fayt lingod

the bible specifically says in exodus "thou shalt not mark thyselves with ink in the way of the people of this land".

however you have to take that in context. at that time the general populous tatooed images of false gods on themselves and God didn't want people to think that israel worshiped that kinda god.

but the cultural context has changed. how many people do u see religiously tatoeing an image of Ba'al or some other ancient god on themselves? so i think that it's ok to get a tatoo as long as it's not offensive.

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solking

You just reminded me of something. Awhile back I read about a group of Christian bikers that traveled the country on motorcycles and preached in different states. They had many "Christian" tattoos. What really caught my attention was their reason for the tattoos. According to them if you use something for good even though it was considered wrong its then justified. So tattoos can aren't wrong if they are used for good intentions.

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hellknight

why do you think that artist use christian arts?, what does the desings represent? clan? gang members?

hyuuga13

i think that tattoos are a great way to express who you are and what you like. on the other hand the has to be a line drawn that seperates the appropriate from the in appropriate. im gonna get several when i graduate.

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hellknight

if you wanted a tatto would it like have you remember things that happen your past life?

hyuuga13

it all depends on what you want. but i would get something that i would not get tired of looking at or i could just hide it so i didnt have to.

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hellknight

now if a man put a tattoo on his chest, would he say someone that this girl here broke my heart? lol

Arrianna

I've been holding my tounge but I'll just say it anyway;

Getting a tattoo is foolish.

1. You run the risk of infection and desease.

2. You're body changes after 25, those tattoo's do NOT stay looking the same as you age.

3. It WILL negitively affect your ability to work with others and limit your ability to get jobs.

4. In some places it will make people think you are a member of the Mafia.

5. Tribal or heritage tattoo's when you are not a member is disrespectful.

6. Tattoo's in languages you don't speak often end up saying things like "I have diarrhea" (true story).

7. If you ever change your mind it will cost you $1,000 per tattoo to remove it and as painful as getting a tattoo is it hurts significantly more to have it removed.


When I was younger I thought Tattoo's were cool. Now I just consider them one of the more permenant ways to damage your body and reputation.

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Miroku4444

If you have the money you can get those touched up.

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Arrianna

Because that boat looks really awsome as a Galley ship... and the slim little lady just put on a few pounds. It's not just fading Miroku.

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hellknight

that is true that the tattoo fades when gaining weight but how else does it fades?