Chrisitians and tattoos

MissRowy said:

It is worth waiting and im thinking that I probably will be getting my tattoos sooner than I thought.

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MissRowy:

With quality ink, of course - you seem anyway quite dedicated to enhancing yourself periodically as a tattooed woman.

agua said:

I've noticed that some people are not being tattooed these days, to be different

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Seems like it's a rite of passage - at one time or another - for 18s, 21s, 30s, 40s, etc.

If someone opts not to do it - shock horror - how avant garde!

You have a point!

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faroukfarouk said:

Superhero Sam:

Hebrews 7.12 says the law was changed, and Hebrews 7.19 says that what the believer now has is better than the law.

Some Christians find faith based tattoos effective conversation-starters.

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How did this topic get brought up right now? I forgot about it months ago.

Superhero Sam said:

How did this topic get brought up right now? I forgot about it months ago.

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Okay; but I think a lot of ppl posted after you did, anyway.

(But maybe another thread could have been started, yes.)

Blessings.

JustinMHorton33 said:

I am a young christian and I was curious on everyones stance on Christians having tattoos? Please respond with your denomonation, what you believe and why you believe it. Thank you and God Bless!

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I am a Follower of Christ first and for most. I associate with outer like minded believers that feel the Southern Baptist more closely believe as Jesus taught. But that does not mean only Southern Baptist are the only ones going to heaven, by no means.

I believe my body is the Lords. For me tattoos are a sin. I believe that is what is best for Christians. Tattoos often stand for a rebellious spirit, and before one comes to Christ what a person has done with or to their body is covered in His blood. That is also true for us after we are saved too, all sin is covered by His blood if we confess our sins and repent.

Some Christians see this very differently. For me it is mainly about my body belongs to the Lord, and I want to be Holy before Him. I believe Gods WORD teaches us what is best for us even if it's in the Old testament. I am bound by the the teaching of Jesus Christ to obey His commands. Love totally for LORD and for others. I believe we are to obey the Commandments outlined in Exodus 20. I think Tattoos are best avoided, and to mark up ones body with anything but something that brings Glory to our LORD is most likely a sin, in my opinion.

farout said:

I am a Follower of Christ first and for most. I associate with outer like minded believers that feel the Southern Baptist more closely believe as Jesus taught. But that does not mean only Southern Baptist are the only ones going to heaven, by no means.

I believe my body is the Lords. For me tattoos are a sin. I believe that is what is best for Christians. Tattoos often stand for a rebellious spirit, and before one comes to Christ what a person has done with or to their body is covered in His blood. That is also true for us after we are saved too, all sin is covered by His blood if we confess our sins and repent.

Some Christians see this very differently. For me it is mainly about my body belongs to the Lord, and I want to be Holy before Him. I believe Gods WORD teaches us what is best for us even if it's in the Old testament. I am bound by the the teaching of Jesus Christ to obey His commands. Love totally for LORD and for others. I believe we are to obey the Commandments outlined in Exodus 20. I think Tattoos are best avoided, and to mark up ones body with anything but something that brings Glory to our LORD is most likely a sin, in my opinion.

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Hi, farout.

My wife and I talked to a young lady with the whole of John 3.16 tattooed on her wrist area; it was her favorite verse and mine; and I'm sure that other conversations have arisen also because of her decision to become tattooed in this way, which presumably is the whole object of the exercise.

They after all are a proven conversation-starter.

My 2c would be to be grateful for any such lead in to talk about the Word and the Lord, rather than to claim to see the person's heart and call their motive to witness 'rebellion' instead (which I'm not sure that you're doing).

Blessings.

faroukfarouk said:

Hi, farout.

My wife and I talked to a young lady with the whole of John 3.16 tattooed on her wrist area; it was her favorite verse and mine; and I'm sure that other conversations have arisen also because of her decision to become tattooed in this way, which presumably is the whole object of the exercise.

They after all are a proven conversation-starter.

My 2c would be to be grateful for any such lead in to talk about the Word and the Lord, rather than to claim to see the person's heart and call their motive to witness 'rebellion' instead (which I'm not sure that you're doing).

Blessings.

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I am understanding of your point. I am not a judge of others on this. But I speak for me and my thinking. I accept those who think otherwise. this is a secondary issue, not about salvation.

farout said:

I am understanding of your point. I am not a judge of others on this. But I speak for me and my thinking. I accept those who think otherwise. this is a secondary issue, not about salvation.

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farout:

Well stated, in some ways, if I may say so.

Dare I say it, also; maybe there is also a generational perspective here?

