POLL & THREAD: Are you more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo?

[farouk]

Are you guys more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo?

(Thoughts? votes?)

 

[Nick]

Re: POLL & THREAD: Are you more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo

Yes, but 5 years ago I wouldn't have thought about it.
I don't plan on getting one in the short-term, but perhaps I'd consider it in a few years. I'm definately more open to getting a tattoo than I have been previously.

 

[farouk]

Re: POLL & THREAD: Are you more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo

Yes, but 5 years ago I wouldn't have thought about it.
I don't plan on getting one in the short-term, but perhaps I'd consider it in a few years. I'm definately more open to getting a tattoo than I have been previously.

Nick:

Ty for the comment. Yes, I've noticed that some ppl are now more open to the idea, having not thought of it for years.

(Maybe a design that is faith related?)

 

[Nick]

Re: POLL & THREAD: Are you more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo

(Maybe a design that is faith related?)

Definately. In fact that is the only design that I would consider.

 

[dobro]

Re: POLL & THREAD: Are you more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo

Leviticus Chpt 19 vrs 28 You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print(tatoo) any marks upon you: I am the Lord. I actually have a small one on my right shoulder I had it done before I became a christian. I now loathe myself for having it done Im ashamed of it that I make sure my children do not see it. What it does it reminds me of the carnal mind I once had and now by his faith I can read Leviticus and his word which is a lamp , illuminates the mind and the darkness which was once in the mind cannot comprehend the light and that darkness leaves that my thoughts are then illuminated with the mind of christ that I may Glorify the Father.Remember our bodies are the temple of the holy spirit.

 

[farouk]

Re: POLL & THREAD: Are you more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo

Leviticus Chpt 19 vrs 28 You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print(tatoo) any marks upon you: I am the Lord. I actually have a small one on my right shoulder I had it done before I became a christian. I now loathe myself for having it done Im ashamed of it that I make sure my children do not see it. What it does it reminds me of the carnal mind I once had and now by his faith I can read Leviticus and his word which is a lamp , illuminates the mind and the darkness which was once in the mind cannot comprehend the light and that darkness leaves that my thoughts are then illuminated with the mind of christ that I may Glorify the Father.Remember our bodies are the temple of the holy spirit.

d:

Certainly if this is on your conscience and you have good reason, I can respect this. I am wondering also, since the same chapter says about men not trimming the corners of their beards, whether the general context is Jews in the land under the law in the Old Testament.

Some people might also be motivated to use their tattoo for witness purposes, and their conscience might be stirred in favor of it.

Blessings.

 

[Dennyh]

Re: POLL & THREAD: Are you more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo

Leviticus Chpt 19 vrs 28 You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print(tatoo) any marks upon you: I am the Lord. I actually have a small one on my right shoulder I had it done before I became a christian. I now loathe myself for having it done Im ashamed of it that I make sure my children do not see it. What it does it reminds me of the carnal mind I once had and now by his faith I can read Leviticus and his word which is a lamp , illuminates the mind and the darkness which was once in the mind cannot comprehend the light and that darkness leaves that my thoughts are then illuminated with the mind of christ that I may Glorify the Father.Remember our bodies are the temple of the holy spirit.

If you want to go that route then lets look at other sections of Lev 19; v19 states "thou shalt not sow thy field with mingled seed: neither shall a garment mingled of linen and woollen come upon thee." Does wearing clothing with linen and wool make you feel just as ashamed? What about mixed-breed animals? The verse you quoted is referring to worship of the dead. If you have a tattoo about Jesus then aren't you worshiping Jesus with it? Can it not be a form of evangelism or worship?

I am not trying to attack you or anything I am just trying to show you that as Christians we are not to focus on our past, for Jesus has delivered us from it. We shouldn't feel ashamed for anything that happened before we were saved because we are not the same person that we were back then. Also those things in the past are a testament to what Jesus has delivered us from. It shows how weak we were and how powerful God is. Just like Paul said God told him His power is made perfect in Paul's weakness.

