Is it a sin to get piercings and tattoes on your body?
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I only know of OT ones:\n\nLeviticus 19:28 - Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD. \n\nDeuteronomy 14:1 - You are the children of the LORD your God. Do not cut yourselves or shave the front of your heads for the dead.
554240
I can not say why all people get tattoos all over their body, I can just say why I do.  Its a matter of owning my body to its fullest.  Every inch I can control what color, pattern, shape is on it.  I am a very intelligent, upper class white American.  I do not hang with others who have as many tattoos as me, I go to church every Sunday.  I am a wonderful mother, I do not have low self esteem, I have great self confidence, and I do not crave attention.  American culture is changing..it is no longer just the rebel, convict, or biker gang member.  It is the mom next door; when i am in a full business suit not one tattoo shows (that's if my hair is down).  So don't be so quick to judge, you do not know all you are judging.
150610
The Bible talks constantly of our body being a temple to the Lord our God. The way I interpret that is whatever you do with your body should be to honor God. God is not going to prevent you from entering heaven if you have a tattoo. For the Christian, all things are acceptable, but not all things are spiritually beneficial. You need to ask yourself if you would be honoring God with your tattoo or would you be honoring yourself.
491535
if you get some tattoos before your were a christian, than they will be forgiven when you get saved. but i dont think Christians want to get tattoos( other than some cover-ups of their old tattoos.   \ntattoos are of this world and of man, Christ has no use for them.
106792
Tattoos tell a small story about where a person was or felt at a piticular point in their life. I see nothing wrong with it as long as its tastful and in a place on thier body that will not be effected when a woman gains weight( and i know because i have two and i gained lots of weight when i was pregnant with my son and they did not change at all) and also as long as its cool with your parents. Tattoo's are art but should be something you can live with and have a true meaning behind them not just done because others were getting one , but dont go overboard with them, women shouldnt get them large or in a spot that is excessable to weight gain or all over. small dainty ones look nice on women in my opinion. its your body so be nice to it because its the only one you have. if you are happy and satisified with your decisions then dont worry about what we have to say. just remember that only you know whats best for you and cant no one change who you are.
1002910
if my spouse asked me to get a tatoo then i would because we have been together or more than ten years, if i have a boyfriend that i have been with for a couple of months no i wouldnt. you cant get a tatoo if you have been with this person if have been with this person for only a couple of years. it takes years to know a person.so why would you want to make a big mistake if yo only have known this person for a lil while.
1042260
Well, it may be illegal...but in reality...do you really want to be "tagged" as a red-neck your whole life?\n\nRegardless of how accepting YOU are, not everyone else will show you the same courtesy, especially in the corporate setting.\n\nThe bottom line is, what is the job worth to you, will THEY pay to have it removed and what kind of jobs will you be moving toward in the future?\n\nGetting a tattoo is a personal choice...however many companies will not allow excessive body piercings, tattoos, etc because they do not want to offend the public. If you have a high profile position then I can understand their concern. I would encourage you not to take it personally...look through the company handbook, it may be one of their requirements.\n\nConsider your options, good luck.
371731
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!
847224
It's not a sin.  Enjoy yourself.  Just don't get too obsessed with it.  All things in balance.
483117
not unless you have it tattood on the back of youe head! like in the film The Omen! Damien has in on his head!
174195
I would think the person is a free spirit, but in a bad way.  Piercings would indicate that a person does not want to interact in regular society, so I would not think about hiring them, because they would likely not feel comfortable around a lot of regular people.  I would also think that they will regret the piercing once the fad goes away or they get older and want to fit into regular society.
55869
My husband is a tattooist in New York State.....the legal age (in a tatoo parlor) is 18.....NO EXCEPTIONS....If a tatooist works from his/her own home they are free to make the choice but most will say 17 with parental consent only.Piercings are usually 16 with parental consent.If you decide on a tattoo parlor PLEASE make sure that it is one with a good reputation......=)
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its not that bad ive had both, but dont not under any circumstances do it your self, you could get a really bad infection, go to a tatoo parlor to get it done. besides the needles they use a different, theyre hollow so it cuts a plug of skin out  and it heals all the way around, other needles just make a dull hole and it wont heal.
1139152
I think most tattoos are sexy (except the ones with naked girls) if not in excess. One thing you should never do is tattoo the name of a person unless they are related to you like your mom, kids, etc.\n\nMost importantly, you should get one that has a meaning to you. People tend to remember those better becuase they make an impression.
197253
I am a piercer and tattoo artist, and I know that if done properly the piercing will enhance the experience, but with all things you will get adjusted and the experience will fade in time. Do it and then when the excitement wears of remove the thing. It is your choice and your body, and nobody Else's.
39128
Thirteen seems way too young to make that kind of decision. If I had been allowed to pierce whatever I wanted when I was 13, I'd definitely regret some of them - and I've had lots of piercings! I'd have to say that 16 should be the minimum age for body piercings.
1042089
Tattoo always means it stays on for life and can only be removed by surgery.\nAnd yes sometimes it doesn't heal proper.\nIs very logical.\nA tattoo is basically a wound, if you want a wound to heal well you need to keep it clean and dry.\nSome places of your body are easier to keep dry and cleaned than others.\nIs why both piercings and tattoos around the bellybutton and mouth area are more known to infect or heal bad.\nBe willing to spend the extra buck for the tattoo person that throws his/her needles away after every customer.\nPlease do, you can't tell what diseases the previous customer has and if you would like to catch them.