Tattoo's

[Shiloh62]

I have just watched the weirdest thing on TV. A guy walks into a tattoo parlor (the show is called Miami Ink), and tells the tattooist he wants a tattoo of a piece of cheese on his bicep. He is lactose intolerant and wants the world to know Wierd......

But it got me thinking.

Tattoo's, are they a good thing, bad thing, or just a lifestyle thing?

I have never really been one way or the other about tatoos. The Levites in Scripture were not allowed to get tatoos, but back then it was common for pagan priests to have the images of their gods tatooed on their body. It was part of their pagan rites.

Tatoos today are basically body art and I don't think they are a sin per se, but I do think people go overboard with them.

I mean if someone gets a small tatoo around their ankle or in a inconspicuous part of their body, I see no harm (so long as they get it done professionally and in a sanitary environment.

But let's face it, if you get tatooed up and down your arms and around your neck, I would say you can pretty much count on not getting a job as a CPA or a lawyer. I would say you can bet on there being a mop in your future.

Tatoos are not a sin, but people should not be unwise about them and think about the fact that when they get older those things are going to look really, really bad.

amen,brother- I think it all comes back to respecting ourselves and our bodies that God gave us.

[Guest]

I have never really been one way or the other about tatoos. The Levites in Scripture were not allowed to get tatoos, but back then it was common for pagan priests to have the images of their gods tatooed on their body. It was part of their pagan rites.

Tatoos today are basically body art and I don't think they are a sin per se, but I do think people go overboard with them.

I mean if someone gets a small tatoo around their ankle or in a inconspicuous part of their body, I see no harm (so long as they get it done professionally and in a sanitary environment.

But let's face it, if you get tatooed up and down your arms and around your neck, I would say you can pretty much count on not getting a job as a CPA or a lawyer. I would say you can bet on there being a mop in your future.

Tatoos are not a sin, but people should not be unwise about them and think about the fact that when they get older those things are going to look really, really bad.

Amen!

I have a few friends who got gang and other tattoos before they came to Christ, and now want to get them removed. Tattoo removal is possible, but quite expensive, which is something else to consider. A couple of other folks have grown in their walk with Christ and now wish they hadn't gotten the things at all. All believers are works in progress, and the Holy Spirit has a way of changing your mind about things over time as we grow in Christ. Never discount how you may grow in the Lord in the years after you get that tattoo.

[Gentlewind]

There are two Shiloh's here! Had me confused for a moment!

Shilo 357 said:

But let's face it, if you get tatooed up and down your arms and around your neck, I would say you can pretty much count on not getting a job as a CPA or a lawyer. I would say you can bet on there being a mop in your future.

Hey, what's wrong with pushin' a mop? Better than pushin' drugs! (I'm just givin' you a hard time . . . forgive?)

You have a point! These things CAN be overdone! All things in moderation?

[Gentlewind]

this was debated in the ladies room once ....and got deleted

Teeheehee. I first thought, "What ladies room?" ( I was thinking bathroom.) Then I remembered the "ladies room" with the little key. I can be a bit slow, but I usually catch on . . .

[Guest shiloh357]

I have a few friends who got gang and other tattoos before they came to Christ, and now want to get them removed. Tattoo removal is possible, but quite expensive, which is something else to consider.

It is also quite painful I have heard!

[Guest shiloh357]

this was debated in the ladies room once ....and got deleted

Yes, after you showed them the pic of you and the tatoo of the Cobra that goes up one of your arms, around your neck and down the other arm. And the tatoo of the skull holding a knife in its teeth on your back with the caption, "Heaven doesn't want me, and Hell's afraid I'll take over."

(don't mess with ladypeartree)

[Guest shiloh357]

There are two Shiloh's here! Had me confused for a moment!

Shilo 357 said:

But let's face it, if you get tatooed up and down your arms and around your neck, I would say you can pretty much count on not getting a job as a CPA or a lawyer. I would say you can bet on there being a mop in your future.

Hey, what's wrong with pushin' a mop? Better than pushin' drugs! (I'm just givin' you a hard time . . . forgive?)

You have a point! These things CAN be overdone! All things in moderation?

LOL, yes and you need to speak to Ladypeartree about that. Has she shown you her Cobra tatoo?

[Guest]

I have a few friends who got gang and other tattoos before they came to Christ, and now want to get them removed. Tattoo removal is possible, but quite expensive, which is something else to consider.

It is also quite painful I have heard!

That too . . . Painful as in "yeee-ouch!" and in the wallet too.

[ladypeartree]

NOT a snake ... I am terrified of them... mine is a six foot long dragon that breaths real fire

Seriously though in a few years time there are going to be a LOT of wrinkly old folk who will have tatoos that look like a horror film in amongst all the wrinkles

[Fez]

But let's face it, if you get tattooed up and down your arms and around your neck, I would say you can pretty much count on not getting a job as a CPA or a lawyer. I would say you can bet on there being a mop in your future.

I guess like most things, moderation is the word. It's a bit like overdoing cosmetic surgery, when your whole body is tattooed it is almost as if your body is what you worship, if you get my meaning.