Sinful Tattoo

[faroukfarouk]

You might have open sores, limbs missing or wearing a wig.
Nobody there should be focused on anything that may annoy them.

Of course, some ppl are positively motivated to get faith based tattoo designs.

 

[SkyWriting]

Of course, some ppl are positively motivated to get faith based tattoo designs.

People make all kinds of decisions regarding their faith.
God loves all who come to Him.

 

[faroukfarouk]

People make all kinds of decisions regarding their faith.
God loves all who come to Him.

It says - in Hungarian - "Jesus is our Shepherd".

Intricate work! I expect the wearer has received a lot of comment, which presumably was the whole idea of getting it, right?

 

[faroukfarouk]

symbols only have the power we give them

I guess some ppl like the idea of using symbolic tattoos positively, right?

 

[Armoured]

I guess some ppl like the idea of using symbolic tattoos positively, right?

I guess. I don't like tattoos much myself, positively symbolic or not. But that's an aesthetic opinion, not because of what they symbolise.

 

[faroukfarouk]

I guess. I don't like tattoos much myself, positively symbolic or not. But that's an aesthetic opinion, not because of what they symbolise.

The OP was concerned with a particular tattoo that she now dislikes strongly; some posters have suggested she get it changed, in order to blunt the negative image that she feels about it; some ppl would go a stage further, generally speaking, and like the idea of becoming tattooed in order to have a pragmatic faith tool in conversation which certainly works.

 

[faroukfarouk]

You could say that. The Tattoo that Maori have on their faces (Ta Moko) shows identity and ancestory.
Check out this article: Maori Tattoo: The Definitive Guide to Ta Moko

Anguspure:

Don't you think that as some Maori become more Westernized, they might receive less tattoos? while in turn Western people seem to get more and more tattoos?

I think it's come full circle.

 

[Anguspure]

Anguspure:

Don't you think that as some Maori become more Westernized, they might receive less tattoos? while in turn Western people seem to get more and more tattoos?

I think it's come full circle.

Not my experience, rather the Maori seem to becoming more tattooed of recent times, perhaps as their culture finds a renascence in NZ and internationally.
What is changing is that the ritual nature of tattoo is becoming much less predominant, and that tattoo is being promulgated as more of a secular art form for both Maori and Pakeha.
The other difference I see is that the traditional Ta Moko is as much a scarification as it is a tattoo:

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Captain James Cook wrote in 1769:

The marks in general are spirals drawn with great nicety and even elegance. One side corresponds with the other. The marks on the body resemble foliage in old chased ornaments, convolutions of filigree work, but in these they have such a luxury of forms that of a hundred which at first appeared exactly the same no two were formed alike on close examination.

Whereas the modern form is probably significantly less of an ordeal to obtain.

 

[faroukfarouk]

Not my experience, rather the Maori seem to becoming more tattooed of recent times, perhaps as their culture finds a renascence in NZ and internationally.
What is changing is that the ritual nature of tattoo is becoming much less predominant, and that tattoo is being promulgated as more of a secular art form for both Maori and Pakeha.
The other difference I see is that the traditional Ta Moko is as much a scarification as it is a tattoo:

Whereas the modern form is probably significantly less of an ordeal to obtain.

Anguspure:

Some very interesting reflections, yes; thank-you!

Maybe then it's the case that Western and tribal Maori tattoo traditions are gradually merging?

And maybe Maori who might have wanted to integrate with Western society which formerly did not get tattoos as widely, feel less of a pressure not to get tattooed?

Re. the ordeal aspect which you mentioned: I think the sheer prevalence of tattoos among Western women (59% - 70% or more of parlor clients now in North America are female) proves in some way just how tough women can be, or otherwise just how strongly motivated so many women are to do it. As if it has become a natural thing to do; in a sense, not unlike for Maori traditionally to do. (If this makes any sense?)

 

[Goodbook]

Maori used to be cannibals but they stopped the practice thanks to the influence of the gospel.

