Why do people in some Asian cultures wear crosses when they're not Christian?

Justine

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I just don't understand it.

I see people from Asian cultures wear Christian cross jewelry when they are Buddhist. I've seen it a lot in Japan and a few times in Korea too.

I know that there are some Christians in these countries, but they are a minority.
And it seems like a lot of people wear cross jewelry.

Why is that?
Are they just trying to make a fashion statement?
Do they know the meaning behind the cross?

I'm not being judgmental or anything, I'm just really confused by all this.
 
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