Poll re. good tattoo artist career for a Christian woman

[farouk]

Just taking stock here. Someone mentioned the existence of the skull motif as a or the reason why not even to exercise the tattoo artist profession. Then AirDancer and I gave some evidence of how even the skull motif can be adapted in either a flowered, feminine way or by way of testimony. This, in turn, is what seemed to have cause Jethro to go into some of his strongest denunciations yet.

(Actually there was never any intention for this thread to be about the skull motif.)

Blessings.

 

[joethemechanic]

The whole idea of a Christian getting a skull tattooed on them is pretty far out there no matter how much they try to "pretty it up" with flowers or whatever.

Skulls symbolize death, and we all know who the father of death is.

 

[farouk]

The whole idea of a Christian getting a skull tattooed on them is pretty far out there no matter how much they try to "pretty it up" with flowers or whatever.

Skulls symbolize death, and we all know who the father of death is.

joe:

Oh I wasn't introducing any suggestion that people should go out and get skull tattoos. What I did suggest was that, particularly since the motif can be expressed and adapted in various ways, the mere existence of the motif isn't necessarily a reason why the tattoo artist profession should not be practised by a Christian.

Recently, Joe, you posted this:

This woman has tattoos and wears pants.

I think, Joe, you find 1) the pants; and 2) the tattoo, problematic.

Personally I think a Christian lady can reasonably:

1) Buy, sell or wear such pants;

2) Receive or give such a tattoo.

I don't really see what the problem is; I would also say that for this nice lady whom you obviously know, it's the spiritual heart matters that should come first.

But I don't find the tattoo (or the pants!) objectionable.

Blessings.

 

[joethemechanic]

joe:

Oh I wasn't introducing any suggestion that people should go out and get skull tattoos. What I did suggest was that, particularly since the motif can be expressed and adapted in various ways, the mere existence of the motif isn't necessarily a reason why the tattoo artist profession should not be practised by a Christian.

Recently, Joe, you posted this:



I think, Joe, you find 1) the pants; and 2) the tattoo, problematic.

Personally I think a Christian lady can reasonably:

1) Buy, sell or wear such pants;

2) Receive or give such a tattoo.

I don't really see what the problem is; I would also say that for this nice lady whom you obviously know, it's the spiritual heart matters that should come first.

But I don't find the tattoo (or the pants!) objectionable.

Blessings.

She is agnostic. Sure she is nice person. But she is not trying to portray a Christian image.

 

[farouk]

She is agnostic. Sure she is nice person. But she is not trying to portray a Christian image.

joe:

Well, it would be really great if your prayers for her were answered and she was converted to Christ.

But even then, the rather peripheral matter of her pants or her tattoo would be somewhat unlikely to change, I guess.

(But what do I know?)

Blessings.

 

[Nick]

Just taking stock here. Someone mentioned the existence of the skull motif as a or the reason why not even to exercise the tattoo artist profession.
Blessings.

I hope you're not referencing me here.

 

[farouk]

I hope you're not referencing me here.

Nick: Nope, not you!

(Not a matter of personalities anyway; kind of working through the ideas, I guess.)

Blessings.

 

[Nick]

Nick: Nope, not you!

(Not a matter of personalities anyway; kind of working through the ideas, I guess.)

Blessings.

Cool just checking

 

[farouk]

Cool just checking

Nick:

YW

Fact is, it can be a viable profession, and particularly with faith based design potentials, a Christian tattooist might find that he — and now increasingly she — could learn how to flourish at it. (Two cents'.)

Blessings.

 

[farouk]

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Farouk, maybe this could be the subject of a new poll for you... How many men are automatically tempted by the mere sight of a faith-based tattoo on a Christian woman's arm, wrist or calf and automatically think that their sister in the Lord is hardly a "LADY" for the mere fact of sporting one.

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handy:

Interesting...

I guess we COULD discuss it on another thread.

Or even here, too.

Personally I struggle with the idea that, say, a God honoring wrist design causes a lady to lose her ladyhood, or whatever the concept is that Jethro is trying to explain.

In any case, the lady/woman paradigm is hard to explain.

(Does anyone know what Jethro is talking about?)

Blessings.

 

[one truth]

Wow. What a thread! I think being a tattoo artist would be a hard job for a Christian. You would really have to think about where to draw the line on what you offered and what parts of the body you would tattoo on. Clearly everyone has their own opinions regarding what is appropriate to draw and ink.

 

[farouk]

Wow. What a thread! I think being a tattoo artist would be a hard job for a Christian. You would really have to think about where to draw the line on what you offered and what parts of the body you would tattoo on. Clearly everyone has their own opinions regarding what is appropriate to draw and ink.

Hannah:

Interesting, and ty for your perspective.

What I would also ask is, would you as a tattooed Christian woman be more likely to go back again to a parlor if you knew the tattooist was also a Christian woman that had given you good service?

Blessings.

 

[one truth]

Hannah:

Interesting, and ty for your perspective.

What I would also ask is, would you as a tattooed Christian woman be more likely to go back again to a parlor if you knew the tattooist was also a Christian woman that had given you good service?

Blessings.

Absolutely.

 

[farouk]

Absolutely.

