A Question for you

[Scarred4Him]

(Please allow me to apologize in advance if this is in the wrong forum as I am new here) I would like to know what you fellow Christians think of tattoos and piercings. Some people find them offensive and to others they are a way of life. Please let me know your opinion and what the Bible says to back it up. Thanks a lot!!

 

[rainyday]

Piercings I don't like other than the traditional ear piercings.

No tattoos for me. I don't like them on me or a man for that matter. There's nothing worse, IMO, than grafitti on God's creation he made in his image. I think it is trashy, especially the lower back tattoos girls get these days. I've heard guys time and time again refer to that as a 'target' ... doesn't say much about the women that get it.

Again, you asked so that's just my two cents.

 

[traingosorry]

hmmm piercings are ok, so long as they aren't overboard, or hiding your pretty face!!
Tattooes, while they look cool, and I want one for like, a day- I think they are kind of tacky, and plus they start to fade and there is nothing worse then being an older person having a faded, stretched out tattoo of something you are embarassed about having marked on your body!

i think there are other ways we can be unique - tattooes just don't cut it anymore.

oh...pssst....there must be a loads of topics about this already started, just go to 'Search' at the top of the page and type in piercings/tattooes.....you'll find them!

Heather - pierced but not marked.

 

[oldrooster]

They are both just fine......

 

[Chrome]

i think they're fine, as long as its not because you want to do it for someone else, or you want to 'stand out' or any sort of [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse]ty reason.

personally, i can't stand tattoos on chicks' lower backs. Makes them seem like a slut because, it is true, alot of guys refer to a tattoo there as the target.

 

[lisajane]

i dont mind piercings within reason as some look really good but others are distasteful. As for tattoos i had some home made ones when i was 18 and had them surgically removed when i was 19 in my days when i lived my life without JESUS. Now i much older and wiser living with the LORD and in no need for tattoos however i have seen some around especially some Maori designs that are well done and look very artistic. lisajane

 

[altya]

I moved the thread here, hope it is the right forum. If not please feel free to move it again

 

[Lady Di-USA]

Body piercing and tattoos are not something I would do; however, it is not something I look down on if others choose to do it. As far as God goes he looks on the hearts and motives of people not on the outward appearance like humanity does.

1Co 6:12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (the message:Gal 5:1 Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you.)

Ezekiel 36:25 I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.

Rom 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

 

[Chrome]

...i guess im the only teenager who has an opinion of this...

i also think its just another form or artwork. (not not abstract!) if the tattoo is drawn so well, detail shown so well, i consider it art. Just like you would consider a picture-like painting art.

 

[Pseud]

1 corinthians 6:19

Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.

 

[Lady Di-USA]

1 corinthians 6:19

Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.

Mar 7:20 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.
Mar 7:21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
Mar 7:22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:
Mar 7:23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.




Therefore, it is not a matter of weither or not someone has a tattoo or piercing that dishonors God in our bodies.

 

[Pseud]

Mar 7:20 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.
Mar 7:21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
Mar 7:22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:
Mar 7:23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.




Therefore, it is not a matter of weither or not someone has a tattoo or piercing that dishonors God in our bodies.

Do you honestly believe that the list is limited to that?

What about deliberately cutting oneself? That's not on the list, but it's certainly dishonorable to your body. One's body is not one's own, but it is God's.

Anyway, my point is, would God approve? Maybe he'd approve of a crucifix tattoo, I don't know. But I seriously doubt that he'd approve of a barbed wire tattoo going around one's arm. If He had wanted us to look like that then surely He would have made us that way.

 

[Pseud]

Oooh, in fact, if I was feeling particularly argumentative (lol), I could argue that 'evil thoughts' is on that list, and surely getting a tattoo comes from either getting one to be cool, or thinking:

'I like the look of my body more with a tattoo'

Since God made one's body, to think that you could put yourself above God with design, or to put God down with His design, isn't a terribly holy thought to have. In fact, one could say since it's unholy that it's evil.

 

[lookinguptoo]

Are they sinful? Well, not technically, but like anything they can be if they are used just to exhibit rebellion or something along those lines. However, even the "non-sinful" ones, I really would not recommend for 3 reasons 1) the health hazarads that are sometimes involved. For instance, tongue piercings often are suseptible to infection. I am a female and even having my ears pierced at a reputable location, I continually had ear infections for years until I finally just let the holes grow in. I have known other women with the same problem. Likewise, people who get tatoos can not give blood for 1 year due to the risk that they may have obtained HIV from it. Of course, the chances are slim, but not every place has high hygiene standards so infection and even HIV is possible with getting a tatoo. 2) tatoos are something that people often regret later in life but they are not like makeup that can be washed off. It is a decision that can last a lifetime unless one gets it surgically removed. I don't know enough about body piercing to know if a tongue or navel will permanently have holes but I would encourage someone to find out before they made the leap. 3) One does have to consider how society views these things. Will it interfere with one getting a professional job? Will it interfere with one getting a mate? Will it mar one's witness for God? etc. The truth is many people associate tatoos with gangs or rebels. Not everyone makes that association but one can not avoid the fact that many people do. I now live in a country where people with tatoos are banned from public pools, restaurants, hotels, etc. because tatoos are associated with the underworld. Body piercings are not as strickly prohibited but the people who have them are certainly frowned upon. I think bringing this kind of wrath on oneself is just not worth it. There is some wrath worth going through like standing up for one's faith or standing up for a weak person, but other wrath is just not worth it in my opinion. If my son came to me asking if he could get a tatoo or have his body pierced, I think I would first ask him to do some research on it so he would be making an informed decision (knowing the risk factors, knowing the proper places to go to have these done, etc.). If after doing some research and he still wanted this, then I would ask him to now examine himself as to why he wanted this. Is it something he really wanted? or was it something he just wanted to have to look cool for the moment and would he still want it 30-40 years from now? Does he feel like he could glorify God through this? Had he prayed about it? etc. I just feel like it is something one should really give some good thought to before just running out and doing it. I think with careful consideration, most people would conclude it is not the best decision, but if they did honestly conclude it was a good thing, then I don't think God would be angry at them.

