There seems to be an increasing number of "christians" who are wearing tattoos these days.
What is a biblical answer to this.
IMO it is merely a mimicking of the world and seeking acceptance from the world around us, ie, being "of the world".
What say ye?
Christians and tattoos
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Re: Christians and tattoos
No big deal if someone has one, unless it is distracting.
But I’d discourage anyone from getting one, and forbid my children from getting one.
But I’d discourage anyone from getting one, and forbid my children from getting one.
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I would say that if the markings predate conversion, I wouldn't have any problems with it, but would in no way encourage or approve of a Christian getting one, or an additional one. (I also don't think we should "play around the edges" of this, either, like with face painting, or temporary tattoos.) I would rather help a marked up person get them removed, than support them getting a 'converted' one.
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Re: Christians and tattoos
I don't like tattoos, but I don't like those quote marks either. I really wouldn't doubt someone's faith simply because they have a tattoo. As a certified Old Coot, I'm happy to advise people to avoid getting tattoos.gcdonner wrote:There seems to be an increasing number of "christians" who are wearing tattoos these days.
Tattoos have become much more common recently, and I am seeing very clean-cut Christians with tattoos. I know one Mennonite who had a dove tattooed on her to symbolize her faith. And it's actually kind of tasteful.
A swastika tattoo or a death's head or whatever would feel quite different to me ...
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Is it biblical? Is it Christlike? Is it loving? Is it true? How can I find out?
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I have tattoos... does that make me a bad person???Bootstrap wrote:I don't like tattoos, but I don't like those quote marks either. I really wouldn't doubt someone's faith simply because they have a tattoo. As a certified Old Coot, I'm happy to advise people to avoid getting tattoos.gcdonner wrote:There seems to be an increasing number of "christians" who are wearing tattoos these days.
Tattoos have become much more common recently, and I am seeing very clean-cut Christians with tattoos. I know one Mennonite who had a dove tattooed on her to symbolize her faith. And it's actually kind of tasteful.
A swastika tattoo or a death's head or whatever would feel quite different to me ...
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Re: Christians and tattoos
I don't agree w Christians getting tattoos... It all seems like a degree of the antinomianism that so many Christians love to embrace. "God doesn't care if I ______" is their mantra for dress, music, etc., and it throws any message of practicing holiness out of the window.
Not the biggest deal, but I wouldn't encourage it.
Not the biggest deal, but I wouldn't encourage it.
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Similarly, I wouldn't encourage it, but I think that obsessing over fine details isn't good for anyone. I wouldn't want my kids getting tattoos, but if an adult in my congregation had one (I've seen a fair amount of crosses tattooed on arms,) I would make sure that my own opinions did not lead me to think less of the person with the tattoo.
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I don't. Does that make me a good person?Mennogal wrote:I have tattoos... does that make me a bad person???
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I've got three of them. Each one holds a special meaning. Has lead to many meaningful conversations concerning my Christian faith. Been a Christian for thirty years and just got them about two years ago. I am thinking of getting a woody the woodpecker tat next!
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We should distinguish between "person who has a tattoo" and "person who is choosing to get more tattoos". The latter is something in the past that does not reflect on the choices a person is making today, although it may very well show that the person is prone to making short-term choices without thinking about long-term consequences.
The latter, choosing to get more tattoos, is behaviour that is inconsistent with a follower of Jesus but very consistent with being conformed to the world.
The latter, choosing to get more tattoos, is behaviour that is inconsistent with a follower of Jesus but very consistent with being conformed to the world.
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