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In this Post-Modernism era we all try to justify our actions. (Redefine what is sin and not sin. What is right and not right. The perpetual reforming of our conscience) Shaving is a little different than tattooing. The Lord calls us to be humble. Mark 9:35 “If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all.” No one person can speak for the intentions of another person’s heart. If the tattoo will always have a humble and positive reflection, then perhaps it won’t be a distraction. But, always is a long time.

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jayhawk1 said:
In this Post-Modernism era we all try to justify our actions. (Redefine what is sin and not sin. What is right and not right. The perpetual reforming of our conscience) Shaving is a little different than tattooing. The Lord calls us to be humble. Mark 9:35 “If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all.”
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Not in the eyes of people who wrote Leviticus and all the other Old Testament books. :rolleyes: Look humility is a relative term. There’s no absolute definition for that word other than an ambiguous dictionary entry. Thus, for you to say that tattoos are against the command of humility is in of itself, unstable.
jayhawk1 said:
No one person can speak for the intentions of another person’s heart. If the tattoo will always have a humble and positive reflection, then perhaps it won’t be a distraction. But, always is a long time.
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“Humble and positive reflection”? Who’d be the judge of that? Then again, should we even judge? Last time I heard, judging a book by its cover was never a smart thing to do. :rolleyes:
 
Lev 19:28
Do not lacerate your bodies for the dead, and do not tattoo yourselves. I am the LORD.
 
Sierraja81 said:
Lev 19:28
Do not lacerate your bodies for the dead, and do not tattoo yourselves. I am the LORD.
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Way to pick and choose which verses of the Bible you want to follow. If you are going to live by the rules of Leviticus 19, be sure to check out verse 19.

"Do not sow a field of yours with two different kinds of seed; and do not put on a garment woven with two different kinds of thread."

You’d better head to confession if your shirt isn’t 100% cotton or if you grew tomatoes next to a patch of peppers.
 
It means choose simplicity, purity and humility.
Do not tattoo yourselves can mean only one thing.No tattoos:thumbsup:
 
I have a large IHS monogram inside a shield with regalia around it and the banner which reads “Veritas” on my arm. Private Message me, and I can show you a picture of it. I love it, and I plan on getting more, when I can drum up the money.

I dont regret it at all, although my mom does.

I dont think tattoos are a sin unless they are vulgar or blasphemous.

For all the people who believe that tattoos are sinful, what do you think about cultural tattoos? Many cultures around the world tattoo as part of their cultural identity, are these tattoos sinful as well?
 
If they do not know what they are doing,and have no knowledge of the bible,it should not be a sin.All of us cannot claim that.
 
Tamsulosin said:
It means choose simplicity, purity and humility.
Do not tattoo yourselves can mean only one thing.No tattoos:thumbsup:
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So do you follow everything else in that chapter, or do you pick and choose which verses you are going to abide by?
 
Tamsulosin said:
It means choose simplicity, purity and humility.
Do not tattoo yourselves can mean only one thing.No tattoos:thumbsup:
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Do not shave means do not shave then? Oh gee. I guess I’m in serious trouble. :rolleyes:

I fail to see the moral implications of putting markings on oneself (or having a smooth face). 👍
 
Tamsulosin said:
If they do not know what they are doing,and have no knowledge of the bible,it should not be a sin.All of us cannot claim that.
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The bible also issues a command not to pierce or cut the flesh, are piercings also sinful?

The ordinance against tattooing is clearly an ordinance for the Hebrew people living under the law, as with the ordinance against not sowing your field with two kinds of seed, or shetnaz (wearing clothing of mixed fibers). And since neither our Lord, nor his Church has issued a command reiterating the prohibition against tattooing, let us not add to the bible or the Church lest we become pharisees ourselves.
 
Isn’t the rule of thumb of what laws to follow in the OT is that if it has a penalty, it is still valid, but if it does not, then it isn’t?

And yeah, if that law meant to live simply, it probably would’ve just said to live simply, and not specifically saying no polyester, and no growing two plants together. None of the other laws are implied to be figurative.
Augustus24 said:
For all the people who believe that tattoos are sinful, what do you think about cultural tattoos? Many cultures around the world tattoo as part of their cultural identity, are these tattoos sinful as well?
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Not saying that tattoos are sinful, because I don’t think they are, but this isn’t the best argument. I mean, some cultures have worship of other gods as part of their identity. Doesn’t make it right. I’m not saying that tattos are a sin at all, I’m just saying that just because it’s part of the culture wouldn’t excuse it if it were.
 
