So im curious, how does wearing a gilded torture symbol accurately represent the veiws of someone who?

professed that the rich should give their wealth to the poor, a man who hung out with the lowest forms of society, a man who for the most part taught love... how does wearing a gilded instrument of death show your commitment to his teachings? because that seems to be a bit the opposite of his teachings... hoarding wealth, flaunting your wealth and faith for all to see