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Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | I been wanting a tattoo and finally found one I love but my dad suggested I see what the bible said first. I've read and I think it depends on how you take it. So what's everyone opionons on what the bible says about tattoos. Then there something I heard a guy on tv said that had a ton of tattoos. He said the women are beautiful the way they are and should mess there selves up with markings. I heard it years ago but it's always stuck with me.
This is what I have picked out if I do get one. Maybe not put the horse shoe though.
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Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | 3ToBurn - 2014-09-17 8:37 PM
I think tattoos are cute when you are in your 20's, you think they are cute in your 30's and 40's, and nobody thinks they are cute after that.
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| If you get this tattoo lose the horse shoe - it's upside down (the luck is running out of it). |
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Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | GLP - 2014-09-17 8:40 PM
If you get this tattoo lose the horse shoe - it's upside down (the luck is running out of it).
I'm glad you said that. I've always wonder which way a horse shoe goes. |
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Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | 3ToBurn - 2014-09-17 8:42 PM
Your age is pretty obvious. Just imagine what it will look like down the road.
It will have to go somewhere like my foot or under my wrist that won't ever stretch much. No babies for me so maybe where ever I put it it won't be so bad. |
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Location: Montana | I'm your age....This is my thought on it...in ten years will you still be happy with the choice you are making today? Or twenty years? Or even five years? Will you still always like having something tattooed on you, whatever it may be? They are very permanent (yes you can get them removed, but that is expensive).
I'm a Bible reader, and personally I feel that tattoos are against what the Bible has to say. Maybe as an alternative, if it is something you love, have that design put on a t-shirt or something you can wear?
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Location: Boonies Oklahoma | First and foremost the comment about how they are cute when your in you 20s but only you think they're cute in your 30s or 40s.....always strikes a nerve with me. Kinda like the people who have their ears pierced saying your "defacing your body" because you have art on your skin. People who get tattoos don't get them for anyone but themselves. I could give a crap less if anyone thinks my tattoos are "cute" at any age they are for me not you. Each and every one has it's own meaning and is a representation of something significant. I say imo there's not anything wrong with them. I believe that your body is your shell and I like to color on mine. It's whats on the inside that matters anyway. I don't feel like any less of a Christian because I have tattoos and I would never look down on anyone because they have them. Only thing I will say to anyone wanting a tattoo is make sure that you can comfortably cover it if the need arises. Sorry if there are grammatical errors I'm on my phone |
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| mtcanchazer - 2014-09-17 9:10 PM
I'm your age....This is my thought on it...in ten years will you still be happy with the choice you are making today? Or twenty years? Or even five years? Will you still always like having something tattooed on you, whatever it may be? They are very permanent (yes you can get them removed, but that is expensive).
I'm a Bible reader, and personally I feel that tattoos are against what the Bible has to say. Maybe as an alternative, if it is something you love, have that design put on a t-shirt or something you can wear?
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Location: lone star state | You should put this picture in your wallet and carry it for a year. If in one year you still like it as much as you do today then get it.
As for the bible you have to decide for yourself and how you interpret it , not how the world tells you should interpret it. This subject can be twisted any way you need it so you have to read for yourself and go with your own heart. |
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Location: North of where I want to be | I am well past your age. I have a daughteraround your age. I have my own relationship with God, and the fact that the Bible can be interpretted many ways. It has been modified, editted and used as a tool to influence the populas for hundreds of years. You have to make the decision for yourself based on your beliefs.
That being said, a few ink pointers.....if you don't love it, if the idea of the ink you want to place on your skin doesn't keep you up at night, sit in a place inyour soul that you know you just can't live with out it....don't get it. I speak from experience. I am sleeved on one arm. my back is done & so is my lower right leg. I cannot wear a dress or shorts or short sleeves with out my tattoos being visible. Many industries & professions are not open to such displays, you will be judged by people for the placement & choice of design. You family may choose to make you the but of a few jokes, you may get pregnant and your body may change & inturn change your ink. You may have an accident that causes a scar right thru the middle of your ink. You may get this wonderful tattoo that you are going to be committed to for life & decide.....you hate it and want it gone. I am 38. I am still getting ink. I currently have a Wizard of Oz piece in the works. Tattoos never hurt, until I was diagnosed with Lyme disease, which has caused me to be very sensitive to the process now.
