the very least the majority of people would interpret it very negatively.

That's just a Waffen-SS (3rd division) badge with a Lorriane cross added crudely ontop.

3rd SS Panzer Division "Totenkopf"

Dude, that's the SS-Totenkopf symbol lmao

This skull looks the same as that n4z1 symbol, this doesn't look right brother...

I would think you were a Christian nazi

I like a good memento mori motif as much as anyone, but I think that particular skull and crossbones design might be one to skip over.

That is very close looking to the skull that is the “totenkomf”

I would strongly advise you to not wear that hat less you want some attention from all kinds of people.

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Is your friend an orthodox? Because I found the store and it's obviously orthodox and not catholic.

But the worst is the skull, which is the 3rd SS Panzer Division logo. Why would anyone associate Christ with those monsters?

You shouldn't wear it.

The Totenkopf is pretty much hard-wired into western symbolism as being connected to the SS.

The SS-Totenkopfverbände ("Death's Head Units") were the branch of the SS responsible for the running of the Nazi death camps.

I think the symbol represents something that is about as far from Christ as it's possible to be, and it inappropriate to be seen anywhere other than historical contexts.

I would heavily advise against wearing this symbol.

this has to be a troll post 😭💀

Nice try.

That specific stylization of the skull looks nearly identical to the "Totenkopf" used by the Schutzstaffel in Nazi Germany. Do not wear this symbol, and advise your friend to remove iconography of an evil regime that actively opposed and persecuted Christ‘s church from their website.

That skull is the EXACT same symbol used by the elite division) of the Waffen-SS of Nazi Germany: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_SS_Panzer_Division_Totenkopf

I have a crucifix with a skull under the cross to symbolize Golgotha but this isn’t that.

I wouldn’t wear that anywhere because it is way too similar to the SS Totenkopf of Nazi Germany. I think it may actually be a copy and paste of the literal Nazi symbol. That’s a hard no for me even if it isn’t a sin.

Edit: yeah it’s a literal Nazi symbol copy from the SS with a Loraine cross cludged on. Soooo hard no. Just do not wear that.

I’d tell your friend to take it down and maybe question his judgment.

You should not. And you should really give this "friend" of yours a stern talking to.

Nah it has a Totenkopf skull on it not a good idea

Hmm smells like a fed post…

I'm not sure it's a sin, but I certainly did a double take, and I would hesitate to interact with anyone wearing that hat.

Looks waaaay to much like the Nazi SS skull.

While skulls and memento mori are a thing, that is an actual Nazi symbol. You might cause a scandal which, if I remember correctly, is a sin. It might lead others to question our Church. This might also put you in danger, physically

Normally skulls in Christianity is a symbol and reminder of what sin leads to, usually very cool and not at all sinful. I think one of the saints used to preach while holding one.

But also, as other comments say, this one is a Nazi skull symbol. Best not use it

It would be a crime to wear the ss badge in my country

Very similar to an SS death skull

That's literally a nazi symbol so your mate is either ignorant or concerning

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....you mean its past historical usage as...a reminder of death and common Christian headstone decoration?

Or the fact that the particular skull on that hat is decorated with an Orthodox cross, as is sometimes done with the skulls of Orthodox monks?

I wouldn’t be comfortable wearing that logo. Would you be happy to wear it in front of your priest?

Auf der heide steht ein kleines blümelein

The Nazis were pagan

As an Austrian, I can guarantee you that this is just pure Nazi dog-whistle covered up with some Christian slang; which, of course, is rendered totally meaningless. The Skull (SS-Totenkopf) is a symbol of one of the most gruesome and merciless divisions of the Nazis. They oversaw the concentration camps and were responsible for countless deaths, rapes, torture, and other horrors. You asked whether this would be sacrilegious... I can, in fact, imagine nothing which is further from God. Your friend is an ahistorical idiot and probably a misanthropic ideologue. It has nothing to do with Catholicism. Maybe educate yourself on the role of the Catholic Church during the NS times. would you wear a Swastika with "Christ is Kind"... just as absurd and perverse.

By the way, comments (knowing or unknowing, hoping for the latter) claiming here that we should just get over this time period (yeah,... just one of the most atrocious periods in history which isn't even 100 years in the past) and start using these symbols in a 'neutral' way once again are really blowing in the same horn as neo-Nazis in Central Europe these days. Relativizing and 'reusing' these symbols is an affront to the millions dead.

cheers

edit: just checked the website. yep. He is either unintentionally mobilizing a multitude of Nazi symbols, German nationalist clichés, folkish depictions, and racial tropes, or he has coincidentally never heard of any of this, and all of it is in Christian goodwill

You might be looking for the “Positive Christianity” Subreddit.

Jesus is life and all things good. This hat looks like blasphemy to me because it seems to imply that Jesus is death and evil doing (given the use of the skull and bones in the past). This makes me feel very uneasy for your friend.

C18 used that symbol as well as various football firms I’d stick to a brown scapular and the tri daily rosary if I was you

I would advise even atheists to not wear anything to do with death, witchcraft, alcohol, drugs, lust of any kind, idolatry, buddha etc... God is in control, we live for him in this life so that we can continue living on afterwards with him. Staying away from those things, helps us grow closer to God. Jesus is the only way.

Candace Owens said Christ is king and a whole line of unholy rabbis came after her during Holy Week. Sin? Nope. Unwise? If you work at the Israeli Wire, definitely.

Yeah you’re going down

I think it would be best to ask a priest, not us.

Not a sin, the skull symbol is actually a Prussian military symbol which the Nazis stole just like the Iron Cross

Drop the shop, I like that.

Nvm I found it.

The skull is not a problem, it was used in different contexts. But most people don’t know, because modern historians have a fetish for national socialism

I'm cool with the Totenkopf skull. I have no idea what it has to do with Christ though.

I’d wear it. Christ is King.

I think its pretty awesome OP. Many Nazis were Catholic. I don't see the big deal with the symbol.

I don’t think it’s a sin in and of itself.

As others have pointed out, that skull is the Totenkopf which was used by the SS.

Detachments of the SS committed some pretty awful war crimes and the Totenkopfverbande (that symbol’s namesake) administered concentration camps. People who recognize the symbol may give you shit, and the SS had unchristian beliefs and practices pretty much any way you skew it.

All that said, I think the hat is dope and reclaiming symbols/using them in different contexts (with exceptions) is cool. If you’re not wearing it as an endorsement of the SS’ less than moral activities, and the hat honors Christ’s name, it’s not a sin. May not be wise depending on what people in your neighborhood are like tho.