Is it a sin to get a tattoo? Me I don't believe that it is but I don't think God highly recommends anybody to have tattoos on their body? I only plan on having a small amount of tattoos on my body.
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no, of course it's not a sin, and i'm catholic!  (i even went to a catholic school in my elementary years)\ni have one on my shoulder and never even gave it a second thought about not getting one due to my religion.\ni don't think God judges us by tattoos that we may want.  i think he judges us on how we live our overall lives day to day.\n\njust my opinion
161982
I'm a Christian, and I have a cross tattoo. I say go for it. My tattoos say who I am, and what I love. I love Jesus.\nGo for it!
567901
Everyone is equal. And everyone is weird, in their own ways.\n\nI have no tattoos (or piercings) and neither the desire for any nor the slightest understanding of why anyone would want any. But it doesn't bother me in the least. Many of my coworkers have tattoos (and/or piercings), and I don't think less of them at all. It's not a moral issue, just a taste issue, and I certainly wouldn't consider someone "inferior" just for having different tastes.\n\nAs far as gender goes, tattoos (and piercings) seem to be mostly well accepted for both men and women among the younger generations; older people might still be struggling with the issue. To the degree that my own acceptance would matter to anyone, I find tattoos perfectly acceptable for either men or women. To each his/her own!
660215
The bible says LITERALLY that lust is a sin.  Your reasoning is very good...  It is ok to appreciate someone for their body, but not to follow up on it.
140414
i don't think it's a problem, no matter the size. it all depends on the person, and that goes for male and female. some people suit big tattoos, while others suit them smaller. it just depends on who you are, and how comfortable you are with yourself
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The beauty of a tattoo is the personal meaning and self expression behind the artwork.\n\nYou hit the nail on the head when you said "Tattoos are forever" - that is exactly it, and that is why if you want a tattoo you need to get a tattoo for YOU and no one else. Tattoos have always been popular on and off, for better or for worse in different groups... but recently I have noticed a lot of younger people, getting large pieces in visable areas, and I think it makes others think they should do the same thing.\n\nJust keep in mind where you are getting these tattoos, and if they are going to be visable for any sort of "career" you are interested in. I don't know how old you are, but your 20s are usually spent in college, or figuring out the next step. (You change a lot!) Not saying you will regret it, but it is something to think about.\n\nTake some time, look at some designs, and figure out what you want. If you decide it is something you really want to do, then do it, and don't worry what anyone thinks. It's your body! :)\n\nI do think a lot of, younger women especially, do find tattoos on guys attractive. It really just depends. Everyone is different. That is why I really think you just need to make the decision for yourself, and not worry as much if people around you are going to like or dislike it.\n\nI wish you best of luck in whatever you decide to do! <3
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I'm not going to presume to try and tell anyone whether it's right or wrong. Yes indeed, it does say in the Bible in the book of Leviticus that you should not mark yourself. And some folks will insist that if you have a tatoo then you're going to hell. But then again, taken in context, right before that verse is one that says you shouldn't cut the hair at your temples. To my knowledge there is only ONE group of people that follows that rule today, and they aren't Christian.\n\nAnd again, religious leaders in Jesus's time got terribly upset with Him because he kept breaking their rules for what you could and could not do on the Sabbath, and what was considered "work".\n\nTo answer this question for yourself, you'll have to examine your motives in getting the tatoo. Is there vanity involved? A need to provoke people? Or a simple, honest expression of faith and perhaps a way to steer the topic of conversation to a sharing of faith? What matters most is what's in your heart.
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Why not?If you believe in buddhism but you are of english decent does that mean all you believe is worthless?I dont think so.Its your body,do whatever you like to it.Also,for a change you are looking at something meaningful to brand yourself with,a lot of kids gets stupid logos tattooed on them.My friend had a Nike tick on her belly.................she regrets it every day.Good on you!
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I love tattoo's, but I think you should think very long & hard about the design you want before you end up getting it. I think you should get something that will always have a special meaning to you, for the rest of your life, after all, that is how long you'll have the tattoo, unless you get it removed or covered up...Maybe you could consider getting your Scorpio symbol, or if you have children, maybe your child's name, etc...\n\nGood luck!
204760
That's a tough one.  Tattoos are an agreed upon sin cause it clearly says not to mark-up your body or harm it cause it doesn't really belong to you, however, almost all girls have ear piercings - and that's always been OK.  And recently girls have been getting multiple ear piercings (still OK), so maybe an ear ring is also acceptable due to the changes in modern style.  \n\nI think whatever your decision is will be okay since you've already taken the time to think about what God would want you to do.  It's the same as consulting with your dad on something.
