Poll: Faith-based tattoo: Have you ever talked to someone with one?

[nebula]

22 hours ago, farouk said:

Sorry for your loss. Thanks for clarifying this difficult subject for you.

Thank you.

FYI, I have two thoughts on tattoos.

1) My dad (not a "born again" believer at the time) got a tattoo in the army during Boot Camp. His story: "They told me getting one doesn't hurt. What they didn't tell me was that they were drunk at the time of getting it!"

2) If I got one (which is a huge if), it would be this on my forearm where I could look at it often to remind myself:
"Whatsoever things..."
[referring to "Whatsoever things are pure, holy, etc....think on these things"]

[farouk]

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[farouk]

28 minutes ago, nebula said:

Thank you.

FYI, I have two thoughts on tattoos.

1) My dad (not a "born again" believer at the time) got a tattoo in the army during Boot Camp. His story: "They told me getting one doesn't hurt. What they didn't tell me was that they were drunk at the time of getting it!"

2) If I got one (which is a huge if), it would be this on my forearm where I could look at it often to remind myself:
"Whatsoever things..."
[referring to "Whatsoever things are pure, holy, etc....think on these things"]

Hi @nebula

Thanks for your comments.

That is a lovely text; among my favorites (if I can use the term 'favorite'...).

To all those things mentioned in the verse, 'true', 'honest', 'just', etc., the Lord Jesus Himself is the perfect fulfillment in His Person and work; i.e., 'true' (John 14.6); 'honest' (2 Corinthians 1.20); 'just' (Romans 3.26), etc.

Seems like you enjoy that verse so much that it sounds like that you're somewhat wondering if a bit of pain for a little while when the machine is shooting in the ink will indeed be worth it?

(If so, I guess it would be your first tattoo...)

Some ppl like to receive a Bible verse in full; other have just the reference (i.e., Philippians 4.8) inked in, so they can enjoy telling ppl in conversation all about the verse it refers to, anyway. I guess that it would involve weighing up in your mind whether the meaning of the verse is something you as a tattooed Christian woman would enjoy telling others about.

NConly said:

On 6/11/2024 at 8:42 PM, NConly said:

 it does not take long before one learns just how many conversations are started by tats. I am always asking people about their tats.

 

On 10/21/2024 at 1:08 PM, NConly said:

And it has another attribute.

1. if placed properly where one can see their own tat it is a constant reminder of Jesus

when one is busy and not thinking of Him.

 

 

[farouk]

PS: @nebula Thanks for your participation in the poll (seems very much like you have already proved what NConly said in the quote above that someone who received a faith-based tattoo into his or her skin will likely be the cause of conversations).

[Scott Free]

6 hours ago, farouk said:

Not sure about 'inadequacy', though....

I am old fashioned and have always seen tattoos as badges of accomplishment, initiation or cultural identity. Random tattoos indicate an obsessive compulsive disorder and an inclination toward risky behavior. Thou, this thread is dealing with a proclamation of faith which is admirable.

[farouk]

12 minutes ago, Scott Free said:

this thread is dealing with a proclamation of faith which is admirable.

Hi @Scott Free Well, I guess the poll and the thread do ultimately revolve around the faith-based application of tattoos rather than about tattoos per se.

As indeed do many of the posters, not least @nebula - above - where she says about what would be her purpose as a Christian woman if using a tattoo parlor:

 

2 hours ago, nebula said:

If I got one (which is a huge if), it would be this on my forearm where I could look at it often to remind myself:
"Whatsoever things..."
[referring to "Whatsoever things are pure, holy, etc....think on these things"]

 

[nebula]

8 hours ago, farouk said:

Hi @nebula

Thanks for your comments.

That is a lovely text; among my favorites (if I can use the term 'favorite'...).

To all those things mentioned in the verse, 'true', 'honest', 'just', etc., the Lord Jesus Himself is the perfect fulfillment in His Person and work; i.e., 'true' (John 14.6); 'honest' (2 Corinthians 1.20); 'just' (Romans 3.26), etc.

Seems like you enjoy that verse so much that it sounds like that you're somewhat wondering if a bit of pain for a little while when the machine is shooting in the ink will indeed be worth it?

(If so, I guess it would be your first tattoo...)

I doubt I'll ever get a tattoo., actually.

I do not make any judgements against such. It's just not for me.

[In the Clouds]

Tattoos are not for me.  There are other ways I prefer to witness.  But, I do have a question.  Do people get faith based tattoos for themselves or to witness to others?  There are so many ways to display faith that are not permanent graffiti on my skin.

[Scott Free]

On 12/10/2024 at 4:43 PM, missmuffet said:

 

Interesting, if you made a fist the tattoo would have an evil connotation making it a symbol of double mindedness. A ring tattoo of the name Yeshua in a Chicanos font would wear better.

Edited January 3 by Scott Free

[nebula]

On 12/12/2024 at 9:49 PM, farouk said:

PS: @nebula Thanks for your participation in the poll (seems very much like you have already proved what NConly said in the quote above that someone who received a faith-based tattoo into his or her skin will likely be the cause of conversations).

I've been thinking about your response a bit. I am wondering if you are desirous to prove a point to anyone in particular or have a reason to make a case that goes byond just discussing the topic?

It's OK if you do. I grew up under the teaching that tats were evil but came to disagree with that teaching as time went on.