My point in all of this, if you are uncertain...pray on it. If you decide you are doing it, take your time, make sure you LOVE it, and make sure its unique to you. Good luck |
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Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | firewaterfuelsme - 2014-09-17 9:17 PM
You should put this picture in your wallet and carry it for a year. If in one year you still like it as much as you do today then get it.
As for the bible you have to decide for yourself and how you interpret it , not how the world tells you should interpret it. This subject can be twisted any way you need it so you have to read for yourself and go with your own heart.
This is the one verse I keep reading over and over “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD” (Leviticus 19:28). In my option it's means just what it says "do not mark your bodies for the dead" not trying to offend or upset anyone by any means but this makes me think of memorial tattoos. But on the other hand I read it also as "do not mark your bodies" meaning no kind of tattoo or piercing. It's too late for piercings but I don't have a tattoo yet. |
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| I wanted a tattoo at one point and then decided I didn't. This past year my twin sister said we should get matching twin tattoos so we did and it's one place and one thing I don't regret. No one will see it and it has a lot of meaning to it. It says "Forever by your side" with the time I was born on me and the time she was born on her. I don't want anymore but she does. |
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Location: Missouri | I love my tats. I have several - all of them mean something to me and none of which are visible unless I choose or am wearing a bikini. I was 40 when I got my first. I will be 45 tomorrow. I could care less what anyone thinks and don't feel it's a theological issue.
That said..if you have to question the decision to get one or even ask for opinions unless from a SO, I don't think you are ready for one. As for what the Bible interpretation is, I'm not going to have a theological debate verse by verse. Again if you have to question the decision, the answer is no. I personally don't think God gives a toss if I have tats and piercings (and yes I have piercings, again none readily visible). I think God is far more concerned about many other things than ink and bling. If we chose to interpret the Bible as we know it completely literally I'm sure we would all be living different lives.
I have two fave thoughts on those who criticize what someone chooses to with THEIR body... "You really don't have to tell me you don't like my tattoos. Your opinion never entered my mind when I was getting them." And for crankier moments... The 3 F's rule applies. "If you're not Feeding me, Financing me, or (editing here! ) Frolicking me, then your opinion doesn't matter". Unless you can look at it that way, my advice is DON'T. |
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Location: Texas | TessBelle - 2014-09-17 8:39 PM 3ToBurn - 2014-09-17 8:37 PM I think tattoos are cute when you are in your 20's, you think they are cute in your 30's and 40's, and nobody thinks they are cute after that. I'm 22 : )
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| TessBelle - 2014-09-17 9:47 PM 3ToBurn - 2014-09-17 8:42 PM Your age is pretty obvious. Just imagine what it will look like down the road. It will have to go somewhere like my foot or under my wrist that won't ever stretch much. No babies for me so maybe where ever I put it it won't be so bad.
unless you stay from sex babies are possible lol i was told nope you can/t surprise!!!! my son is 37 now and i dearly of that surprise
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | TessBelle - 2014-09-17 9:28 PM firewaterfuelsme - 2014-09-17 9:17 PM You should put this picture in your wallet and carry it for a year. If in one year you still like it as much as you do today then get it. As for the bible you have to decide for yourself and how you interpret it , not how the world tells you should interpret it. This subject can be twisted any way you need it so you have to read for yourself and go with your own heart. This is the one verse I keep reading over and over “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD” (Leviticus 19:28 ). In my option it's means just what it says "do not mark your bodies for the dead" not trying to offend or upset anyone by any means but this makes me think of memorial tattoos. But on the other hand I read it also as "do not mark your bodies" meaning no kind of tattoo or piercing. It's too late for piercings but I don't have a tattoo yet.
