What is your religion's view on tattoos?
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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.
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Hi, I am 63 and a spiritualist and I have been wearing my crucifix as a statement of my faith, my belief in God, the Divine Spirit and Christ for many years now.  My crucifix is  made of mother of pearl and, I believe, is french.  It is very precious to me, not only because of my beliefs, but because my dear Mum bought it for me.  She passed to spirit 3 years ago.  She made such an effort to buy it for me.  My sister pushed her in her wheelchair to the local antique shop where she bought it for a Christmas present.  I only take it off when I shower as I am frightened of damaging it. Otherwise it never leaves my neck and if it slips behind my clothing I put it on show again.  I would NEVER take it off for anyone.  BA have no right to ban crucifixes.  If they do that then those who follow other religious denominations must also adhere to the rules.  This could really get out of hand - what next?  We all have a right to which faith we follow, and as such should be allowed to wear a symbol of that faith.  It is now getting ridiculous - not allowed to say certain words in case they offend, can't wear what we want.  The whole world is going mad and I am sure God did not want this divide.
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Sage, as for your question, have you tried a google/Yahoo search?  Or try the Languages section at Yahoo Answers?  Maybe people at Languages may be able to provide you an answer?  :-)  Or try the Social/Culture or Mythology sections.  Perhaps the tattoist may have books on that kinda thing at hisher shop, as well.  :-)  \n\nSOME tattooists are willing to do the work for you---meaning they do the search, etc.  If you ask respectfully and willing to pay a fee or tip for their "extra work", they might be willing to do so.  I had a tattooist do work on my largest tat (shown at my blog). \n\nKoresh, if that is cultural misappropiration, then I am also guilty of it---I have the Egyptian Eye of Horus on my upper back shoulder. :-)  It still remains true to my soul to this day.  Isn't everyone guilty of that to a degree?  Frankly, it is also in my humble opinion that if we "Borrow with Respect" from other religions and cultures, I don't think many adherents of religion/culture would mind.  Imitation is often the highest form of flattery! ;-)\n\nEDIT:  Found this site discussing Sanskirt tattooes---dunno if it will help, but you could read it over and ask questions.  Best wishes!\n\nhttp://www.tattoonow.com/facemaster.cfm?task=message_list&thread_index=136
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i think all tattoos to each individual is good for them.\nall tatts have a story behind them good or bad and i feel they are addictive to some as well as tatts speak w/o speaking to others for it shows ur personality....i think your thumper one is kewl an sounds like it would make me laugh.  bet thats a good conversation piece for you...lol.  Tell them ur just keeping it real after all you are a man...and in the future have Thumper poss get his fav whatever it may be that would have him grab his gold tattooed near him looking at his erotic thought...lol
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Yes. I wanted to answer this question in my words. but there are so many more knowledgeable people than me. I looked on the Web to try to find the scripture that speaks of body mutilation, and I found the Website (listed under sources at the bottom of my comment) that goes into different types of mutilation. \n\nI think this well covers it, even though it is mainly about tattoos and piercings--mutilation is mutilation. And, if you are ridding yourself of an organ for sexual reasons, then it is against God. He created you as you for a reason, with His plans in mind.
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I have no denomination, so I figured who better to blab and opinion? LOL\n\nI think its great for religious ppl to wear the cross, its a symbol of Christ. (Although I do not beleive in God - I have respect for those who do).\n\nI do not like to see it on ppl who wear it for style purposes though.\n\nHUGS
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I have a Tattoo of a panther tearing out of my left shoulder that I say it means the new me coming out of the old me so it can be seen, I have Jesus Christ on my right Bicep with the saying Died for me under it, I have an angel on my left bicep in memory of a very dear friend, On my left forearm I have a picture of Jesus hanging on the cross to remind me everyday what he did for me, and last of all I have a cross on my right forearm in memory of my dad with the year he was born and the year he died.