I can honestly see that 50 years ago if a Christian woman got a tattoo it might have been thought to be unusual. And of course church culture (which subjectively exercised a strong 'legislating' influence) might have caused not a few Christians to say it was 'wrong'.

Today in North America 59%-70% of parlor clients are women; we have gotten away from the idea formerly prevalent that tattoos were the preserve of male sailors and bikers. Today a preacher's daughter leaving home for college at 18 might well get a cross or a Christian fish sign <>< inked on her wrist as an attempt to witness; and moms and even grandmothers might well get the initials and/or dates of birth of their kids/grandkids inked, together with praying hands, etc. Today, military wives are very widely known for getting tattoos in faith and patriotic themes. And if a Christian mom or dad, with ink themselves, pay for their 18 year old to get a birthday tattoo (the age when so many of today's generation do their first ink), it does beg the question whether in those circumstances the 18 year is really rebelling against his or her parents at all.

I appreciated your comment.

Blessings.

whsbandmom said:

My husband and I both have tattoos. He got his when he was younger. He was having one covered up with a rose ( it was the only thing that would fit) Now this was about 5 or 6 years ago. I got one on my upper arm LUKE, my favorite chapter and where my husband and i both were reading when we were dateing 17 years ago, I am proud of it. Not that I go aroung showing it off or anything like that but it does open up a way to talk about our Lord to others when they ask what LUKE means. I am around a lot of young people and you wouldnt belive how many ask and how many i get to tell about God.

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Seems like you not only don't regret it, but use it in witness, especially among young people.

Meshavrischika said:

... as for the tattoo thing... it's not so much a sign of rebellion anymore (it's more like pierced ears IMO). In the past this might have been more true.
..As for stereotypes.... my almost 60 year old mom announced to me yesterday that she will be getting at tattoo for her birthday (of a violet on her shoulder). .. at almost 60, grandmother of 2, quilter, cat lover, etc... she is getting a tattoo.

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Yes, tattoos have to a good extent ceased to be merely a sign of rebellious youth, and instead can also bring more of the idea of a benign grandmother also.

MissRowy said:

It is worth waiting and im thinking that I probably will be getting my tattoos sooner than I thought.

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Hi MissRowy!

Have a great 2016!

So did you in the end find a decent parlor to replace the one you liked that closed down?

Blessings.

Superhero Sam said:

Do you think it's wrong for a Christian to get a non Christian tattoo, as long as the tattoo isnt vulgar or offensive?

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All tattooing is wrong not to mention the most selfish, sheepish, and wasteful thing I can think of. How can any human from any walk of life justify blowing hundreds of dollars on useless ink that has no value beyond vanity when they instead could donate that money to the poor?

There are still millions of people living in abject poverty who don't have the luxury of wondering what to waste money on because they don't have any.

Chantelle1989g said:

All tattooing is wrong not to mention the most selfish, sheepish, and wasteful thing I can think of. How can any human from any walk of life justify blowing hundreds of dollars on useless ink that has no value beyond vanity when they instead could donate that money to the poor?

There are still millions of people living in abject poverty who don't have the luxury of wondering what to waste money on because they don't have any.

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Some tattoos can indeed be bad and wasteful. Some Christians do get faith based designs that are effective in witness conversations. My wife and I talked to a young lady with the whole of John 3.16 inked on her wrist area; it was her favorite Bible verse and mine also and I'm sure other conversations have arisen as a result of her willingness to have it done.

faroukfarouk said:

Some tattoos can indeed be bad and wasteful. Some Christians do get faith based designs that are effective in witness conversations. My wife and I talked to a young lady with the whole of John 3.16 inked on her wrist area; it was her favorite Bible verse and mine also and I'm sure other conversations have arisen as a result of her willingness to have it done.

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And wearing a shirt with her favorite Bible quote wouldn't have accomplished the same thing without being hypocritical to the Bible she supposedly adheres to? You can get a custom shirt made way cheaper.

Chantelle1989g said:

And wearing a shirt with her favorite Bible quote wouldn't have accomplished the same thing without being hypocritical to the Bible she supposedly adheres to? You can get a custom shirt made way cheaper.

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Oh I agree that it's so important to adhere to the Bible. John 3.16 is a wonderful Biblical summary of the Gospel. Hebrews contains wonderful descriptions of how the Person and Work of the Lord Jesus in their simplicity are so sufficient for time and eternity.

In terms of Leviticus 19, the verse about not cutting for the dead is next to one which seems to be about not trimming the corners of one's beard; do preachers shave? if they do, I guess they are admitting that they are not Old Testament Jews in the land under the law.