If you tattoo bothers you then that is between you and God. But to yank a verse from Leviticus out of context and use it to point fingers at others is not right.

I know this is not a debate forum so I will leave it at that and not say any more. If I am out of line I apologize.

edit: yes I am more inclined now than I was 5yrs. ago to get one. I am considering it now. Just looking for the right one that glorifies Jesus.

 

[farouk]

Re: POLL & THREAD: Are you more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo

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edit: yes I am more inclined now than I was 5yrs. ago to get one. I am considering it now. Just looking for the right one that glorifies Jesus.

Dennyh:

So have you decided on a preferred placement, and is there a good parlor near you?

 

[Pizzaguy]

Re: POLL & THREAD: Are you more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo

I have yet to meet any man or woman who's appearance was improved or enhanced with "skin art".

 

[farouk]

Re: POLL & THREAD: Are you more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo

I have yet to meet any man or woman who's appearance was improved or enhanced with "skin art".

P'guy:

I think, though, you would probably agree that the reasons for getting it can vary greatly from one man or woman to another. Some are faith based in inspirationn. Parlors in North America report now that a small majority of ink designs are obtained by women (who are often more motivated by faith than we men are).

 

[Pizzaguy]

Re: POLL & THREAD: Are you more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo

P'guy:

I think, though, you would probably agree that the reasons for getting it can vary greatly from one man or woman to another.

Perhaps... but the THINKING behind those reasons is the same: "I'll mark up my body and it will mean something".

And it WILL mean something - it'll also look terrible.

 

[farouk]

Re: POLL & THREAD: Are you more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo

Perhaps... but the THINKING behind those reasons is the same: "I'll mark up my body and it will mean something".

And it WILL mean something - it'll also look terrible.

P'guy:

Ty for the further comment.

Well, women, who in North America now apparently count for a small majority of tattoos received, are usually more aesthetically aware than men are, and so I can only say that a lot of people would disagree with your statement that all tattoos look terrible...

(And in terms of meaning, often they are faith based in design.)

 

[Pizzaguy]

Re: POLL & THREAD: Are you more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo

People can disagree with me, I'm fine with that.
So, people think they look better with a tatoo - hmmm. And who is the judge?

For my play later this week, who am I consulting to see how I look in costume? Not me, that's for sure. I am asking OTHERS what THEY think and LISTENING to them. I know I can't judge my appearance very well, not in costume, anyway. Those who think they look better are fooling only themselves.

If someone wants a tatoo so they can "make a statement" or "find themselves" or support a position, fine.

If they do it to enhance their appearance, they have failed. And no, I don't care if it's a "faith based" piece of art or not - tatoos do NOT enhance your appearance.

 

[handy]

Re: POLL & THREAD: Are you more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo

People can disagree with me, I'm fine with that.
So, people think they look better with a tatoo - hmmm. And who is the judge?

For my play later this week, who am I consulting to see how I look in costume? Not me, that's for sure. I am asking OTHERS what THEY think and LISTENING to them. I know I can't judge my appearance very well, not in costume, anyway. Those who think they look better are fooling only themselves.

If someone wants a tatoo so they can "make a statement" or "find themselves" or support a position, fine.

If they do it to enhance their appearance, they have failed. And no, I don't care if it's a "faith based" piece of art or not - tatoos do NOT enhance your appearance.

Pizzaguy, being a fellow thespian, you might appreciate this story: I was talking with a friend of mine when we were doing "Bullshot Crummond". He was kind of "slumming" because he was much more accomplished as a Shakespearean actor, but had moved back from Seattle too late in the season to be cast for any of the ID Shakespeare Festival productions. Anyway, he was telling me of a blind date he went on when he was in Seattle. He talked with her a few times on the phone, she had done Shakespeare in the past as well, he thought she sounded nice so asked her out, blah, blah...

