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CilladeRoma
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You obviously don’t know your tattoo history either. Often times they were done on warriors, nobles or even Catholic men(and women) who made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
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Fauken
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To (piggy) back up Cillade’s point about this, here’s an article over the tattoos. They’re still done today. The tattooist in question even has a website you can Google.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/...ristian-tradition-thrives-in-jerusalem-68723l
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libbeylu
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No…“a little out of date”…Tattoos are …must I say my opinion only…they are attention-getting…and I sort of think “less” of the person displaying one…it’s just an automatic feeling towards them…it is so unnecessary…
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RolandThompsonGunner
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That might be your preference. It’s not everyone’s. No one is saying that tattoos are obligatory. If you don’t care for them, don’t get one.
Are you not aware that they no longer have that connotation? The societal norms around these things have changed. No one sees someone with a tattoo and automatically assumes the person is disreputable or a criminal anymore.
As I said, I’m an attorney. I went to what is usually regarded as one of the most selective law schools in the nation. I have a tattoo. So did some of my classmates. A friend of mine is a physician who teaches cardiology at an elite medical school. She has a small tattoo on her wrist.
This notion that tattoos automatically mean the person is a gang member or biker or ex-con is like forty years out of date.
Again, if they’re just not your taste, totally fair. But the assumptions you’re making about people with tattoos are no longer the norm.
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Tis_Bearself
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Your username is promoting an anti-Catholic website. Flagged.
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CilladeRoma
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That is really sad.
Do you think less of people who have piercings or are body builders or who wear a lot of make-up too?
This thread has been very eye-opening. And very sad. So much for “they will know we are Christians by our love.”
Do you think less of people who have piercings or are body builders or who wear a lot of make-up too?
This thread has been very eye-opening. And very sad. So much for “they will know we are Christians by our love.”
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libbeylu
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A tattoo is up to the individual wanting one…piercings…I have pierced ear lobes…some tattoos and piercings are traditionally in certain countries…that is wonderful! However to wear symbol depicting a certain name or statement is so unnecessary…why not just shout your preferences or make signs…why paint your body…why boasts when it is stated in the Bible that we should pray in silence…right? Yes…they will know we are Christians by our Love, by our Love…not love of a tattoo!
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CilladeRoma
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Wow! You just don’t see how arrogant and offensive your word are, do you?
Very sad to see such a judgemental attitude. I mean, you don’t want one, fine, but to actually think less than of someone is beyond the pale.
Very sad to see such a judgemental attitude. I mean, you don’t want one, fine, but to actually think less than of someone is beyond the pale.
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libbeylu
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oh…no! Maybe I don’t… :sob
lease explain…just stating my opinion…don’t want to hurt anyone… 
lease explain…just stating my opinion…don’t want to hurt anyone…
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RolandThompsonGunner
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Not sure if you’re being sarcastic, but the issue is that you seem to think less of people with tattoos, or make uncharitable assumptions about them. That’s wrong and not very Christian, frankly.
Again, it’s totally fine to say “I don’t care for tattoos and wouldn’t want one myself.” What’s not cool is to say, “I assume people with tattoos are trashy and don’t belong in respectable jobs.”
Again, it’s totally fine to say “I don’t care for tattoos and wouldn’t want one myself.” What’s not cool is to say, “I assume people with tattoos are trashy and don’t belong in respectable jobs.”
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27lw
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I would say honestly, that when I see someone with a tattoo, and it’s someone who I might have an ongoing relationship with (neighbor, co-worker, etc), it just introduces a little seed of doubt about that person’s judgment. The more tattoos, or the more obvious and huge the tattoos are, then the bigger the seeds of doubt about that person’s good judgment. That’s all, and obviously it’s just my opinion.
Everyone makes judgements (or evaluations of some kind) about other people based on clothes, grooming choices, and other physical cues. People choose to send certain messages.
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MountainCruiser
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I say go for it. I have quite a few tattoos but only one is religious based. Here it is.
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RolandThompsonGunner
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Sure, but you should be cognizant of your own prejudices. We all have them, but we don’t have to consciously reinforce them.