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1. Christ, a great guy, noble and fair teachings, not attached to material stuff... but totally warped by today's Xian churches (some more than others - some denominations I don't know so well. The best I know is Roman Catholic - very removed from primitive Xtianity). The part I like is Jesus' prechings of LOVE. The rest - no thanks.\n\n2. Islam, also an Abrahamic religion, based on the revelations to Muhammad, imposed by force of arms and bloodshed, very discriminative of women. No thanks.\n\n3. Hinduism - very attached to nature and its cycles, a "mother" to buddhism. With commom notions with buddhism (reincarnations, karma, nirvana). Complicated, sophisticated, worthy of study.\n\n4. Judaism - don't know it too well but since it's the origin of Xtian I can imagine. Their god seems a vindicative, jealous and angry one. No thanks.\n\n5. Mormon - That's a Xtian denomination. Not very familiar with its idiosyncrasies.\n\n6. Buddhist - ah, this is good. I mean apart the folkloric part, and you've got to conider the two strems - Therevada and Mahayana. I prefer the ZEN version (part of Therevada). Noble teachings, good advice, unattachment to material stuff, peace, not harming others and ANIMALS, I like it. Best part - NO GOD TO WORSHIP.  More of a philosophy or ethic code than religion. I definitrly could embrace Zen buddhism.\n\n7. Others. All that is related with Nature appeals to me. pagan, wicca, druid, etc. Special mention to NATURAL SCIENTIFIC PANTHEISM. Great if you are disappointed with present day religions. Connection to Nature, the Universe, reverence of the All. No need for a personal god. A philosophy rather than a religion, but with the component of awe, respect, delight, wonder and reverence for Nature and the Universe.\n\nLast word for Taoism - read the TAO-TE-QING. It's beautifully written, and great noble teachings. Unforgettable!! Truly impressive!!
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If your friend is a Christian you can direct heem to the book of Leviticus 19 vs 28:Do not cut your bodies or put tatoo marks on yourselves.
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I think the occassional tattoo is fine, I am another who doesnt really like them all over, just my personal taste, not a decision for everybody!! But, I think a tattoo looks really good on a guys upper arm for some reason:)
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I want to wear a small Bodem around my neck. Coffee is my religion.\nI could care less about religious symbols and whether or not people wear them.\nJust keep those cross's off my lawn.
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No it is not. It is your body and you may do with it as you please. If you want to get a tattoo and a piercing so be it. \n\nOf course you'll get someone saying it is wrong and make  quote from the bible, but do not listen to them.
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Leviticus 19:28\n\nKJV/KJ21\n28Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.\n\nNKJV\n28 You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD.\n\nNIV/TNIV\n28 " 'Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD.\n\nASV\n28 Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am Jehovah.\n\nNASV\n28'You shall not make any cuts in your body for the dead nor make any tattoo marks on yourselves: I am the LORD.
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websites about symbols : \n\nhttp://www.symbols.com\nhttp://www.crossroad.to/Books/symbols1.html\nhttp://tattoo.about.com/cs/beginners/a/symbols_intro.htm\n\nHawaiian tattoo designs might depict squares, triangles, crescents and figures of ‘aumakua (personal gods), such as the lizard or shark. As recently as 1923, publisher Lorin Thurston told of seeing a woman with a row of triangular dots around her ankle as a charm against sharks, applied because a legend tells of a woman who was bitten by her ‘aumakua, a shark. When the woman cried out that he was supposed to protect her, the shark let her go and replied, I will not make that mistake again, for I will see the marks on your ankle.\n\nKauhuhu is the Shark God of Molokai \n\nIn Hawaii, the images of the tattoo Gods are kept in the places of tattoo priests. Each tattoo session begins with a prayer to the tattoo Gods that the operation might not cause harm, that the wounds might heal soon and that the designs might be handsome.
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My fiance and i got the asian symbols for love and unity on our arms.  And I have Eeyore on my shoulder blade.  He has a dragon and the ying yang symbol on one shoulder and a tiger on his chest.  I have a friend who has his mothers name and portrait on his arm.  Tattoo's are very personal and no one should tell you what to put.  and remember, you are stuck with it forever.
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'god bless'...that offends me! lol  But to be honest, even though I'm not a believer, I believe in letting things be. The cross does not offend me. I'd rather go with the majority, myself. I feel like that's what this country is about.
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Ít was a mark asked by God to be on all of abraham son´s\nwhy? only because it related to the falus which would make more new borns jews so it had to be dedicated to him (also because it was the piece of skin we had to spare other wise we would have to pierce or tatto like other cultures do to mark themselves) it wasn´t to remove no impediment at all\nfor catholics this is no needed because we are baptized which imprints deeper and bloodless