America-to tattoo or not to tattoo???

Question

I think the tatooing of America (and the world, for that mattter) is gross, stupid, and a snare of the Devil-evidently, the vast majority of the people in the U.S. have never read the Bible, or decided to rebel (by breaking the prohibition against marking one's skin) against what they did read. I especially find it awful that woman have fallen into the deception of getting themselves marked up like that. There will be a huge outbreak of hepatitis, rashes, and other skin/blood disorders due to this happening, mark my words on that-it's already well along, and will get worse as more marks of Cain get carved!

I see I have to place this under "beauty and style"-HA!, what a JOKE!

I would like to thank everyone who answered for confirming my opinion of those who have or are for tattoos!

Answer 1

I think you will go a long way.

Answer 2

I'm not a Christian (or, indeed, an American), and therefore can't really enter fully into the debate, although even I know that the Bible contains any number of prohibitions of activities which are today considered perfectly normal and in no way a problem for Christians. To focus on some of these points while disregarding others seems to me to be selectively reading the Bible as saying what you want it to.

In any case, I don't think you help your argument by predicting 'a huge outbreak of hepatitis, rashes and other skin/blood disorders' as an argument. For one thing, if you do genuinely believe tattoos to be religiously unacceptable, then, although I think that perspective is entirely debatable, it should stand or fall on its own merits and not rely on support from unrelated issues (potential health risks). More to the point, though, you're overstating the possibilities of these issues to a considerable extent, which suggests to me that you just don't know all that much about tattoos. Yes, there are potential risks of blood-borne diseases if tattoos are performed using unsterilised equipment - which is precisely why no reputable artist would do this. To suggest otherwise is entirely misleading.

I wholly respect your right not to like or want tattoos, for whatever reasons. But I have to disagree when you decide that your interpretation of the Bible should apply to everyone else.

Answer 3

Tattoos have existed since long before the birth of Jesus Christ. I practice Buddhism, and I find it very sad, that you can consider yourself to be of obvious Christian descent, with your judging. I believe there is nowhere in the bible that states "man nor woman shall pocess artwork, nor should they beautify their bodies". You should not be worrying about anyone but yourself. Think of these passages
I Corinthians 10:23. It states as follows: "Everything is permissible-but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible-but not everything is constructive."

1 Cor 6:20 says, "you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body."

Why can someone not honor their religion and their passion with bodily art. Also remember that "God" will forgive any mistake. If He is to come today, He would never judge any of his followers, whether they made a bad decision or good. No man or woman can say what God would approve of.

Answer 4

Although you sound like a jerk, you did make me laugh. You're so close minded it's really sad.
And no, not everyone has read the bible, because not everyone has the same beliefs you have. And as for the outbreak of hepatitis and what-not, it's not from tattoos being done properly. That is mostly from unprotected sex and drug use.
If you don't like tattoos, which is fine, you are entitled to your opinion, then stay out of the tattoo section! Duh!
Besides, isn't there a saying "Judge not lest ye be judged"?

Answer 5

So, you're saying that people who tattoo a cross or tribes who tattoo as a tradition in their faith are going to hell? I don't think so. It's a personal choice and just because someone gets a tattoo doesn't mean they're going to rot in hell. Get with the times and realize that tattooing and piercing as an expression of art and expression of self, and NOT a sin. I would rather have a child covered with tattoos and be a good moral person than to be tattoo-less and judging others and saying who is going to hell and who isn't like SOME people *cough*. Have you sat down and had a personal conversation with Jesus? Did God himself tell you face to face that EVERY person on the planet with a tattoo is going to hell? Because I'm pretty sure they didn't, and I'm pretty sure if someone is good inside, they'll go to heaven and won't be turned away simply because they like body art.

Answer 6

Uh, I don't recall anyone here asking your opinion. I guess you know what opinions are like. They are like @$$holes and yours stinks.

You are such a Bible expert. Cain was in the Old Testament and so are the laws. Old Testament is before Jesus came. I guess you also sacrifice a sheep for your sins.
BC=BEFORE CHRIST
We now live by Grace. That is the New Testament Jesus has came and died for our sins. We now pray. We don't sacrifice animals.
AC=AFTER CHRIST
Give me a verse in the New Testament that says "Do not get a tattoo." All you so called experts can only look up verses in the Old Testament. Try reading The New Testament.

Answer 7

First off, if you are a cristian you should not be so judgemental. Do you realy think a good honest person with tattoes will go to hell before a murderer who dosn't? Anyone who has ever gotten any type of rash or anything else got their tattoo from a non sanitized unlicensed artist. There are rules and regulations for licensed shops to prevent this from happening. Getting tatts or piercings is a personal decision, and if it is wrong, your god will let them know when the time comes. I vote------EVERYONE GET TATTS!!!

Answer 8

What I know of the bible and the word of God is that he is the only one that can judge us. He is the only one that can say what is right or wrong. We can't go around pointing fingers at people just because they have different beliefs/customs. You have to remember that God created us all. He made more than one type of flower didn't he? He gave each our own skin coloring, hair coloring, and eye coloring...Who gives you the right to say which is better then the other? I think you need to go back and re-read the bible. There are some lessons in there that you have missed yourself. God loves us all. He excepts us all. Why can't you do the same?

Answer 9

I'm an Atheist, but I don't have any tattoos and I don't think I would get one. Mainly for the reason that I don't think I need to mark up my body like that. I just never saw the point... all of my friends have them though, but I don't hate on them for it.

Answer 10

If men or women want to get tattoos thats there own thing. That is a personality mark. Usually people get them to show there personality. There is nothing wrong with them. But people have different views.

Answer 11

TATTOOS ROCK MY WORLD
Think Before You Ink
Ink Is For Life...Ink On
Live and Let Live.
To Each His Own
P E A C E
I really don't have anything bad
to say about your rant. I've put
tats on preachers, I ain't dead yet.
There are some people, who can
get their faith across, without
stabbing anyone in the heart.
I'll say a little prayer for you.