This is your best advice received here. You are young. You seem to be very undecided since you have to ask for opinions. Take your time and don't rush into anything that you "may" regret.....If you STILL love the design and the idea of a tattoo in 6 mo. to a year....get it......Ultimately, it is YOUR body! |
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | thats a nice pic......i have a tat i got it when i was 30 something.....and well to be honest i have never even opened a bible and dont plan on it anytime soon....................you do what you want with your body and tell anybody that has an issue with the decision YOU made to go pound sand.............
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If you want a tattoo, make sure it's meaningful and not something done in a drunken "let's do this" type of moment. My tattoo is of the first Shed Antler that I ever found while actually shed hunting with my husband. It not only represents the family time spent with him on something we enjoy, but it represents the amount of try I had to put in to find that booger! It was also designed by a friend who is a graphic designer from University of Iowa, so there's will also be the friendship piece and it's a One of a Kind for design and there are no 2 antlers alike!
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Location: Texas | We are suppose to be like Christ in all areas of our life. I don't believe the a Bible speaks about Jesus having tattoos. Your body is the temple of Christ. I think most women have beautiful legs. There is nothing I dislike more then seeing a lady all dressed up and having tattoos on her legs ruining that beautiful picture. To each his own, but you asked for our opinions. Pray and ask God for Hia opinions, He is who matters |
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| I love the design. I think it would make a really nice pendent. And since you asked for opinions on tats and the Bible, MY interpretation is that the bible says no. But, I seriously doubt getting a tattoo is going to damn you to he$$. Our differences are what makes this world so interesting. |
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Location: Kentucky | I think people can make or break the tattoo arguement based on how they interpret scriptures in the bibe.
If you want a tattoo, just give a lot of thought and then decide. This is one of my favorite quotes:
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| I just got a tattoo last night - a picture of my horse that I lost last week. I honestly don't really care what anyone else thinks of the tattoo, I got it for myself. It will be covered 99% of the time and it's one that I know I will always treasure.
I do have one from when I was 20 that I would love to cover up/remove someday, if I find something else that I love as much as my horse one. I'll add a picture, just because I'm so in love with it :)
Also, if you do end up getting your tattoo, make sure you do a lot of research on a GOOD artist. Don't just walk into the first place you see. That will make a huge difference in how much you will like it in the future! |
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Location: Broxton, Ga | All I will say is..........there are lots of things in the Bible.........from eating pork, what type of fish to eat.......from what a woman is to do doing during her menstrual cycle.........lol......we are far from those days.....just saying..........I personally don't believe tattoos will send you to hades......or is a great sin........I would just make sure you of your decision...........for me.........I don't like needles and pain.......and I think with tattoos they are related........... |
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| Murphy - 2014-09-18 8:54 AM I think people can make or break the tattoo arguement based on how they interpret scriptures in the bibe.
If you want a tattoo, just give a lot of thought and then decide. This is one of my favorite quotes:
I love that quote! As far as bible interpretation, if he asked you to read Leviticus, you would have also noticed that men should not shave their beards, men should not marry widows or divorced women, and we should not wear clothing made of two different fabrics (polyblends)... all of which happen on a regular basis nowadays. The point is, people will interpret it however they want in their given situation.
IMO, if my body is a temple, I want some art to decorate it! Just make sure you find a good tattoo artist and you convey to him/her exactly what you want. Do your homework and look at their portfolios, go visit their shop, etc. Good luck! |
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Location: Mansfield, Tx | Murphy - 2014-09-18 8:54 AM
I think people can make or break the tattoo arguement based on how they interpret scriptures in the bibe.
If you want a tattoo, just give a lot of thought and then decide. This is one of my favorite quotes:
Don't ever jump into the decision on getting a tattoo... you need to make sure the tattoo has meaning to you.
the picture you posted is beautiful... " country and a cross" I personally love it. minus the horse shoe.
this decision can only be made by you. your first tattoo needs to be put somewhere that you can cover up. meaning with clothes... so it won't effect your work, etc.
