'Christian tattoos to start a conversation as the Lord leads.'

[farouk]

Except for tattoos, as long as they are not for the dead, I am good ...

I think because THIS body just goes back to the dust and we move forward in the spiritual one that it is ok.  ... I know I am super glad mine is not only tiny but hidden because it doesn't look at all like it did back in the day.

@DeighAnn

Similarly, a lot of young ppl seem to think it's something good as a coming of age thing. Although feeling good as a new adult can be subjective, yet among Christians the design is often faith related; e.g., was a girl, now a woman; tattoo parlor entry becoming compelling for expression as a Christian adult.

 

[farouk]

On 8/10/2023 at 7:23 AM, jesusandliberty said:

My personal thoughts are if you are going to get a permanent mark on your body it is probably better to honor God than something of the world

@jesusandliberty

All the young ppl with Bible verses tattooed with whom I have spoken seem to have received them as witness tools, anyway.

For many young men and women from around age 18 onward, it's not a matter of whether to get a tattoo but, a tattoo of what.

Do you know Christian young men or women who have either gotten faith based tattoo or else are considering one?

 

 

 

[jesusandliberty]

7 minutes ago, farouk said:

Do you know Christian young men or women who have either gotten faith based tattoo or else are considering one?

Young? No. But then again I am almost 40 so I don't know many 20 somethings anymore lol. 

[farouk]

@SavedOnebyGrace FYI: Did you see this poll, above?

(Please consider voting if you did not...)

[farouk]

On 5/16/2023 at 1:12 AM, LearningToLetGo said:

I think a person can get whatever tattoo they want when they turn 18. Before that, no way.

I have seen religious iconography tattoos many times, including crosses and scripture. If that's what a person wants, so be it. 

@LearningToLetGo

Long identified with sailors and bikers, in recent decades it has become closely identified with the coming of age among young men and women. Young ppl at 18 now would be very likely to regard the tattoo parlor appointment as a stage in life as a new adult.

All the young ppl with Bible verses tattooed with whom I have spoken seem to have obtained theirs as witness tools. Young women specifically as new adults would widely regard it as a womanly thing to do. A striking proportion of older women also evidence a seeming strong desire to express themselves through skin inking.

Does this quote from Heavenhome seem accurate? (I think so.)

My dear Dad had two tattoos but that was from his navy days.
I have noticed however that lots of young girls have them and what is really noticeable is a huge amount are women say around their sixties .
christianforums dot com

 

[farouk]

Thanks to all who voted so far in the poll.

NB: If you have not yet voted yet in the poll, please vote now.

[farouk]

But whether or not you tattoo scripture on your body, it is moot. ... If you have already done the deed, confess it and walk away. If you have doubts, remember what Paul had to walk away from ...

@AdHoc

Some Christians do indeed walk away from getting tattooed.

Others seem to go to the tattoo parlor (for a Scripture verse or ref., etc.) with a lot of confidence.

There have been a variety of responses in the poll, above; did you see it? (

Do let us know which response fits what you may think...)

[farouk]

@dad2 FYI.........did you see the poll, above, that I started?

[farouk]

Hi @Dennis1209

From back a bit:

I'm of the opinion that as many or more people these days have tattoos than not?

Did you see the poll, above?

[Dennis1209]

7 minutes ago, farouk said:

Hi @Dennis1209

From back a bit:

 

Did you see the poll, above?

Just now, and yes, this thread was from awhile back.