inked Christians

[SioDenz]

hahahaha. basta ikaw na bahala. kibaw man siguro ang uban unsa ako pasabot. kapoy lalis. not my nature. (Bible is not about salvation.. hahahaha)

You missed the Word ALL nga maoy original nimung Gigamit sa imung post. Katawa katawa pa
Pag pactice sah ug reading comprehension bro

[mokiloo]

bro no one can verdict your faith but only HIM...as long as you don't hurt people ok ra na para nako...

but his hurting himself, imagine ka sakit mag pa tatoo. hehe

[noy]

Naa gipang usab si Kristo sa mga practices sa Old nga iyang gi accept sa New pero iyang gipang explain nganu, like sa pagbuhat during sabbath, pagkaon sa mga mga gidili nga mananap, etc. Pero I cant remember nga naay gisulti si Kristo sa pag usab sa Body Markings. if maka share ka ug verse nga nag indicate nga pwedi na magpatatoo mas maayu.

honestly bro, murag wala jud koy verse mga ma share regarding Jesus approving tattoos but i believe the Laws were for Jewish people, we are not under it.such laws were given for the sake of distinction between other gods in the time of moses. and i think it would be fair for me to ask from you, to give a verse that proves shaving beards is optional. and if you would read the OT which i believe you have, a lot of Jewish laws had been given which do not apply to our present time any longer but was not changed by Jesus or at least not recorded in the bible. and when Jews,Gentiles and other races became a Christian i think we are bound by God's law the summarized law that Jesus' gave.

and all i have is this verse, through the prophet Isaiah

See, I have your name engraved on the palm of my hand
Isaiah 49:16

[noy]

here's an artcle i found on the net regarding Christians getting tattoos..it's a good read

What the Bible Says About God’s View of
Tattoos and Body Piercing

Two Interesting Verses
The Bible’s teaching concerning this issue is complex, not because it is somehow difficult to understand, but rather because it is a “side issue” that the Bible really does not address head on. There is one passage that seems to teach against such things, Leviticus chapter 19, verse 28, which says:

You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD.
However, only nine verses earlier in the same chapter (Leviticus 19:19) the people of Israel were also commanded to avoid mixing fibers in garments:

Nor shall a garment of mixed linen and wool come upon you.

Therefore, if someone chose to consider a tattoo sinful, then they would have to toss all their cotton/polyester clothing too!

So What Do We Do?
It helps to know that God originally set aside the Jewish people as a “higher standard” among the pagan nations, through whom the Messiah would come. As a result, many of their laws were given to wean them from pagan customs, habits, and appearance.

The book of Romans (and the rest of the New Testament for that matter) emphasizes that we are no longer under that Law. Jesus paid for our sins, so people no longer have to try “cleaning themselves” to be worthy of being around a holy God. Stated another way, the Old Testament made it clear that people could NOT stay clean on their own, so God sent His Son, who could and did live a sinless, “clean” life. By accepting Christ, we benefit from His work, not ours. (See our page Why Christ Had To Do The Job for more information.)

For that reason, the “ceremonial cleanliness” laws were done away with once Christ provided a new way to get right with God. Still, some laws were not ceremonial or fashionable in nature (to set people apart from other nations) but rather civil and moral. Those laws are still valid and many of them were repeated often in the New Testament. If you have not read it lately, read the book of James. It is a good overview of desirable Christian behavior.

Although this is a brief treatment of this subject, you should get the idea. The bottom line is that the Bible does not clearly define tattoos and body piercing as a sin.

There is one thing to consider, though. Since people react to tattoos, short skirts, beards, motorcycles, smoking, and other things in unpredictable ways; a Christian must determine what their “audience” (Christian and non-Christian) will think about Christians (using that person as the example of their admiration or scorn) if they appear or behave in some way. That said, this issue becomes a “matter of conscience.” Romans 14:1-15.6 (chapter 14 verse 1 through chapter 15 verse 6) discusses matters of conscience and uses food as an example. Therefore, each Christian should thoughtfully examine this passage, and modify their appearance or behavior accordingly.

[LaBelleza]

what if Muslim na nya Magpa tatoo? unsay teaching ninyu ana?

In Islam it's haraam/not permitted coz it's altering God's creation and a form of deception. It's also considered haraam coz it causes unnecessary pain and possible infection......hey that rhymes! Henna and other temporary tats are ok as long as they don't contain inappropriate images.

Mutilation for the sake of beautification is haraam. What about earrings? Well they are permitted for women coz earrings aren't permanent (also dyeing hair). Braces to change/fix one's teeth is ok too for the medical benefit.

If a person was to turn to Islam, however, and is covered in tattoos it's not necessary to have them removed coz prior sins will be forgiven. Tattoos don't affect wudu (ablution) since it's under the skin.

Lastly, we really don't need to write God's name on our bodies when it's already written on our hands



SubhanAllah!

[noy]

thanks for sharing sis Labelleza.with much respect.

[LaBelleza]

Sama sama (ur welcome...in Malay)

[silent-kill]

christian bending their own rules to fit their needs..

Leviticus 19.28: Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.

[SUEper.braces]

Hey guys, i'm a Christian, i got a huge tattoo on my left arm a picture of Jesus as the good sheperd and the Lion of Judah and i tattood Jesus' name on my right wrist..others might see this contradicting, others think it's a form of reaching out..which i agree 100%
if you'd ask me, i love tattoos and being a Christian, i believe that everything i do should be an expression of my faith..even to getting inked. share your thoughts on this guys..

no prob. gow ahead and get more ink. I have one too. planning to have 3 more.
this shouldn't matter at all. what matters is your relationship with your god.
peace&love

[KlaytoN]

Sama sama (ur welcome...in Malay)

OT: Sis mutuo diay mo ug Palmistry?

OnT: When i was still a believer/christian, whenever i face controversial issues such as tattoo, the simple test would be:

If Jesus Christ was alive today, would he also get a tattoo?