I, myself have several tattoo... and most of them are placed in area's that can be covered with clothes if I want them to.. |
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Location: The edge of no where | dianea - 2014-09-17 11:36 PM I love my tats. I have several - all of them mean something to me and none of which are visible unless I choose or am wearing a bikini. I was 40 when I got my first. I will be 45 tomorrow. I could care less what anyone thinks and don't feel it's a theological issue. That said..if you have to question the decision to get one or even ask for opinions unless from a SO, I don't think you are ready for one. As for what the Bible interpretation is, I'm not going to have a theological debate verse by verse. Again if you have to question the decision, the answer is no. I personally don't think God gives a toss if I have tats and piercings (and yes I have piercings, again none readily visible). I think God is far more concerned about many other things than ink and bling. If we chose to interpret the Bible as we know it completely literally I'm sure we would all be living different lives. I have two fave thoughts on those who criticize what someone chooses to with THEIR body... "You really don't have to tell me you don't like my tattoos. Your opinion never entered my mind when I was getting them." And for crankier moments... The 3 F's rule applies. "If you're not Feeding me, Financing me, or (editing here! ) Frolicking me, then your opinion doesn't matter". Unless you can look at it that way, my advice is DON'T.
This is very similar to the way I feel about it. I only have 1, that I got when I was 30. It was one I designed and it has a lot of meaning to me. It's covered up unless I'm in a bikini and I couldn't care less what anyone else thinks about it. I might get another one in the next few years if the mood strikes me.
IF you choose to get a tattoo somewhere that is very visible when wearing 'business' clothes, then do it with the understanding that it won't be accepted in some professions. You might limit yourself professionally.
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Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | CJE - 2014-09-18 10:06 AM
All I will say is..........there are lots of things in the Bible.........from eating pork, what type of fish to eat.......from what a woman is to do doing during her menstrual cycle.........lol......we are far from those days.....just saying..........I personally don't believe tattoos will send you to hades......or is a great sin........I would just make sure you of your decision...........for me.........I don't like needles and pain.......and I think with tattoos they are related...........
I didn't know any of that except the pork but we don't eat pork anyway. If it don't swim or moo I don't eat it. |
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Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | I currently am a preschool teachers aid. There are several workers here that have them. Some are visable some aren't. My boss started getting complaints about it. She told them they could take there children someone where else if they wanted to because she wasn't going to fire someone over tattoos and she wouldn't not hire someone because of them either. I come from a family that have very traditional southern values. A tattoo would be a big no no but my uncle just got one and he's 58 but it's something that means a lot to him. If I get one and I do get looked down on that's my excuse. He got one so can I. I showed to pic to Dad and he told me he was aginst them but it was really pretty and I needed to go read the bible lol. So I guess if you wanna get technical about it he didn't say no. |
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Location: East Texas | We can all put our 2 cents in on this, but the bottom line is that since you seem to be seeking God's guidance on this, He will speak to your heart and soul through His Holy Spirit and give you the answer you are searching for. You know that feeling you get when you know you should or shouldn't do something! After you have prayed and asked for His guidance and you feel comfortable getting a tattoo, then go for it... if not, then DON'T!
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What did Paul mean when he said that our bodies belong to God? Many people say they have the right to do
whatever they want with their own bodies. Although they think this is freedom, they are really enslaved by
their own desires. When we become Christians, the Holy Spirit comes to live in us. Therefore, we no longer own our bodies. Christ's death freed us from sin, but also obligates us to his service. If you live in a building owned by someone else, you try not to violate the building's rules. Because your body belongs to God, you must not violate his standards for living. |
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Location: relocated to Texas | 3rdtimesacharm - 2014-09-19 7:51 AM We are suppose to be like Christ in all areas of our life. I don't believe the a Bible speaks about Jesus having tattoos. Your body is the temple of Christ. I think most women have beautiful legs. There is nothing I dislike more then seeing a lady all dressed up and having tattoos on her legs ruining that beautiful picture. To each his own, but you asked for our opinions. Pray and ask God for Hia opinions, He is who matters
I agree with this. As Christians, we are to emulate Christ. God made us in his image and that is enough. You don need body art to be beautiful.
