Do you think tattoos are sinful?

[eric]

Yeah, thanks Vickilynn. I did read the OP as a matter of fact, but I never took the time to read her profile, which is very remiss of me, and I can see where she is coming from. I fully understand her concern, now. It's late and I am feeling a bit scrabbly tonight, and I just had to blow off some steam.

However for the sake of the plight of the OP, tattoos are more or less a spur-of-the-moment thing and I can't see any sin in the decision to have one.

Is that better?

[Guest shiloh357]

This is one of the most useless debates I have seen on the boards. The tattoo prohibibion was originally given so that the Israelite priesthood would not look like the priests of the surrounding nations. They were to be set apart in every aspect of their ministry and appearance. The pagan priests were tattooing images of their gods on their bodies, and God did not want them making images of him and placing those images on their bodies. It was more of an issue then because "tattoos" were part of the pagan worship practices. It was in that sense that tattoos were wrong, not the simple act of marking one's body.

If someone wants to broaden the application to include not getting tattoos on their own body, fine. It is nothing more than a matter of person conviction. Get a tattoo, don't get a tattoo. It's not that critical.

[artsylady]

What? There is "wiggle room" in G-d's commands? Really? Which ones are we to "wiggle" on? Adultery? Stealing? Murder?

When I think you are sincerely trying to understand what I'm trying to say, I'll continue.

I find it odd that in earlier posts, you had not considered tattooing a 'sin' for yourself and had considered getting one yourself, then you seem to resort to comments like the above toward me.

[Guest Biblicist]

Hi everyone!

It seems as though I have a question a day!

I am wondering if you think tattoos are sinful? I read a quick line about it in the Old Testament...I wish I could find all these lines that catch my eye. I should mark my Bible!

So many people have them today - do you think it is a sin? I have one - a lotus flower and my kids' names written in Sanskrit - and would love to get more but I don't want to commit a sin knowingly. I got that one last summer before becoming Christian. My husband has tons of tattoos.

I had a dream last night I was going to get a beautiful cross tattoo - and I mean it was BEAUTIFUL. Exactly the one I would get if I were to get another. That's where I got the idea to ask all you knowedgable Christians what you think about tattoos!

Thanks!

If having a tattoo makes you sinful, would not having one make you righteous?

[Vickilynn]

Yeah, thanks Vickilynn. I did read the OP as a matter of fact, but I never took the time to read her profile, which is very remiss of me, and I can see where she is coming from. I fully understand her concern, now. It's late and I am feeling a bit scrabbly tonight, and I just had to blow off some steam.

However for the sake of the plight of the OP, tattoos are more or less a spur-of-the-moment thing and I can't see any sin in the decision to have one.

Is that better?

Shalom Brother,

Ya know, I just love you!! "Scrabbly" or not.

[Vickilynn]

What? There is "wiggle room" in G-d's commands? Really? Which ones are we to "wiggle" on? Adultery? Stealing? Murder?

When I think you are sincerely trying to understand what I'm trying to say, I'll continue.

Shalom Artsy,

That's OK, you've already stated this isn't important to you. Your comments reflect that.

And, since you don't know my heart, you aren't capable of knowing when I'm sincere.

I find it odd that in earlier posts, you had not considered tattooing a 'sin' for yourself and had considered getting one yourself, then you seem to resort to comments like the above toward me.

Your comments have nothing to do with my stand. Your comments need clarification as they lend themselves to the questions I sincerely asked you. But since you are unwilling to clarify and have a real interactive gracious discussion, but would rather toss out incomplete and out of context references and refuse to clarify, well then, I guess we'll just move on.

[Guest man]

The pagan priests were tattooing images of their gods on their bodies, and God did not want them making images of him and placing those images on their bodies.

Something to consider.

[Vickilynn]

The pagan priests were tattooing images of their gods on their bodies, and God did not want them making images of him and placing those images on their bodies.

Something to consider.

Shalom,

Yes, I agree. Something to consider.

[artsylady]

That's OK, you've already stated this isn't important to you.

I must have attempted at least 5 times to clarify this. And you still don't get it? And I'm supposed to beleive that you are sincerely trying to understand my position?

It SHOULD not be an important issue. Others are making a molehill into a mountain.

Your comments reflect that.

And, since you don't know my heart, you aren't capable of knowing when I'm sincere.

I can't know your heart but I can make a pretty good guess as to whether or not you are sincerely trying to gain understanding or not. And I still see no attempt. You just wish to argue for the sake of arguing with me - especially reading your earlier posts where you said you considered a tattoo for yourself.

[Vickilynn]

That's OK, you've already stated this isn't important to you.

I must have attempted at least 5 times to clarify this. And you still don't get it? And I'm supposed to beleive that you are sincerely trying to understand my position?

Shalom Artsy,

Honestly, it doesn't matter to me WHAT you believe. You have personally attacked and judged peoples hearts in here for simply sharing their beliefs on this topic as you are. You refuse to allow people to have the same rights you demand. You can believe what you want, it makes no difference to me.

You have refused to clarify your comments when I sincerely tried to get your position concerning them. So, I guess we'll move on.