 

[Evie]

(Please allow me to apologize in advance if this is in the wrong forum as I am new here) I would like to know what you fellow Christians think of tattoos and piercings. Some people find them offensive and to others they are a way of life. Please let me know your opinion and what the Bible says to back it up. Thanks a lot!!

tattoos are so gross to me as I sen so many people in my family get them,they just don't look decent. Piercing your ears look great on a women,but a man,yuck. Can just see Jesus with earrings. Whatever Jesus would do I do whatever He would not I wouldn't either.

 

[princess heart]

I would be the first to admit that I have seen some tats that are really works of art, well done and beautifully colored. All three of my sisters have them, one has an enormous eagle in flight that wraps around her entire body. Would I get one? Not on your life. I don't like them. Piercings? Well, my ears are double pierced, but that is all I ever intend to poke a hole through on my body.

I work in security. All of our officers have to have all tats covered at all times. So, if they are on your arms, you have to wear the long sleeved shirt all year round. Little ones can be covered with a bandaid, but frankly it seems to be too much hassle to be worth it. Any piercings other than earrings must not be visible either. It looks really strange to see an eyebrow piercing covered with a bandaid. Guys must remove their earrings while on duty. I have found so many little diamond studs lying around on the office desks where they have lain them down and left them behind. I have seen the eyebrow bandaid covering for a piercing in stores and banks too, so it isn't just my employer who views them as unappealing to their clientele.

 

[no_worries]

I don't think it is defiling your body to get a tattoo/piercing. But I think you should be careful not to focus so much on outer beauty that it hides your inner beauty.

1 Peter 3:3-4
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead , it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.

 

[Newsboy1900]

Are they sinful? Well, not technically, but like anything they can be if they are used just to exhibit rebellion or something along those lines. However, even the "non-sinful" ones, I really would not recommend for 3 reasons 1) the health hazarads that are sometimes involved. For instance, tongue piercings often are suseptible to infection. I am a female and even having my ears pierced at a reputable location, I continually had ear infections for years until I finally just let the holes grow in. I have known other women with the same problem. Likewise, people who get tatoos can not give blood for 1 year due to the risk that they may have obtained HIV from it. Of course, the chances are slim, but not every place has high hygiene standards so infection and even HIV is possible with getting a tatoo. 2) tatoos are something that people often regret later in life but they are not like makeup that can be washed off. It is a decision that can last a lifetime unless one gets it surgically removed. I don't know enough about body piercing to know if a tongue or navel will permanently have holes but I would encourage someone to find out before they made the leap. 3) One does have to consider how society views these things. Will it interfere with one getting a professional job? Will it interfere with one getting a mate? Will it mar one's witness for God? etc. The truth is many people associate tatoos with gangs or rebels. Not everyone makes that association but one can not avoid the fact that many people do. I now live in a country where people with tatoos are banned from public pools, restaurants, hotels, etc. because tatoos are associated with the underworld. Body piercings are not as strickly prohibited but the people who have them are certainly frowned upon. I think bringing this kind of wrath on oneself is just not worth it. There is some wrath worth going through like standing up for one's faith or standing up for a weak person, but other wrath is just not worth it in my opinion. If my son came to me asking if he could get a tatoo or have his body pierced, I think I would first ask him to do some research on it so he would be making an informed decision (knowing the risk factors, knowing the proper places to go to have these done, etc.). If after doing some research and he still wanted this, then I would ask him to now examine himself as to why he wanted this. Is it something he really wanted? or was it something he just wanted to have to look cool for the moment and would he still want it 30-40 years from now? Does he feel like he could glorify God through this? Had he prayed about it? etc. I just feel like it is something one should really give some good thought to before just running out and doing it. I think with careful consideration, most people would conclude it is not the best decision, but if they did honestly conclude it was a good thing, then I don't think God would be angry at them.

oh please if your togune healed right your not gonna get any infection u got the same risk as if it was not there i have 2 tattoos and a togune ring and my ears and i have never had any infection in my life from any because i take care of my self and my body if your nasty and dont take care of yourself you will get infections but thats the case of anyone

 

[Serenity Now!]

if your nasty and dont take care of yourself you will get infections

Excuse me, my daughter is not nasty, and we take care of her. When we got her ears pierced, it didn't matter that I cleaned her ears twice a day with alcohol or other aneseptic, she still got horrible infections. It didn't matter if they were cheep earings, or if we put in expensive ones. She took baths every day. We brushed her hair, she brushed her teeth 3 times a day. We're nasty? Please, watch how you say things. Just because you were lucky not to get infections, doesn't mean that other people don't. There are many women I know that have had this same problem with their ears.

Btw, I have no problems with piercings.