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Location: relocated to Texas | horsesinharleton - 2014-09-19 11:08 AM We can all put our 2 cents in on this, but the bottom line is that since you seem to be seeking God's guidance on this, He will speak to your heart and soul through His Holy Spirit and give you the answer you are searching for. You know that feeling you get when you know you should or shouldn't do something! After you have prayed and asked for His guidance and you feel comfortable getting a tattoo, then go for it... if not, then DON'T!
Agree with this too. The fact that the OP is asking the. Question tells me that the Holy Spirit has already been trying to say that it is not OK. You wouldn't ask if there wasn't a problem.
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Location: SE Missouri | My take on tats.. My grandpa was in the Navy during WWII, he didn't get one so I figure I can manage just fine without one as well. I don't need a horse, cross, family tat for people to know those are all important to me. They will find that out if we get to know each other. I don't get offended by them, some are pretty, some are just cool looking BUT so many are just look plain goofy. Plus they can be expensive and I don't like the thought of getting ink injected into my skin. |
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Location: Oakdale, CA | heck I believe your body is a temple treat it as such!
The 10 Commandments are very clear about things yet no one ever mentions them!!
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I have 13 total including a 1/2 sleeve. Yes I get judgmental looks sometimes. But sometimes people ask me about them and I get to talk to random people I've never met before...which is a good opportunity to speak to them about God.
I have a relationship with God and he is very forgiving!
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Location: North Dakota | To me it does not matter what the Bible says about it since we sin on a daily basis. Like mentioned above if you are going to go by the Old Testament then you may need to rethink a lot of things in you life...lol.
But honestly you don't seem to sure about the tattoo. If you were dead set that you wanted, needed, had to have that exact tattoo on your body for the rest of your life you would not need to ask for oppinions. Get a nice piece of jewelry made with that design on it. That way you can wear it every day if you want or take it off, put it in a jewelry box and never look at it again. lol |
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Location: Minnesota | I have a bunch of tattoos, I plan to get many more. I think tattoos are beautiful when they are done professionally. I don't care what my tattoos will look like when I'm older. They represent a time in my life and all my tattoos are things that represent me and things I hold dear to my heart.
I read the bible, I go to church. God will love me when I reach those gates. Just because I choose to decorate my body with tattoos does not make me a bad person. I'm not disobeying God. IMHO.
People often care more about what others think and choose not to do something they want to do because they are scared of what others will say or think. I've had whispers behind my tattooed back of mothers telling their children to not stand close to me, I've had people tell me I'm going to Hell and then I've had people tell me my ink is beautiful. I've heard it all.
I work in Management and some of my best employees are covered in tattoos. Its a judgemental world we live in. Quit a shame if you ask me.
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Location: North Dakota | Everyone needs something to believe in! I believe that my religion is between me and my God. Do I feel guilty for not being as close to my God after reading posts on here-yes I do. Do I think that He will forgive me-yes I do. Do I think what you and your's do is up to you and your God? Yes I do! Am I judging you? Yes I am-Do I think God will for give me for judging you? I sure hope so! After all that, what YOU do with YOUR body is truly between YOU and YOUR God! Don't expect me not to comment or look at your tattoos-what did you put them on your body for? I do not have a tattoo-do you condemn me for that?? |
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| Bigfoot - 2014-09-18 12:54 PM
I do the hireing. I don't hire people with tatoos. They care enough to cover them up for an interview, then I'm fine with it.
You won't hire someone with a tattoo showing yet you spell HIRING wrong??? Just saying..... |
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| sittinidle - 2014-09-20 12:02 AM
Bigfoot - 2014-09-18 12:54 PM
I do the hireing. I don't hire people with tatoos. They care enough to cover them up for an interview, then I'm fine with it.
You won't hire someone with a tattoo showing yet you spell HIRING wrong??? Just saying.....
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| Just Bring It - 2014-09-18 4:20 PM
To me it does not matter what the Bible says about it since we sin on a daily basis. Like mentioned above if you are going to go by the Old Testament then you may need to rethink a lot of things in you life...lol.
