I know that in the jewish faith to wear symbols of their faith or have religious tattos of the nature but does that extend to the Christian faith as well? You know, the body is a temple for your soul and is not rightly yours.
2007-01-16 17:45:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
It is Jewish tradition to follow the 613 commandments (mitzvot) mentioned in our Bible. One of these is the proscription against tatoos. Christians are not held to observing these 613 mitzvot -- only Jews. I believe that the reason tatoos are banned is because the idol-worshippers used to tatoo themselves. As for religious jewelry, I don't believe there is a ban against that in Judaism. It depends on what the item would be. Jews do not believe jewelry has a holiness attached to it, such as a crucifix would be to a Christian.
2007-01-16 18:01:28 · answer #1 · answered by Bubbeh C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It very much depends on your motivation.
Why would you want to wear that symbol or have that tattoo? that's the question that needs to be asked.
If the answer is that the person wants to display their faith then that begs the question 'Why can people not see your faith in the way you live your life?'
I don't believe that Tatoos or jewelry are banned but, as with everything, the reason behind what you do is key.
Peter
http://www.nabitunics.com/life
2007-01-17 01:54:13 · answer #2 · answered by Peter P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know from the Levitical law the people of God were not supposed to engrave tattoos upon themselves. However, in Israel's day it was not uncommon for men to wear gold ear rings. Morevover, look at king Solomon, he was highly adorned. Wearing jewelry is okay as long as it is done in a way which still reflects Christ and not worldliness or idolatry.
2007-01-17 01:58:54 · answer #3 · answered by super saiyan 3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jewelry is fine but tattoos are not a good thing my mom would rip my skin off if she saw one on me
2007-01-17 01:57:02 · answer #4 · answered by Jenny Q 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