If you were a missionary back in the day there was a real chance you would be killed, but they wouldnt eat you cos missionaries didnt taste very nice. They would go for the most tattooed person, having the most mana.

 

[Goodbook]

This is why you see lots of tattooed ppl in prison. Its a thing with crims to have tattoos. Why should a christian want to emulate a criminal?

I dont know. Because of my short sightedness, all tatts end up looking the same.

I mean, when i went into prison i wasnt about to ask each and every inmate about their tattoos. Im sure if given the oppoirtunity they would have boasted about them to me.

It is usually done because someone died. Whther it was by their own hands or someone elses. Or tragically.

If you read the Bible God told the israelites NOT to practice this custom.
Ironically those that were in the holocaust and survived were given prison number tattoos. It is to their shame they still have them.

 

[faroukfarouk]

No. First tattoo was a Celtic shield (very common I saw yet another example of the same design today, funny enough). I've since had it reworked to a tribal style compass rose. My next tattoo was a Norse knot work arm band with an Ibis of my own design, and then the Scorpio that neefs a wash.

Anguspure: Seems like you won't be done getting ink any time soon.

 

[faroukfarouk]

symbols only have the power we give them

PS:

Armoured:

And it's also a demographically very significant thing to do among, for example, 18 year olds as a coming of age thing, the military (I saw a quote from a platoon chief who said around 90% or 95% of his platoon received ink), military wives (on the forum a military guy said his wife has been urged by other military wives to have it done - and it's often in patriotic, family or faith themes), etc. I think the rite of passage thing is demographically very significant, whatever other significance receivers might also put on it.

 

[ub4me]

My daughter is an amazing tattoo artist. I have seen her cover up things so well,you would never known anything else was there.
She has to cover up names a lot. Lol
Nobody has the right to judge you, God knows your heart love.

 

[DarthNeo]

I looked up the Helm of Awe, tell others, it used to represent THIS, NOW it represents the Cup of Life which Christ has filled to overflowing...

*it looks like a kaleidoscope of cups to me

 

[faroukfarouk]

I looked up the Helm of Awe, tell others, it used to represent THIS, NOW it represents the Cup of Life which Christ has filled to overflowing...

*it looks like a kaleidoscope of cups to me

DarthNeo:

Hi; more broadly, designs of tribal inspiration (e.g., patterns of swirling designs or lettering) are sometimes used to express a Christian faith theme, right?

 

[faroukfarouk]

My daughter is an amazing tattoo artist. I have seen her cover up things so well,you would never known anything else was there.
She has to cover up names a lot. Lol
Nobody has the right to judge you, God knows your heart love.

ub4me:

You must be proud of your daughter's inking needle skills.

Re. names being covered, yes it happens! and among new Christians some ingenious solutions are sometimes achieved; e.g., a Christian woman with the name of an ex-bf tattooed (e.g., 'Bill') might opt to have 'Bill' changed by a good artist (like your daughter) to something like 'Bible', etc.

The tattoo artist profession used to be heavily dominated by men, but this is really being rectified and more and more women are demonstrating their professional inking skills. In a sense this is quite logical because I saw someplace that now 59%-70% or more of parlor clients in North America are female.

So does your daughter have any siblings who are also into rings and ink, etc.?

 

[DarthNeo]

I actually had a lady come up to me before bible study started to day to ask me about my tattoos. She had heard me talking about them before. I use them to strike up conversations that could lead to witnessing opportunities. It was really cool that she appreciated that and didn't just judge me for the ink...

 

[faroukfarouk]

I actually had a lady come up to me before bible study started to day to ask me about my tattoos. She had heard me talking about them before. I use them to strike up conversations that could lead to witnessing opportunities. It was really cool that she appreciated that and didn't just judge me for the ink...

DarthNeo:

Did she have ink also?

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 Bible verse and mine also; and I'm sure other conversations have also arisen as a result of her willingness to have it done.

 

[faroukfarouk]

My daughter is an amazing tattoo artist.

PS:

ub4me:

It's become a really sought after profession; it's a skill that is now in huge demand.

So did you encourage her in her pursuit of this vocation?