But honestly you don't seem to sure about the tattoo. If you were dead set that you wanted, needed, had to have that exact tattoo on your body for the rest of your life you would not need to ask for oppinions. Get a nice piece of jewelry made with that design on it. That way you can wear it every day if you want or take it off, put it in a jewelry box and never look at it again. lol
What?!?!? We should just throw the bible in the trash I guess? Were all gonna sin anyways so we might as give up trying to follow it! Smh |
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| Ctrygirl14 - 2014-09-18 8:41 PM
I have a bunch of tattoos, I plan to get many more. I think tattoos are beautiful when they are done professionally. I don't care what my tattoos will look like when I'm older. They represent a time in my life and all my tattoos are things that represent me and things I hold dear to my heart.
I read the bible, I go to church. God will love me when I reach those gates. Just because I choose to decorate my body with tattoos does not make me a bad person. I'm not disobeying God. IMHO.
People often care more about what others think and choose not to do something they want to do because they are scared of what others will say or think. I've had whispers behind my tattooed back of mothers telling their children to not stand close to me, I've had people tell me I'm going to Hell and then I've had people tell me my ink is beautiful. I've heard it all.
I work in Management and some of my best employees are covered in tattoos. Its a judgemental world we live in. Quit a shame if you ask me.
Take it for what you will. Don't be afraid to stand out, take a chance. If you love the tattoo, get it. God will love you.
You don't know what your gonna think when your older. And I can say this I know many, many people who regret getting tattoos once they get older. So many of them look stupid, or just plan ugly (faded,,stretched, out of style) etc. How many girls are getting the infamous "tramp stamps" now? And I know more than a few who got them back in the day who now regret it. |
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| TessBelle - 2014-09-18 12:08 PM
I currently am a preschool teachers aid. There are several workers here that have them. Some are visable some aren't. My boss started getting complaints about it. She told them they could take there children someone where else if they wanted to because she wasn't going to fire someone over tattoos and she wouldn't not hire someone because of them either. I come from a family that have very traditional southern values. A tattoo would be a big no no but my uncle just got one and he's 58 but it's something that means a lot to him. If I get one and I do get looked down on that's my excuse. He got one so can I. I showed to pic to Dad and he told me he was aginst them but it was really pretty and I needed to go read the bible lol. So I guess if you wanna get technical about it he didn't say no.
I am sorry but using your uncle as an excuse is childish.
If you want a tattoo get one, stand up to the ridicule, and the judgements of the family, wear it proud, do not hide behind your uncles actions, take responsibility for yourself.
This is the problem with today's society, it is always someone else's fault for an individuals actions. |
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Location: North Dakota | TxBronc - 2014-09-20 8:57 AM Just Bring It - 2014-09-18 4:20 PM To me it does not matter what the Bible says about it since we sin on a daily basis. Like mentioned above if you are going to go by the Old Testament then you may need to rethink a lot of things in you life...lol.
But honestly you don't seem to sure about the tattoo. If you were dead set that you wanted, needed, had to have that exact tattoo on your body for the rest of your life you would not need to ask for oppinions. Get a nice piece of jewelry made with that design on it. That way you can wear it every day if you want or take it off, put it in a jewelry box and never look at it again. lol What?!?!? We should just throw the bible in the trash I guess? Were all gonna sin anyways so we might as give up trying to follow it! Smh
I just think using the Bible as an excuse for not wanting someone to do something is a cop out. People eat bacon...but don't like tattoos or gays so they use verses from the Bible. Woman do not wear veils and speak up in church but don't like tattos or gays so they use verses from the Bible. People have pre-marital sex, get divorced, wear ripped jeans, wear clothing of different material together, get their hair cut, drink wine in church, work on Sabbath, I could go on and on and on!!!
If you feel ashamed and guilty for wanting to get a tattoo because the Bible is telling you not to then DON'T DO IT! But if you really want that tattoo and do not feel you are disobeying God but the only reason you question it is because some people keep spewing a Bible verse at you then maybe you should remind them to cancel their next hair appointment.
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| Bigfoot - 2014-09-20 1:05 AM
sittinidle - 2014-09-20 12:02 AM
Bigfoot - 2014-09-18 12:54 PM
I do the hireing. I don't hire people with tatoos. They care enough to cover them up for an interview, then I'm fine with it.
