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All Paleolythic tribal hunter-gatherers ( 'nuther words: “Savages” ) had tatoos an kinky body piercings. Social regression is a sign of the times. “…as in the times of Noah.” Think about it.
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jmgn
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I have religious tattoos and the way I look at it, the pain is a small martyrdom or some form of mortification.
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themeginthemoon
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Not that I’m aware!
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Convert91
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Issue: What is the teaching of the Church on tattoos and body piercing?
Response: Tattoos and acts of body piercing are not intrinsically evil. The Church offers principles by which Catholics can discern whether it is sinful to be tattooed or have one’s body pierced in particular situations.
Discussion:
What Sacred Scripture Has to Say
Some Protestant authors have argued that the Bible forbids tattoos and body piercing. They typically cite the following verse: “You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh on account of the dead or tattoo any marks upon you: I am the Lord” (Lev. 19:28).
References to this verse are not present in important magisterial documents and in the principal writings of the Fathers of the Church. It is the consensus of Catholic biblical commentators that this prohibition is not part of the unchanging moral law, but part of the ritual law specific to the Old Testament. Many commentators believe that this prohibition was intended to separate Israel from its Canaanite neighbors; some believe that the cuttings in the flesh and tattoo marks to which the verse refers were part of idolatrous Canaanite worship.
The context of the verse favors this interpretation. The preceding verse reads, “You shall not round off the hair on your temples or mar the edges of your beard” (Lev. 19:27)—this prohibition is certainly not applied to members of the Church.
The Church does not teach that Sacred Scripture forbids tattooing and body piercing, but the Church does offer principles by which to discern whether, in particular situations, it is sinful to be tattooed or have one’s body pierced.
What is the church teaching regarding body piercing and tattoos?
Fr. Joe Answers:
“The church doesn’t have any strong feelings on body piercing. The Catechism warns against mutilations (e.g. cutting one’s arm or leg off) but nothing else is found. A recent article in U.S. Catholic Magazine showed a picture of someone receiving communion on their tongue and it was pierced!”
“However, the church would expect you to be respectful of your own body and not to do anything that would be viewed as unhealthy (e.g. using dirty needles for piercing and risking serious infections!) or dangerous. Piercing and tattoos could put you at risk for HIV as well–so be very careful and only go to reputable places to get these things done.”
I say ‘Love’ is the most important thing we have to offer as Catholic Christians. The commandment “Do Not Kill” is not only speaking of taking someones life. It is also referring to words that harm, offend, put people in an ill mood, putting your brother or sister down… Come on those that carry Tattoos and are true Christians are Gods children. Those that like to give criticism, judge others and the like, need to go to confession.
I love you all and based on this thread, especially those true Christians, here on the forum that have ‘Tattoos’ and God loves you too…
I am not promoting getting Tattooed or not getting Tattooed, be sure before you take the leap, it is for life.
For all those that enjoy putting others down, let’s keep them in our prayers. God Bless!
Response: Tattoos and acts of body piercing are not intrinsically evil. The Church offers principles by which Catholics can discern whether it is sinful to be tattooed or have one’s body pierced in particular situations.
Discussion:
What Sacred Scripture Has to Say
Some Protestant authors have argued that the Bible forbids tattoos and body piercing. They typically cite the following verse: “You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh on account of the dead or tattoo any marks upon you: I am the Lord” (Lev. 19:28).
References to this verse are not present in important magisterial documents and in the principal writings of the Fathers of the Church. It is the consensus of Catholic biblical commentators that this prohibition is not part of the unchanging moral law, but part of the ritual law specific to the Old Testament. Many commentators believe that this prohibition was intended to separate Israel from its Canaanite neighbors; some believe that the cuttings in the flesh and tattoo marks to which the verse refers were part of idolatrous Canaanite worship.
The context of the verse favors this interpretation. The preceding verse reads, “You shall not round off the hair on your temples or mar the edges of your beard” (Lev. 19:27)—this prohibition is certainly not applied to members of the Church.
The Church does not teach that Sacred Scripture forbids tattooing and body piercing, but the Church does offer principles by which to discern whether, in particular situations, it is sinful to be tattooed or have one’s body pierced.
What is the church teaching regarding body piercing and tattoos?
Fr. Joe Answers:
“The church doesn’t have any strong feelings on body piercing. The Catechism warns against mutilations (e.g. cutting one’s arm or leg off) but nothing else is found. A recent article in U.S. Catholic Magazine showed a picture of someone receiving communion on their tongue and it was pierced!”
“However, the church would expect you to be respectful of your own body and not to do anything that would be viewed as unhealthy (e.g. using dirty needles for piercing and risking serious infections!) or dangerous. Piercing and tattoos could put you at risk for HIV as well–so be very careful and only go to reputable places to get these things done.”
I say ‘Love’ is the most important thing we have to offer as Catholic Christians. The commandment “Do Not Kill” is not only speaking of taking someones life. It is also referring to words that harm, offend, put people in an ill mood, putting your brother or sister down… Come on those that carry Tattoos and are true Christians are Gods children. Those that like to give criticism, judge others and the like, need to go to confession.
I love you all and based on this thread, especially those true Christians, here on the forum that have ‘Tattoos’ and God loves you too…
I am not promoting getting Tattooed or not getting Tattooed, be sure before you take the leap, it is for life.
For all those that enjoy putting others down, let’s keep them in our prayers. God Bless!
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