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being a tattoo artist (and other types as well) my suggestion would be to print the design out and cut it out, and position it in various places to "see" it in context with your body- it is sometimes easier to "fake" it to see the result than to just try to visualize it.
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in my opinion the picture your looking for is alredy in your head.\ni think that goes for any tattoo, maybe, especially\na religous one.\nevery time i look at my tattoo's it takes me back to that time in my life when i got it.\nthey are mine only and very personall.\ndon't bullshit yourself with a meaningless picture\nbeacause that's what you would remember.\nsorry if i'm preaching thats just what works for me.\npublic library?\ngood luck
408451
I don't remember their name but I had been voted as best answer for my answer about tattoo ideas. I told them to pick what they wanted but gave two very important tips to keep in mind when choosing a tattoo. They didn't leave a comment but I usually read comments if a person leaves one.
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I see your point. Depending on what kind of tattoo and where its located it may not be a problem or seem inappropriate. I think before getting a tattoo an individual should think about this. There is always the option of getting it removed by a doctor. This I've heard can be even more painful then when the person got the tattoo.
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I find tolerance from Christians - just as I "tolerate" you putting down those that you admit are like you. I have tattoos and piercings. I know that some people are sooo sheltered that they are shocked to see piercings. It gets people curious sometimes as to - didn't that hurt?!?!?!?! WHY would you hurt yourself... they don't see the purpose. So what? I enjoy the art that I have on my body. I do think that there is some Biblical teaching regarding tatoos and I think that there are some people that have a concern about tattoo'd and pierced people being rude or crude to them in front of their "impressionable" children and they have a right and responsibility to protect innocent children. A few give many others a bad reputation. I was in the military and I knew very few men that were unfaithful to their wives, and yet many military men have a reputation for their infidelity. Is it fair? no. Life sometimes isn't. Even Jesus stopped the religious of His time from harming a "bad example" "law-(especially of their time)-breaking prostitute by challanging the one without sin to cast the first stone when they were not just judging her but going to the truly extreme of going to kill her as punishment. God doesn't judge you by your hair color. God has counted every hair on your head. God will judge your heart. And God will also judge their hearts and perhaps God will find that they have falsely and wrongly shunned you/looked at you disgustingly/maybe even gossiped about you... if you chose to look how you want than accept that you chose to be outside the norm. Are you trying to get shock from them? One thing I've done is go to church on a Saturday night in a tye dye shirt, gottee, and baseball cap and had been working during the day and I've gone Sunday morning wearing a suit and tie and clean shaven. People don't recognize me. Try something similar.... get your hair a natural brown and dress up in a nice dress and then change your hair and wear leather and piercings...whatever you want. Did you (your mind and your soul/emotions change just because your clothing did? no, certainly not. We aren't saved by our outward appearances. One of my all time favorite chapters in the Bible is James 1. The relevent information that he says is at the end of the chapter and in to the second chapter. It basically says that if you favor someone because of the way they are dressed even by offering them the best seat and having the poor man sit on the floor that it is wrong! It goes on to talk about it more so check it out. Be a positive alternative example to people that wouldn't know any better. Perhaps God will you use in powerful ways to soften hearts to help the poor and needy as you say that you are voluntarily doing. At the end of James 1 it says something like that is called a pure religion to look after orphans and widows in their distress AND (emphasis mine) to keep control of your tongue. (Please do not be so quick to judge others yourself either) They will not know how to help you unless you are open and real about what your needs (emotional acceptance) are...God is love and we are to love one another as Christ did for us.
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i have no idea what is considered a sin or not a sin\nbut in my opinion, if you believe in God, go ahead!\nyou dont have to worry about those mean looks\nyou're there to pray and worship\nthey have no right to judge you by your looks\nit's a matter of preference\ni dont think people who dress conservatively are all good!\nthey may have some bad vibes behind those clothes\ni mean it's just clothing for God sake\n\nps: i know it's annoying to have people staring at you, maybe you can make friends with them, let them know the "real nice" you behind your goth look =)\ngood luck\nand i accidentally deleted your message on 360, can you me another one? thx
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only the foolish guys do this = ) i have multiple tattoos as does my boyfriend...neither of us would ever consder getting a partners name on them. the only time when i feel that its acceptable for a name tat is when its a deceased family member or a child's name.boyfriends come and go but your kids and family are permenant