In their phone conversations she railed a bit about the narrow-mindedness of the Seattle directors, because she had been auditioning for quite some time and couldn't get a part. He commiserated, but couldn't quite relate because he found a part after just a few auditions and found the theater community far more open and varied than the Boise scene. He thought perhaps she just wasn't that good of a Shakespearean actress.

Anyway, the night of their blind date came and she met him outside some neutral place...it was raining (Seattle, duh) so she had a coat on...they got to the restaurant and she was still talking about how the Seattle directors just didn't know talent when they saw it, couldn't figure out how she could not have had a part yet...

They went in, she took her coat off...she was wearing a dress with a tank-style top (sleeveless, no neck)...and was covered with tattoo's, solid tattoo's from her wrists up to her chin, across the chest and back. Every patch of skin but her hands and face was completely covered.

Moral of the story...If you want to play Lady Macbeth...you'd best not be sporting tatts. ;)

Y'all know me, if someone wants to do these things, go ahead...there is no sin in it (the passage from Leviticus really doesn't refer to decorative tattoos as much as worshiping false gods). But, before getting a tattoo, one needs to keep in mind the kind of impact it will have. Tatts are pretty acceptable in some careers, but not others.

 

[Pizzaguy]

Re: POLL & THREAD: Are you more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo

Pizzaguy, being a fellow thespian, you might appreciate...

Y'all know me, if someone wants to do these things, go ahead...there is no sin in it (the passage from Leviticus really doesn't refer to decorative tattoos as much as worshiping false gods). But, before getting a tattoo, one needs to keep in mind the kind of impact it will have. Tatts are pretty acceptable in some careers, but not others.

I always appreciate your posts.

Agreed on all counts.

 

[farouk]

Re: POLL & THREAD: Are you more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo

Pizzaguy, being a fellow thespian, you might appreciate this story: I was talking with a friend of mine when we were doing "Bullshot Crummond". He was kind of "slumming" because he was much more accomplished as a Shakespearean actor, but had moved back from Seattle too late in the season to be cast for any of the ID Shakespeare Festival productions. Anyway, he was telling me of a blind date he went on when he was in Seattle. He talked with her a few times on the phone, she had done Shakespeare in the past as well, he thought she sounded nice so asked her out, blah, blah...

In their phone conversations she railed a bit about the narrow-mindedness of the Seattle directors, because she had been auditioning for quite some time and couldn't get a part. He commiserated, but couldn't quite relate because he found a part after just a few auditions and found the theater community far more open and varied than the Boise scene. He thought perhaps she just wasn't that good of a Shakespearean actress.

Anyway, the night of their blind date came and she met him outside some neutral place...it was raining (Seattle, duh) so she had a coat on...they got to the restaurant and she was still talking about how the Seattle directors just didn't know talent when they saw it, couldn't figure out how she could not have had a part yet...

They went in, she took her coat off...she was wearing a dress with a tank-style top (sleeveless, no neck)...and was covered with tattoo's, solid tattoo's from her wrists up to her chin, across the chest and back. Every patch of skin but her hands and face was completely covered.

Moral of the story...If you want to play Lady Macbeth...you'd best not be sporting tatts. ;)

Y'all know me, if someone wants to do these things, go ahead...there is no sin in it (the passage from Leviticus really doesn't refer to decorative tattoos as much as worshiping false gods). But, before getting a tattoo, one needs to keep in mind the kind of impact it will have. Tatts are pretty acceptable in some careers, but not others.

handy:

Great post!

I suppose, then, that such ladies can always use make up on their neck and chest if they are faced with situations where taking their coats off would reveal what you describe.

(In fact, some women without tattoos sometimes use make up there, too, I believe.)

But, then, I guess that the particular lady you describe would have needed rather a lot of make up, foundation, rouge, or whatever, etc., in order to de-emphasize those particular features...right?

 

[farouk]

Re: POLL & THREAD: Are you more inclined now than, e.g., 5 years ago, to get a tattoo

PS: handy, did you vote in the poll?