We also have to acknowledge that the “messages” people send via clothes or grooming are just a reflection of society’s perception of the clothes/grooming/whatever. That societal perception can change. There was a time when a woman wearing pants was considered risqué, and people might assume that the woman was sending “I’m edgy/nonconformist/modern” signals. Now no one makes any particular assumption about a woman wearing jeans. Similarly, societal perceptions in general around tattoos have shifted. What was once associated with convicts and bikers is now pretty uncontroversial. 50 years ago a guy with a tattoo on his arm might have been sending a “don’t mess with me or I’ll shank you” signals. Now he’s not sending any particular “signal” because the societal customs around tattoos have shifted.
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27lw
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It’s not a prejudice to evaluate people on the basis of whether or not they have a tattoo. I have a certain lived experience of knowing different people who have tattoos, and I make preliminary evaluations based on my previous encounters with people who have tattoos. People are not born with tattoos, or don’t involuntarily get tattoos, it’s the individual’s choice to get one. It’s a grooming choice.27lw:
Sure, but you should be cognizant of your own prejudices. We all have them, but we don’t have to consciously reinforce them.
We also have to acknowledge that the “messages” people send via clothes or grooming are just a reflection of society’s perception of the clothes/grooming/whatever. That societal perception can change. There was a time when a woman wearing pants was considered risqué, and people might assume that the woman was sending “I’m edgy/nonconformist/modern” signals. Now no one makes any particular assumption about a woman wearing jeans. Similarly, societal perceptions in general around tattoos have shifted. What was once associated with convicts and bikers is now pretty uncontroversial.
If I see someone wearing dirty clothes, or unkempt hair, and I make some kind of evaluation about them as a person, is that a prejudice? Of course it depends on circumstances as well, if someone is working in their garden and has dirty clothes vs a waiter or health care worker wearing dirty clothes would be different judgments.
You might think tattoos are 100% uncontroversial, and I might have a different opinion. I just think that people who get tattoos (especially prominent tattoos) overestimate the number of people who think they’re 100% uncontroversial.
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Michaelangelo
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We usually go through several phases in life. Some of us have phases where we are more insecure and seek recognition and approval from others. Tattoos might be involved in such a phase, that is true. But don’t forget that boasting or displaying an opinion is quite prevalent in very conservative circles as well. Just using other methods.
In that environment other methods for displaying opinions and group affiliation are used. But if you think such markers aren’t used you are seriously mistaken.
Are those special in any kind?
Good for you. Personally I can’t stand those buttondown shirts. Or american suits.
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27lw
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An interesting article. The people most likely to “disapprove” of tattoos? Older people and more educated people. Sounds to me like bosses, CEOs, university department heads, etc.
https://www.salary.com/articles/tattoos-hurt-chances-getting-job/
https://www.salary.com/articles/tattoos-hurt-chances-getting-job/
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27lw
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Check this one out- they even use the word “respectable”:
www.statista.com
Students’ perception of professors with tattoos:
www.slideshare.net
United States - perception of people with tattoos 2015 | Statista
This statistic shows the results of a 2015 survey among adult Americans on the perception of people with tattoos.
www.statista.com
Students’ perception of professors with tattoos:
Teacher’s Ink: Students’ Perceptions of Teachers with Tattoos
Teacher’s Ink: Students’ Perceptions of Teachers with Tattoos - Download as a PDF or view online for free
www.slideshare.net
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Shasta-Rose
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Yes, I also have a tattoo—a small one that I was already middle-aged when I got it. I would say the same thing. Wait till you are fairly old and then get something small in a place where it can be kept covered most of the time.
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RolandThompsonGunner
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I think this is skewed towards tattoos that are visible in the workplace. Obviously if you have a neck tattoo people are going to find that a little sketchy. Most of these people who “disapprove” of tattoos probably don’t realize how many people they know who actually have them, because they don’t see these people in beach attire.
This is obviously anecdotal, but thinking of my friends who have had the most career success, I can think of several with tattoos:
-Federal prosecutor
-professor at medical school/cardiologist
-senior executive at medical device company
-PhD in economics who routinely consults for Congress
I’ve just never seen any evidence that a tattoo, at least a tasteful one, will hurt your employability. Obviously if it’s a prison tat on your neck, sure. But that’s not what I’m talking about.
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27lw
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Another take – some people think tattoos of a religious figure are considered disrespectful.
www.tattoodo.com
The Controversy Surrounding Buddha Tattoos
Yoni Zilber, a tattooist who specializes in Tibetan art, talks about the pros and cons of getting a tattoo of the Buddha.
www.tattoodo.com
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