I'm a Christian and I'm getting one today.
2007-10-26 01:56:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus' sacrificial death nailed ALL of the commandments to the cross (Col. 2:13-14). We are freed by the undeserved grace of God.
As long as the tattoo doesn't blaspheme God's name (for example, a tattoo of a religious idol), you are free to do as you wish. I saw an article about a man in England who got a tattoo of his entire family on his back. My daughter has a tattoo on her shoulder that says "Maranatha!" Why would either tattoo anger God?
2007-10-26 02:03:52 · answer #1 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian, and I personally see no reason to get one. I would have to know the motives, but only God and you can truly know the reasons. If you could use that to glorify God in some way, then it would be okay. I don't see how people can get past that. I would really want to know why you want one.
Tattoos inevitably draw attention, and that is something the Bible warns against. The Bible says to dress modestly (1 Timothy 2:9). Of course, you can get tattoos in other places that are not usually seen (back, behind, etc), but then the motive really comes into question. So, any way I look at it, tattoos are something that Christians don't need.
On the most personal level, I am simply very tight with my money. Tattoos seem like a waste of money for any reason, because as a Christian, I can't use a tattoo to glorify God, and I am also stuck with it. Pray about your decision before you do it, and ask God to grant you the knowledge to do what is right and what will glorify Him.
2007-10-26 02:07:23 · answer #2 · answered by Thardus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible talks about not putting marks on your Body in the old Testament. Don't do something you might regret later, I know people who got one before they were a Christian and now they are ashamed of it. Jesus said to come out and be ye seperate, if a non believer sees your tattoo will he think you are a Christian at first notice. Remember the Apostle Paul said that if meat offended his brother he would he no meat while the world stood, tattoo's like alot of things come with a perception, in America it will be hard to be a witness for Christ if you have one, let alone getting one if you are already a Christian. Pray about this, tattoos today usually affiliate you with something, and its not got nothing todo with the Church.
2007-10-26 02:05:40 · answer #3 · answered by victor 7707 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I watched a movie call 'the devil's arthritic.' it is very good, it's about a spoiled Jewish girl who in today's time wants to get a tattoo, somehow or another she 'transported' back to the Nazi ghettos, where she if forced to get a tattoo, along with many other things. I think that, that puts a new prospective on the issue. do I think its alright? I don't think God will be too concerned over the issue. Of course a lot would also depend on what it was.
2007-10-26 02:14:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't pay much attention to the religous beliefs of someone who wants a tattoo. If you want one, get one. Nobody should judge you getting a tattoo because of your belief system. My personal opinion is that a mark on your body (if you got it put there or if you were born with it) won't change your heart and soul.
Good luck - I've heard they hurt a lot!
2007-10-26 02:02:30 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The religious aspect doesn't make any difference to me, but I'm an atheist. I don't see any connection between the two.
But I'm opposed to tattoos in general, especially on my skin. If you gotta get one, at least get something subtle, in a spot that can be covered up. I think the worst ones are the big garish ones. To me, they make a person look cheap and trashy.
2007-10-26 02:01:52 · answer #6 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I mark my body all the time...and I'm a total Pagan...yay for Paganism....but nope I don't have a tatoo...they're kind of ugly when they fade and don't get a big heart with someone's name in it....what will happen when you break up? Will you have to cut the tattoo off? ouch!
2007-10-26 02:01:34 · answer #7 · answered by witchy boy1989 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it goes against the Scriptures......which tell us not to mark our bodies like the pagans.
I'm sure this applies for us today as well as the OT faithful
Leviticus 19:28 “'Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD
2007-10-26 01:59:17 · answer #8 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cool what are you getting?
I think it should be perfectly acceptable. It's your body. I have one tattoo. I want more, but my fiance doesn't like them, so I guess I won't be getting anymore.
2007-10-26 02:04:41 · answer #9 · answered by Linz ♥ VT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I miss the good old days, when only sailors and biker chicks had tattoos....
2007-10-26 02:00:14 · answer #10 · answered by The Reverend Soleil 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