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ORIGINAL: MAP2010

Well when I was a child I did want a Cross Tattoo, then after time I look back and I'm very thinkful I never did. But how many people would say "That person must be a Christian" with Tattoos on them? I would never want my child to have one, so if I would not want my child why would I have one. Now what if some one gets one and now they have to live with it, you have to be willing to deal with whatever that brings with it.

MAP2010

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ORIGINAL: MAP2010

If it was something small maybe, but I'm not into women who get tattoos.
Not every day people get tattoos you have to have an edge about you and that would not be something I would want. See I put my child to be before myself and ask would I want a mom with a tattoo? If not then I would not be able to have a girlfriend with one, for if you could not married them do not date them. If more people asked would I married that person? They would save a lot time.

Mark

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ORIGINAL: MAP2010

Well I did say maybe, if I meet her and then she told me I have a very small tattoo maybe. But not if she plans on getting more.

Mark

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ORIGINAL: terryjohn

I was listening to the radio while driving into work the other month and they happened to be talking about girls with tattoos. I listened and was shocked to hear what these guys thought. In particular that if a woman had a certain kind of tattoo then she was easy. I found this shocking for someone in my own family had just gotten such a tattoo and I had to admitt that described her well.

Yes certain kind of women get tattoos and certain kinds of men don't like them but then again others do for different reasons. Some wear them as badges of honour and bride and others see them as warnings to keep clear of such people. Personally, I would not have anything come between me and Christ. Pirates, criminals and other unsavory types have always gotton tattoos, has that changed?

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ORIGINAL: disciplelife

Any man, claiming to be a Christian, judging any woman (or another man, for that matter) on outward appearances has failed to understand the concept of Christianity. It is very clear, the penalty for judging others... we will be judged by the same standard by which we judge. There is but ONE judge and He assigned a mediator on our behalf. Did Jesus spurn the Samaritan woman at the well? She had many things working against her: (1) she was a woman (2) she was a Samaritan woman (3) she had multiple failed marriages (4) she was involved with a man who was not her husband. Jesus looked past all that and even scolded his disciples concerning their reaction to Him talking to her. I thank God every day for looking past my flaws and shortcomings!

Leviticus 19:28
" 'Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD.

Of course, most of Leviticus is an instruction book showing the redeemed people of God how to worship, and the warning against cutting and putting on of tattoo marks were because of their relationship to pagan rituals. It was also a matter of health, but moreover, a matter of obedience.

If tattoos are considered, by some, to be a sin, then they are also sins covered by the shed blood of Jesus Christ. A tattoo received prior to salvation has already been washed off by that blood. Save your money and your angst! Christ has already covered it!

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ORIGINAL: disciplelife

faroukfarouk,

Yes, pretty much the whole of Leviticus references, or is linked to, the Ten Commandments. Health issues were rampant (my guess is gangrene!) and the Old Testament Jews were the same lot who had a tendency to celebrate God's good work in their lives by worshiping rocks and hand-built idols. Today, some people tend to want to separate the two covenants for the sake of creating a "feel good" atmosphere surrounding their lives and they way they live it. There also seems to be a belief that Jesus, somehow, "suspended" the Old Testament Laws. In context, the Bible should be taken as a whole and not be separated in order to have God's inerrant and infallible wisdom and instruction be distorted.

I have a tattoo I got years before my salvation and would not get another. I briefly toyed with the idea of getting one with my daughter's name, but was convicted not to, by the Holy Spirit, after great and prayerful consideration. It would certainly not have been intended as a conversation starter and would not have been visible with a short-sleeved shirt, but God spoke and I listened. I have also seen many tasteful and artistic designs, including faith-based artwork. But, I have also seen tattoos that have made me ill! I work with a fellow who has the face of Jesus on his shoulder, but is so satisfied in his season of sin that I have only been able to reach him briefly before he slips away again. That particular tattoo was, indeed, the icebreaker for my witness to him.

I pray I have not offended, as many people will disagree. My intention is not to spark angry debate, but open a healthy, spirited (no pun), dialogue... purely based in Biblical truth, not just my own interpretation. My desire is to purpose myself every day as a child of God, to earnestly seek his will in my life, to follow his Commandments completely, and without question, and live my life to bring glory to Him.

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ORIGINAL: faroukfarouk

disciplelife:

Okay thnx.

I guess your wife (ladies being the original subject of the thread) doesn't have one?

Sometimes it's the faith related aspect that principally motivates people to go ahead and endure the needle and get one, anyway.

God bless.

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ORIGINAL: disciplelife

faroukfarouk,

Yes, pretty much the whole of Leviticus references, or is linked to, the Ten Commandments. Health issues were rampant (my guess is gangrene!) and the Old Testament Jews were the same lot who had a tendency to celebrate God's good work in their lives by worshiping rocks and hand-built idols. Today, some people tend to want to separate the two covenants for the sake of creating a "feel good" atmosphere surrounding their lives and they way they live it. There also seems to be a belief that Jesus, somehow, "suspended" the Old Testament Laws. In context, the Bible should be taken as a whole and not be separated in order to have God's inerrant and infallible wisdom and instruction be distorted.

I have a tattoo I got years before my salvation and would not get another. I briefly toyed with the idea of getting one with my daughter's name, but was convicted not to, by the Holy Spirit, after great and prayerful consideration. It would certainly not have been intended as a conversation starter and would not have been visible with a short-sleeved shirt, but God spoke and I listened. I have also seen many tasteful and artistic designs, including faith-based artwork. But, I have also seen tattoos that have made me ill! I work with a fellow who has the face of Jesus on his shoulder, but is so satisfied in his season of sin that I have only been able to reach him briefly before he slips away again. That particular tattoo was, indeed, the icebreaker for my witness to him.

I pray I have not offended, as many people will disagree. My intention is not to spark angry debate, but open a healthy, spirited (no pun), dialogue... purely based in Biblical truth, not just my own interpretation. My desire is to purpose myself every day as a child of God, to earnestly seek his will in my life, to follow his Commandments completely, and without question, and live my life to bring glory to Him.

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I meet Christian ladies all the time with tasteful tattoos. Most have endured the needle pre-salvation, and in one instance a lady has gone through expensive and painful laser removal and made things worse! All because she was felt it was inappropriate, even though the already existed.

Fresh tattoos for Christ?! No. Justify it how you will, God says no.

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ORIGINAL: disciplelife

faroukfarouk,

I do feel it appropriate to modify, or remove, an existing tattoo that could cause someone to suffer anxiety or animosity. And I certainly would not discount the value in faith related conversation which might arise from a thoughtfully motivated faith tattoo design.

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If the Lord were to put it on her heart after thoughtful and prayerful consideration, and it not be something she chose by, and for, herself, then it would surely be something of wonder and a sight to behold.

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ORIGINAL: faroukfarouk

disciplelife:

How is that? then, my avatar is changed....

It's the intent behind the tattoo that is an issue, like you say, right?

(Anyway, instead of arguing with the moderator, I'm sure that ayveine is capable of starting a tattoo-related thread on another permitted thread, if she wishes.)

Take care.