You won't hire someone with a tattoo showing yet you spell HIRING wrong??? Just saying.....
Send a resamay, I'll look it over.
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Location: East Tennessee but who knows?! | TessBelle - 2014-09-17 9:28 PM firewaterfuelsme - 2014-09-17 9:17 PM You should put this picture in your wallet and carry it for a year. If in one year you still like it as much as you do today then get it. As for the bible you have to decide for yourself and how you interpret it , not how the world tells you should interpret it. This subject can be twisted any way you need it so you have to read for yourself and go with your own heart. This is the one verse I keep reading over and over “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD” (Leviticus 19:28 ). In my option it's means just what it says "do not mark your bodies for the dead" not trying to offend or upset anyone by any means but this makes me think of memorial tattoos. But on the other hand I read it also as "do not mark your bodies" meaning no kind of tattoo or piercing. It's too late for piercings but I don't have a tattoo yet.
It also says around those same chapters in Leviticus to not plant 2 kinds of seed in the same field or wear clothes made 2 kinds of fibers.
So you can't plant your tomatoes and your corn in the same garden plot, not wear clothes that are made of cotton and lycra....
People love to use the verse against tattoos but I can guarantee you they're wearing clothes made with more than one kind of material & if they grow a garden it's got more than just one vegetable.
Pray about it and ask for guideance. Then make sure you find some quiet time because that's when God speaks to us.
Bottom line to me is that what may be right for me may not be right for you which is why we need guideance and prayer. |
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| sittinidle - 2014-09-20 7:35 PM
Bigfoot - 2014-09-20 1:05 AM
sittinidle - 2014-09-20 12:02 AM
Bigfoot - 2014-09-18 12:54 PM
I do the hireing. I don't hire people with tatoos. They care enough to cover them up for an interview, then I'm fine with it.
You won't hire someone with a tattoo showing yet you spell HIRING wrong??? Just saying.....
Send a resamay, I'll look it over.
Resume.....
Oh and it's tattoo... I would have corrected that as well but I was simply making a point at first...I meant no offense, however, I have tattoos, am highly educated and can spell... The ink did not affect that in any way. |
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Location: stray dump capital of the world | I have a tattoo and got it when I was 47. (I'm 52) It represents a very painful part of my life and I love it. I plan on getting another. Mine is not visible due to my place of employment not permitting it, but I will say this, there are a lot of professional people with tattoos. Doctors, lawyers, prosecutors, judges, teachers, and the list goes on, so the stigma clearly is not important anymore. Some are visible while others are not. It's a personal choice. One of my sons has them and one does not, but both sons are in professional careers. My husband doesn't have them and never will. The most painful comment came from my brother who called me a white trash wh#*& last summer when he saw it. (It's on my shoulder blade and I was in a tank top working in my parents yard) Needless to say, I haven't spoken to him since. Who needs that negativity in their life! Lol
To the OP, do what you want. It's your choice and your body.
ETA: Just wanted to say that my dad was very opposed to tattoos; however, when he saw mine, he teared up because he knew what it represented. He understood what it means to me.
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Location: Texas | Why get a tattoo and then hide it? |
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Location: stray dump capital of the world | 3rdtimesacharm - 2014-09-20 9:01 PM Why get a tattoo and then hide it?
I had decided on the placement of my tattoo long before I got it. When I'm at work, it's covered out of respect for my employer. Otherwise, I don't give a flip if it shows. My next one will be on my wrist.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | If you want a Tatt then get one, you're the one thats got to live with it so please make sure its what you want  |
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Location: I call the back seat on the short bus!! | As someone mentioned, Leviticus is in the OLD Testament and we are not held to those standards since Jesus died on the cross for us. |
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Location: Texas | sophiebelle - 2014-09-20 9:12 PM 3rdtimesacharm - 2014-09-20 9:01 PM Why get a tattoo and then hide it? I had decided on the placement of my tattoo long before I got it. When I'm at work, it's covered out of respect for my employer. Otherwise, I don't give a flip if it shows. My next one will be on my wrist.