Tamsulosin said:
I am curious if you know of any priest, saint or Pope that had tattoos done to
proclaim the Lord.
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Actually, during the crusades, it was common for the crusaders to have the cross tattooed on their hand or arm to show they wanted a Christian burial should they die in the Holy Land.
 
Augustus24 said:
And since neither our Lord, nor his Church has issued a command reiterating the prohibition against tattooing, let us not add to the bible or the Church lest we become pharisees ourselves.
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That is the best piece of advice I’ve ever heard on this topic. Will be my standard response on all these issues from now on. Thanks!
 
OK, OK, you win. Tattoo yourselves to your hearts content. I feel I have done my duty to try to disuade you from mistreating the body God gave you.One day some of you will be parents and your children will come home rings in nose , tongue and drawn all over.You may not be happy then. On the other hand you may be jumping with joy thinking of the men in the crusades.Who knows. To each its own 👋.Bye.
 
Tamsulosin said:
OK, OK, you win. Tattoo yourselves to your hearts content. I feel I have done my duty to try to disuade you from mistreating the body God gave you.One day some of you will be parents and your children will come home rings in nose , tongue and drawn all over.You may not be happy then. On the other hand you may be jumping with joy thinking of the men in the crusades.Who knows. To each its own 👋.Bye.
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If Mother Church does not look down on tattoos or condemn them, why would you?
 
If he doesn’t like tattoos, that’s his opinion. He’s allowed to have one of those, even if the church doesn’t deem it a sin.
 
Tattooing is a personal option. I don’t think you have to justify your reasons for having/not having a tattoo to anyone. God knows the true intention of your heart, and his judgement is the only one that truly matters! We shouldn’t bicker over these minor details that cause us to detach from more important messages that God gave us e.g. to love all people and not to judge others.

My personal opnion is that tattoos are not for me. It is not based on Lev 19: 28 but rather because I believe it will not benefit me spiritually. For me, there are more important ways of portraying/declaring/maintaining a spiritual life; such as living by example. ‘Doing good things’ I think is a better way of showing your love for God than a tattoo that says “I love God”. As for getting a tattoo for the sake of reminding oneself to live a life for God, I think that if reminding yourself was the reasoning - why not carry a bible with you always? Or rosary beads? Some may argue that they need a permanent reminder; but think about this, do you need a picture of God to know that He exists?

These are just my personal reasons for not getting a tattoo and are not implied to offend anyone. I have a feeling God’s criteria for getting into heaven isn’t as straight forward as confirming ‘Are you tattooed or not?’ 🙂
 
PamS said:
Tattooing is a personal option. I don’t think you have to justify your reasons for having/not having a tattoo to anyone. God knows the true intention of your heart, and his judgement is the only one that truly matters! We shouldn’t bicker over these minor details that cause us to detach from more important messages that God gave us e.g. to love all people and not to judge others.

My personal opnion is that tattoos are not for me. It is not based on Lev 19: 28 but rather because I believe it will not benefit me spiritually. For me, there are more important ways of portraying/declaring/maintaining a spiritual life; such as living by example. ‘Doing good things’ I think is a better way of showing your love for God than a tattoo that says “I love God”. As for getting a tattoo for the sake of reminding oneself to live a life for God, I think that if reminding yourself was the reasoning - why not carry a bible with you always? Or rosary beads? Some may argue that they need a permanent reminder; but think about this, do you need a picture of God to know that He exists?

These are just my personal reasons for not getting a tattoo and are not implied to offend anyone. I have a feeling God’s criteria for getting into heaven isn’t as straight forward as confirming ‘Are you tattooed or not?’ 🙂
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Hello Pam,

Your indignation and discomfort with this matter is justified. And while we are not called to judge - we are called to denounce, renounce and announce.

Tattoos can be profane in nature and superstitious in other context. Prime example is a Santero or a satanist or a wiccan and other practitioners of the occult. Then you have the gang/thug/mafia themes.

Whether they be Russian, Japanese, Italian or other nationality mafias - the tattoo may be a holy image but much like santeria, it is used in a mis-directed way. Others try to instill a fear in the beholder or just an isolation from others…" I’m different" mentality.

You have those who feel that it is “an improvement or embellishment” of their bodies. As if God’s design was flawed.

You have the “new-agers” who just follow suit with the latest trends. Western civilization has so many errors and heresies - advertant or inadvertant, that its hard to surmise.

Surely, very few do it because it is their cultural/tribal tradition, excluding the aforementioned eccentricities.
 
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