Is there something in the Bible about piercings or tattoos? Or does someone have any info about what the church says about them?
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I don't think there is any direct prohibition. For what I'd say, IMO, there are two aspects here. The first is the OT prohibitions, which were tied up with idol worship. I don't believe that is a direct issue today, though I suppose there might be some religions which do use tatoos, I think the intent in getting the tatoo or piercing would be more important.
Something tasteful in terms of tatoos or piercing might not be a problem - but IMO should wait until adulthood, even ear piercings.
I think the problem comes in the second aspect of what the Bible says about how we are temples of the Holy Spirit. That we should act in moderation in most cases, and not cause someone else to stumble by our behaviors and choices.
I guess the key words here are:
Intent - is this to make a bad statement or shock someone?
Moderation - less is more.
Tasteful - will you be proud to sport this piercing or tatoo for the rest of your life? Are you setting a bad example for someone else?
Marcia
Something tasteful in terms of tatoos or piercing might not be a problem - but IMO should wait until adulthood, even ear piercings.
I think the problem comes in the second aspect of what the Bible says about how we are temples of the Holy Spirit. That we should act in moderation in most cases, and not cause someone else to stumble by our behaviors and choices.
I guess the key words here are:
Intent - is this to make a bad statement or shock someone?
Moderation - less is more.
Tasteful - will you be proud to sport this piercing or tatoo for the rest of your life? Are you setting a bad example for someone else?
Marcia
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No prohibitions that I know of (unless you're piercing the sex organs- that's gravely forbidden).
On a side note, I myself may be getting a piercing (an eyebrow ring, to be specific). I haven't decided if I will for sure or not, though.
On a side note, I myself may be getting a piercing (an eyebrow ring, to be specific). I haven't decided if I will for sure or not, though.
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I have a tattoo, I dont think its prohibited unless the tattoo is of something sinfull, but otherwise I dont know why it wouldnt be alowed
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I actually have 4 tattoos, my belly button pierced, and 5 ear piercings... I'm thinking about getting my nose done.. But OUCH! 
I don't think tats or piercings have anything to do with a persons inner thoughts and prayers.... Sometimes jewlery or tats are GREAT conversation staters about your faith!
What ever you decide, especially a tat.. Remember that it's something that will stay with you for the rest of your life!!!!!
I don't think tats or piercings have anything to do with a persons inner thoughts and prayers.... Sometimes jewlery or tats are GREAT conversation staters about your faith!
What ever you decide, especially a tat.. Remember that it's something that will stay with you for the rest of your life!!!!!
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There is a mentioning of tattoos in Leviticus 19: 28 (don't know how to do the bible quote thing), but I believe it refers to tattoos as part of a heathen culture, and thus refers to not carrying outward signs of another religion.
Here is an entire thread on the subject: http://www.christian-forums.com/t79900
Here is an entire thread on the subject: http://www.christian-forums.com/t79900
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