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Yes of course they are
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Christians shouldn't have them
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Not Sure
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15th August 2008, 03:22 PM
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Reps: 80,175,838,156,492,624 (power: 80,175,838,156,509) | | Originally Posted by San54  We will agree to disagree. This is not something I plan or desire to debate.The word of God has been spoken. You have been blessed with your free will.If your heart does not condemn you by all means take full advantage of your freedom.
I however do not feel led nor at peace with the idea of marking my temple with symbols of any kind.
God Bless You and Yours.
The bible has also spoken about head coverings, shaving, picking up sticks on the sabbath and much much more. As I don't see any reason for tattoos being wrong (it isn't worshiping or glorifying anyone or anything in particular, it isn't harmful and it isn't destructive - like necromancy, prostitution, violence, hatred, greed etc is) I can't say that tattoos are any worse than a woman cutting her hair short, a man wearing his hair long - or shaving his beard...
If you can present an argument as to why getting tattooed is morally suspect or sinful in any way I am of course willing to listen, but I won't accept that it is that way just because the bible says so. As pointed out, it says a great deal we just ignore every day.
I don't intend to be mean here. I just think you must have a better reason than "the bible says so" given my provided examples of ignored parts of the bible. And I would love to know what your reasoning is. Why do you mean what you mean about tattooing, yet not about cutting your hair or wearing clothes of mixed fabrics?
Just curious.
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15th August 2008, 06:55 PM
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Reps: 1,133 (power: 0) | | Originally Posted by TCat IMO, tats are interesting and the business of those who wear them.
People who assume to know others inner security and esteem levels seem to only be revealing poor judgement skills and their own insecurities.
In todays society tats are no big deal, certainly the negative stigmas of the past no longer hold true.
My best friend is black and her tats look amazing, especially the new treble clef she got a few months ago!
No big deal only because society's morals system is slowly deteriorating. I believe in upholding what is good in society and condemning what isn't.
Tattoos (not "tats") are to be condemned if for no reason other than they look terrible on anyone. Tattoos are like "No Smoking" signs pasted all over DaVinci's Mona Lisa. Tattoos are like mustaches drawn on pictures of Stevie Nicks. Tattoos are like the brown stuff in a baby's diaper. Tattoos are like a hairless cat, like a discarded empty tomato soup can, like a pothole in the street in front of your house.
Ugly, totally useless and the product of low self-esteem. You need a picture on your body to compensate for what you think your body lacks. |
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I don't have any, but if it's going to be permanent I recommend the person receiving such art or appeal should be careful with it's placement and have a reassuring decision not because someone else said you should do it.
I prefer tribal art though, as opposed to glorifying a corpse on some wood. The bible can be very enlightening when it comes to seeking direction for such small features in society, but there is no need
to enforce a legal discrimination against the artists will to create as the customer suggests or demands
(be it business related or something deeply personal).
Taboo or not, just because someone doesn't have a 'tat' doesn't make the other person superior or the crown of the whole social structure. Both 'sides' of the argument are poorly made and shouldn't even
have opposition as Christians.
It's not a grand scheme of 'Satan', it's not a disgusting expression, it's not unworthy too not have such, and it's really pathetic to assume Christianity has no right over 'wearing' or keeping a tattoo.
There is no need to feel concerned or falsely accused by outsiders when your 'world view' both controls and allows these actions without assuming authoritative discipline on both parties with or without tattoo designs.
If i had another body to add this culture's demands too, I'd have no problem with giving him/it tattoo's
and neither should outsiders who have done everything in their power too conspire against my very existence for such harmless actions. That's not the general situation at hand though.
Too conclude, I don't agree or disagree with the action of a Christian receiving or making a tattoo on themselves. All I would suggest is keeping the skin healthy (per the usual) and cover it when it comes
too 'mature' surroundings. Until it is confirmed that exposing such is allowed.
The only harmful thing about it, would be your own negative perspective: not the person that has
it imprinted on their skin. It's like hating me because I like a particular body part, without giving me
a chance to explain or show why through interaction be it completley social or physical. It's already planned ahead long before it's done anyways, such forms of expression in any community shouldn't
be seen as unexpected or treated unwelcome.
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Reps: 10,741,919,437,618,718 (power: 10,741,919,437,624) | | Originally Posted by SilentRunner No big deal only because society's morals system is slowly deteriorating. I believe in upholding what is good in society and condemning what isn't.
Tattoos (not "tats") are to be condemned if for no reason other than they look terrible on anyone. Tattoos are like "No Smoking" signs pasted all over DaVinci's Mona Lisa. Tattoos are like mustaches drawn on pictures of Stevie Nicks. Tattoos are like the brown stuff in a baby's diaper. Tattoos are like a hairless cat, like a discarded empty tomato soup can, like a pothole in the street in front of your house.
Ugly, totally useless and the product of low self-esteem. You need a picture on your body to compensate for what you think your body lacks.
ROTFLOAO!!!!! I loved your reply! In your opinion tats look terrible, fine, don't get one and don't appreciate them on others, no problem.
While I would not care to deface the Mona Lisa I sure would love to see a mustaches on Stevie Nicks!!! (I'm betting she does get her upper lip waxed, most women her age do) Poop is never atractive but always neccesary, I love sphinx and devon rex cats, they have no or nearly no hair and are awesome. Have you seem what Warhol did with a tomato soup can, and there are no pot holes that defeat me!!!
God bless you brother, I do take acception to your comment about self esteem but again I think that reveals your own issue, not necessiarly those with tats! |
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Reps: 80,175,838,156,492,624 (power: 80,175,838,156,509) | | Originally Posted by SilentRunner No big deal only because society's morals system is slowly deteriorating. I believe in upholding what is good in society and condemning what isn't.
Tattoos (not "tats") are to be condemned if for no reason other than they look terrible on anyone. Tattoos are like "No Smoking" signs pasted all over DaVinci's Mona Lisa. Tattoos are like mustaches drawn on pictures of Stevie Nicks. Tattoos are like the brown stuff in a baby's diaper. Tattoos are like a hairless cat, like a discarded empty tomato soup can, like a pothole in the street in front of your house.
Ugly, totally useless and the product of low self-esteem. You need a picture on your body to compensate for what you think your body lacks.
You know, in many cultures one could say the same about women having short hair. Or not covering their heads. Or men not shaving. All of these are in conflict with the bible's commands. Your argument is purely subjective, and while it does help us understand your own personal opinion about it, it does not show how tattoos can be seen as hurtful or damaging in an objective sense.
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17th August 2008, 07:29 AM
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Reps: 1,270,353 (power: 1,274) | | | Get one if you want, as long as it doesnt impair you from doing God's instruction. For example, if you were a pastor of an adult church, one does not get a tattoo. If you were POD...go crazy muaahahaha |
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Reps: 1,133 (power: 0) | | Originally Posted by tturt One thing that's always interesting to me in discussions about tats is that many times those who oppose them have pierced ears.
Pierced ears, pierced noses, pierced lips, pierced navels, pierced labia: all bad.
You were born with the correct number of holes in your body. You don't need any more. |
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I Think Mine Are Classy! <Staff edit>
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I Believe As Long As They Are Not Like Playboy stuff If You Get Me !!
__________________ I Have Tattoos && Piercings !! I May Not Be Your Typical Christian But Who Are You To Judge ! ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE !
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