Hannah:

Interesting that you feel you would be more likely to go back to her for more ink, in those circumstances.

I guess it could then be said that if a Christian woman could build up a clientele including Christian women who felt very comfortable with her, then it could prove to be a good career for her, if this makes any sense.

(Depends on the individual, I suppose.)

Blessings.

 

[one truth]

Hannah:

Interesting that you feel you would be more likely to go back to her for more ink, in those circumstances.

I guess it could then be said that if a Christian woman could build up a clientele including Christian women who felt very comfortable with her, then it could prove to be a good career for her, if this makes any sense.

(Depends on the individual, I suppose.)

Blessings.

You're probably right. Especially in a city with lots of people. I don't think I've ever heard of a Christian tattoo studio. Could be wildly popular in the right place.

 

[farouk]

You're probably right. Especially in a city with lots of people. I don't think I've ever heard of a Christian tattoo studio. Could be wildly popular in the right place.

Hannah:

It's interesting that the quote in the OP talks about the experience of someone (mygraine) who said: "The area in which I live, >16000 people, has five tattoo shops. Of the five, three are owned by women, of those three, two are owned and operated by Christians. So the thought of Christian women with tattoos is just how it is. My wife is no longer intimidated by the whole dark alley tat shop scene. When the artist is a Christian woman, it makes it more accessible for other Christian women. ..
My wife had tatts before Christ.. She states that she prefers the idea of an artist with a set of morals similar to our own. We are friends with two female tattoo artists .. For my wife it seems to come down to the money, she may get more later, as the finances become available."

I think you are likely right, Hannah, when you say that it 'could be wildly popular in the right place'. So you would probably agree that there would probably be many Christian women who would be willing to go, and return again afterwards, to a parlor where they feel they are having it done by another Christian woman who understands where they are coming from and can share an appreciation for the art AND (if, like yours, faith based) the spiritual message?

Blessings.

(PS: I see you revised your header: great sentiments there, esp. the phrase about rivers of grace and the promises!)

 

[one truth]

Hannah:

It's interesting that the quote in the OP talks about the experience of someone (mygraine) who said: "The area in which I live, >16000 people, has five tattoo shops. Of the five, three are owned by women, of those three, two are owned and operated by Christians. So the thought of Christian women with tattoos is just how it is. My wife is no longer intimidated by the whole dark alley tat shop scene. When the artist is a Christian woman, it makes it more accessible for other Christian women. ..
My wife had tatts before Christ.. She states that she prefers the idea of an artist with a set of morals similar to our own. We are friends with two female tattoo artists .. For my wife it seems to come down to the money, she may get more later, as the finances become available."

I think you are likely right, Hannah, when you say that it 'could be wildly popular in the right place'. So you would probably agree that there would probably be many Christian women who would be willing to go, and return again afterwards, to a parlor where they feel they are having it done by another Christian woman who understands where they are coming from and can share an appreciation for the art AND (if, like yours, faith based) the spiritual message?

Blessings.

(PS: I see you revised your header: great sentiments there, esp. the phrase about rivers of grace and the promises!)

Well at least before I read this thread I had never heard of Christians owning tattoo shops.

Yes I am sure there would be many women who would frequent a shop like you describe. Maybe even women who weren't particularly Christians, they just wanted a different atmosphere than normal tattoo shops. I admit that tattoo shops can be very negative places. My husband had a tattoo done and a couple came in and started talking about their sex experiences. Right where we could hear them. :o I think it would be a good idea to have a "family friendly" tattoo shop if that makes any sense??

And thank you I got those verses out of my devotional today Streams In The Desert. One of the best I've read.

 

[farouk]

Well at least before I read this thread I had never heard of Christians owning tattoo shops.

Yes I am sure there would be many women who would frequent a shop like you describe. Maybe even women who weren't particularly Christians, they just wanted a different atmosphere than normal tattoo shops. I admit that tattoo shops can be very negative places. My husband had a tattoo done and a couple came in and started talking about their sex experiences. Right where we could hear them. :o I think it would be a good idea to have a "family friendly" tattoo shop if that makes any sense??

And thank you I got those verses out of my devotional today Streams In The Desert. One of the best I've read.

Hannah:

Sounds like they should have kept their mouths closed ... (But kind of helps to prove the general point about having a different environment, really, in which to have it done, I guess.)

So your dh has one too? Faith related as well, maybe, like yours?

Blessings.

 

[one truth]

Hannah:

Sounds like they should have kept their mouths closed ... (But kind of helps to prove the general point about having a different environment, really, in which to have it done, I guess.)

So your dh has one too? Faith related as well, maybe, like yours?

Blessings.

Yes, he has a cross on his arm (in a spot easy to cover) and the design was taken from a necklace of his mother's who passed about 8 years ago. I find that for him not only is it about his faith, but it's also a tribute to his mother.

 

[farouk]

Yes, he has a cross on his arm (in a spot easy to cover) and the design was taken from a necklace of his mother's who passed about 8 years ago. I find that for him not only is it about his faith, but it's also a tribute to his mother.

Hannah:

Well, I see, ty. I guess it's kind of ornate, then.

(He had it done after he saw yours, maybe?)

Blessings.