Why do you care?
Actually I don't care, just wondering if tats are so special why do you feel the need to hide them. It's almost like you're secretly ashamed of them. If I was going to pay the price and pain I wouldn't want to hide it. |
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Location: stray dump capital of the world | 3rdtimesacharm - 2014-09-21 10:18 AM sophiebelle - 2014-09-20 9:12 PM 3rdtimesacharm - 2014-09-20 9:01 PM Why get a tattoo and then hide it? I had decided on the placement of my tattoo long before I got it. When I'm at work, it's covered out of respect for my employer. Otherwise, I don't give a flip if it shows. My next one will be on my wrist.
Why do you care?
I probably wouldn't hide it, but I got mine at 47. I'm 6 years from full retirement at a career I've been in my adult life. My employer says they can't be shown, hence the reason for not showing it. Trust me, I am in no way ashamed of my tattoo. I love it, I show it away from work and plan to get more.
My point is people make assumptions of people with tattoos when they shouldn't. There are well respected professional people who have tats. Some dink is going to judge them for it when in all actuality, the professional tattooed person is likely far more successful than the finger pointing dink. One cannot judge a person's character by their tattoo. It's just that simple. |
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Location: PNW | 1. Like others have said - who gives a rip what other people think of your tattoo. Get it for YOU, nobody else.
2. Make sure you get it in a spot comfortably hidden should the occasion arise. I have a tattoo on the top of my foot. It takes up the entire top of my foot, but is easily hidden with a change in shoe. I'm an elementary teacher, and it is important for me to be able to cover it up. It is a chrysanthemum, nothing inappropriate, but for events like conferences, open houses, etc. I feel that it could potentially be a distraction. I plan to get another tattoo on my back/top of my shoulder. Again, it is easily concealed for work since tank tops are not appropriate in my professional setting, so it would never be seen at all.
3. If you're asking for opinions, even from the bible, you probably aren't ready to commit to one. You said you already have piercings, I don't think God would forgive piercings but condemn tattoos and vice versa. And remember, he forgives.
Good luck! I love your design. But make sure you turn the shoe over so that your luck doesn't fall out ;) |
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Location: North Dakota | I think God loves us period. as long as you love God in return it doesnt matter who you are and what you choose to dress like or decorate yourself like. I love what you picked and think it will look great!!!!! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Kcaughran - 2014-09-21 9:42 PM I just seen this Facebook.
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Location: Probably On the Road to the Next Barrel Race! | 3ToBurn - 2014-09-17 8:37 PM I think tattoos are cute when you are in your 20's, you think they are cute in your 30's and 40's, and nobody thinks they are cute after that.
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Location: Probably On the Road to the Next Barrel Race! | CrossCreek - 2014-09-21 11:04 PM 3ToBurn - 2014-09-17 8:37 PM I think tattoos are cute when you are in your 20's, you think they are cute in your 30's and 40's, and nobody thinks they are cute after that. yeah, thats pretty much the truth...imho
Edited to add...the simple truth, my dear, is that Jesus doesnt look at your body, he looks at your heart. Tattooing is NOT a sin...the Levitical law was done away with when Jesus died on the cross for our sins. I'm not a personal fan of tattoos, but so what? If you want to display that pretty cross on your body, go ahead. But, think about it awhile....give yourself a year. It's not like cutting your hair off or piercing your eyebrow...it is a forever thing. But if you decide to do this, do not let anybody tell you the Bible frowns on it, that simply is not true. Jesus loves you completely, girl...tatts or no... |
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Location: Florida.. | 3rdtimesacharm - 2014-09-21 11:18 AM sophiebelle - 2014-09-20 9:12 PM 3rdtimesacharm - 2014-09-20 9:01 PM Why get a tattoo and then hide it? I had decided on the placement of my tattoo long before I got it. When I'm at work, it's covered out of respect for my employer. Otherwise, I don't give a flip if it shows. My next one will be on my wrist.
Why do you care?
some people get them for their own personal reasons.. not to show the world.. I see nothing wrong with covering them up or not.. |
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