*TATTOOS* are they a sin?

[newfoundsalvation]

As someone who is a tattoo fan and proudly displays a whole canvas of tattoo artwork, I want to pose a question to all of you.

TATTOOS? Ok or Not?

There are MANY Christian/Religous people that avidly stang agaisnt tattoos for religous reasons. Saying they are bad or agaisnt God for numerous reasons (which I dont have room to list).

Tattoos have been a religous cultural expression since the Mayans and Aztec people, and maybe before that. So, take out the naked ladies and strange symbols in tattoo culture today and see what you think.

Are tattoos a SIN??? Whats YOUR take?

 

[CrownCaster]

As someone who is a tattoo fan and proudly displays a whole canvas of tattoo artwork, I want to pose a question to all of you.

TATTOOS? Ok or Not?

There are MANY Christian/Religous people that avidly stang agaisnt tattoos for religous reasons. Saying they are bad or agaisnt God for numerous reasons (which I dont have room to list).

Tattoos have been a religous cultural expression since the Mayans and Aztec people, and maybe before that. So, take out the naked ladies and strange symbols in tattoo culture today and see what you think.

Are tattoos a SIN??? Whats YOUR take?

If tattoos are sin the so is ear piercing, makeup, clothing, hairstyles, painted fingernails, necklaces, etc.

No, tattooing is not a sin. I would not say that tattooing evil things on yourself would be good but it is all just decoration.

If you like it, use it to glorify God and all is good.

 

[Truth and Reconciliation]

Tatooeing is not a sin in itself, but it can become a sin. I know many Christian brothers and sisters with tatooes, but if it becomes a way to self-promotion and narcissism, then it becomes a sin (idolatry).

 

[suzybeezy]

Well, I am a Christian and I have a tattoo. But I will say that I got it when I was very young and didn't really think it through. I would not get one now that I'm deeper in my faith because I am unclear on how I feel about them now. My mother says your not suppose to mark your body, but I think that really means take "the mark" - like take on the mark of the world. I think anything you take to an extreme or excess can become sinful.

 

[Oblivious]

No, it's not a sin, unless you live by the old law of course.....

 

[Electric Sceptic]

No, it's not a sin, unless you live by the old law of course.....

Which many christians do...well, they live by the bits of the old law they want to preserve (because they conform to their own prejudices) while discarding the rest.

 

[allsweetncool]

Hey!

I personaly don't like tattoo's however i don't think you will get into heaven based on wether or not you have a tattoo so it really isn't that big of a deal.

Love
Daniel

 

[porcupine]

I don't think you can declare it wholesale to be a sin. The motive behind it is often sin -- pride, vanity, etc. It doesn't matter much whether it is something "faith-based" either. Wouldn't having a "Christian" tattoo hold the same possibility of sin as the Pharisees with their long tassles and broad phyacteries? It could be just another (albeit strange) form of showiness in your religion.

Mostly I think tattoos are just dumb. MOST (not all) people regret them -- when they get older. It won't keep you out of heaven though. If your tattoo was sinful (such as a naked woman) or if the motive was sinful, but you repented of it, it would be like any other forgiven sin.

 

[psalms 91]

well said by all. god looks at thye heart and is quick to forgive. thank god for jesus and his love.

 

[fragmentsofdreams]

As I have said in other threads here:

Your body is a temple. Like any temple, make sure that any artwork is tasteful.