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Old Jan 11, 2007, 12:22 PM
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Tattoos (sin?)

The question for me personally. I would like to know everybodies opinion, thoughts and even biblical response to this question.

Question is, is it a sin to get tattoos. Is it forbidden? Is there anything wrong with getting tattoos and if there is anything wrong with it?

I have thought about getting a couple before, and I thought of it again.

Thank you in advance!

Oh, and if I did get one it would be my boys name and date of birth on one arm. A religious cross on the other.

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Old Apr 27, 2007, 03:34 PM   #51  
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That's ok. You can throw me in the swimming pool (like some ppl did to me when I 1st was witnessed to!) I did it again 6months later when the Holy Spirit drew me to Him.
Remember, it's the Holy Spirit who calls a person 1st that makes them willing. God Bless You!

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AKaeTrue agrees: Isn't that the truth...Good response :-)
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Old Apr 27, 2007, 09:45 PM   #52  
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Thats good, because I wasn't trying to line anything up with any scripture.

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It does say in the new testament that, It is not what you eat, what goes in your mouth that defiles you but what comes out of it. That is a fact.

It is not my own definition, or my own thoughts. If you feel right to eat any kind of food and your thankful for that, it is completely fine.

Other people do not think certain foods are okay for them and we need to respect other peoples choices to decide what food is good for them or not for them.

Back to the tattoos. The majority of people here agree that it all depends on what kind of tattoo you get?

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For me, the type of tattoo a person gets is an outside symbol of who they are on the inside.
This to me, would be the only reason as to why it depends on the tattoo.

I like decent tattoos - things that aren't offensive to look at.

I don't have any because I'm terrified of needles but I have been known to wear a few fakies in my younger days

Kae

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RubyPitbull agrees: LOL. You are too cute. I have the same fear. Did a temp one as a joke on hubby. He was so mortified. LOL
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I have always debated to get one. I wanted a religious cross on one arm and now my sons name and date of birth on the other.

What do you think Kae.

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I think that you would be symbolizing a wonderful part of your life -
something thats meaningful to you...
Showing on the outside, whats important to you on the inside.

It's not offensive, and I happen to admire religious crosses.
Getting your sons name would show, again on the outside, the love you have for your son and your devotion as a father...

If I was standing behind you in the checkout line and saw your tattoos, thats what I'd think

Kae

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Everything your saying is anoying me poppa. Your forcing your religion on ppl. You give christians a bad name, you need to learn to keep your pitiful comments to yourself. Thanx for all the worthless comment's.
AHA! YOU ARE SNARED BY YOUR OWN WORDS! YOUR FOOTER ON YOUR POSTS INDICATE THAT YOU WANT people's OPINIONS ON YOUR ANSWERS. Does that only mean when I agree with you?
I am not "forcing" anything on you. I am stating exactly what the Bible says. I am not the author, only a messenger. I am telling you this to try to help you to understand that you're on the wrong track. AM I THEREFORE BECOME YOUR ENEMY BECAUSE I TELL YOU THR TRUTH?
I sincerely apologize for offending you...but not for what I said...because I spoke the truth
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what I said was SCRIPTURE, not religion. That's exactly what's wrong with the world now...religion. The people that killed 3000 of our fine people in NYC are religious. Is that what you want?
Not me!
I am sorry I offended you. That was not my intent.

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Megg disagrees: Your only anoying b/c the way your going about things is the wrong way accourding to what Jesus would do. WWJD!
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Well then stop being a bible thumper. As i've just posted on the other post i am what i am. I will not change. So here it is for everyone else. i disagree with the method you are using to show ppl to Jesus. Jesus, didn't force ppl to sercome to his will, he loved them, guided them, and taught them at their speed. I've read and studied the bible over the course of 18 years. I REFUSE to be a hypocrite, lukewarm or anything God dislikes once i am a true christian. But, as i said i am finding myself. One thing will always remain, my believe and respect for the one true God who made the world and myself in his image.

This man's post is on tatto's. Religion doesn't really apply in my opinion. My christian friend got a tat of 2 praying hands. Is that so wrong? If i wanted to i could get a heart or something. My body is my body, what i put on it is my choice. Sure God may not like me having a demonic picture or a bad sign on it. But i doubt he care's if you use taste and tatfulness. It's a personal expression of self. My fiance want's to get honor in Chinese. He thinks the world has no honor left. It's a great thing for him.

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Well then stop being a bible thumper. As i've just posted on the other post i am what i am. I will not change. So here it is for everyone else. i disagree with the method you are using to show ppl to Jesus. Jesus, didn't force ppl to sercome to his will, he loved them, guided them, and taught them at their speed. I've read and studied the bible over the course of 18 years. I REFUSE to be a hypocrite, lukewarm or anything God dislikes once i am a true christian. But, as i said i am finding myself. One thing will always remain, my believe and respect for the one true God who made the world and myself in his image.

This man's post is on tatto's. Religion doesn't really apply in my opinion. My christian friend got a tat of 2 praying hands. Is that so wrong? If i wanted to i could get a heart or something. My body is my body, what i put on it is my choice. Sure God may not like me having a demonic picture or a bad sign on it. But i doubt he care's if you use taste and tatfulness. It's a personal expression of self. My fiance want's to get honor in Chinese. He thinks the world has no honor left. It's a great thing for him.
I really like this post. Good for you Raynefreak. Thank you for your opinions. It is much appreciated by me.

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I'm glad to kno that someone actually views my comment's worth reading or thinking on. I just want ppl to stop loving the religion and start loving the ppl. After all, that's what God did. It's funny, ppl can try to thump to me, but i can come back with it 2x's as good. I don't though. I just wish ppl would re-evaluate what being a fishermen of men is. Honestly. In the end days, ppl who thought they were a child of God will have a RUDE awakening. They will be left behind and then and only then will they realize they were living in a lie.

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manimuth agrees: I think you got something there when you make the difference between "loving the religion" and "loving people"(which is the whole point of the religion in discussion)
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