Originally posted on: February 25, 2010

Did anyone else see the female Japanese Figure Skater, Mao Asada– last night wearing a Silver studded cross on her outfit along with a Cross pendant on her necklace? When I saw the cross on her outfit I thought, “Oh that’s just a coincidence–just part of her costume” but then when she sat down and waited for her scores they showed her up close and she also had a Cross pendant on. All I can say is Wow! Japanese are known for following Shinto or Buddhism . I read that in 1873, freedom of Religion was promulgated, although State Shinto was enforced–it also said that the number of Christians in Japan has slowly risen since WWII. I thought this was very refreshing to see on National television–A young Japanese woman proclaiming her faith in the Mighty One. (I sure HOPE that’s what she was doing anyways!) Glory to God!

Although I wasn’t able to find a picture of her with the outfit on from last night here she is: