Faith based tattoo question

[farouk]

On 7/24/2024 at 2:03 PM, NConly said:

I like One Championship most have tats

 

On 7/24/2024 at 7:51 PM, SIC said:

Yeah its a martial arts thing

 

Also tennis:

https://vividinktattoos.co.uk/wimbledon-inner-tattoo-trends-tennis/

[farouk]

On 1/4/2024 at 1:29 PM, debrakay said:

@farouk I think you are correct in that it seems to be a new "right of passage" into adulthood.  I would so much rather look at a nature based or spiritual tattoo than a demonic tattoo on the skin of my grandchildren.  

@debrakay

Yes.

At 18 nowadays so very widely it feels good to go to the tattoo parlor.

So you can see also how significant it is at 18 for them already to have developed Biblical convictions as to the possible or likely content of their tattoo design.

(A young lady aged about 18 serving in an office recently already had about 10 - rather tiny - tattoos on her arms. It's undeniable now; at 18 it's what they do. Even if they only get one tattoo, though — and maybe simply a little one at that — yet you can see how significant it is at 18 — when so evidently nowadays it feels good to experience a little of the tattoo machine, at however small a scale of inking — for convictions already to have been developed as regards the design of the tattoo.)

It seems anyway to be so very widely bound up nowadays with simply becoming a young adult.

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GodsGrace said:

almost every young girl I know has some sort of tatoo.
Even those very conservative types.

christianityboard dot com

 

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 From the Bible Belt:

Around here (Bible Belt), it is common, especially among evangelical Christians, for the girls .. to have religious tattoos. .. I hardly know any female at church that is under 30 that does not have a tattoo.

forums dot thewelltrainedmind dot com

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[farouk]

(back) - It is possible that God does not want a particular person to have a tattoo. So then, the individual desiring a tattoo needs to be sensitive to God's will for them. Note: it is also conceivable .. someone (feels led) to get a tattoo - and they should do so, even if that is not their own desire.

- Obviously (hopefully), if a tattoo design dishonors God in any way, our own conscience should tell us to not get that tattoo. But if the tattoo design honors God, and/or is used for effective witnessing, all the better. ..

My response to the poll is - Only the anointing of the Holy Spirit can guide any of us into salvation. The Holy Spirit can use whatever He decides; in accordance with His own wisdom and the individual circumstance; including tattoos.

Hi @Tristen

In what you thoughtfully say, I am reminded of the principle behind the passage where Paul circumcised Timothy (Acts 16.1-5). The idea seems to be that certain ppl were less likely to listen to Timothy's testimony if they knew he was not circumcised. (Of course, with Timothy it was a voluntary thing; rather than Paul's discussion of circumcision with Titus, where Paul strongly opposed compulsory circumcision as a supposed path to salvation.)

While at 18 a young Christian getting a tattoo is not in itself linked at all with Christianity - just as for a believer in NT times to get circumcised (as Timothy) was not linked to Christianity -, yet when a faith-based design is seen as a compelling witness opportunity, a lot of young Christians do indeed see some experience of the tattoo machine - at however small a scale of inking - as a ready opportunity for a faith-related design to become a witness talking point among both friends and strangers.

(Of course, also, it does make the young Christian user of a tattoo parlor visibly more accountable in the sense that the faith-based design that they display - however discreetly and modestly - should be reflected in consistent, Godly conduct.)

 

 

[farouk]

On 5/11/2023 at 8:01 AM, Ps37 said:

The incident the other day seemed to be effective!

Hi @Ps37

Like you say, it is effective, indeed.

Because it's so effective, it nearly seems to be regarded among young Christians now as an almost standard witness tool, hence finding the time to be worked on even just a little by a tattoo machine seems almost an essential expectation nowadays, regarded so very widely as time well spent indeed.

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 From the Bible Belt:

Around here (Bible Belt), it is common, especially among evangelical Christians, for the girls .. to have religious tattoos. .. I hardly know any female at church that is under 30 that does not have a tattoo.

forums dot thewelltrainedmind dot com

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[farouk]

Good to start a conversation with someone but I don't find them nice to look at . I know others do and some can be very intricate.

 

Hi  @deva1 And some are very simple indeed:

pinterest

 

 

[farouk]

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On 7/8/2023 at 10:47 PM, Debp said:

helping them gain job skills and to find employment.   He also helps them to get rid of their tattoos as some find it hard to find employment with their many tattoos.

Hi @Debp

So did you hear any more about this work?

 

 

[farouk]

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On 10/3/2023 at 2:27 PM, angels4u said:

..gave her many opportunities to talk about the Lord

Hi @angels4u 

It nearly seems to be regarded among many young Christians now as an almost standard witness tool, hence finding the time to be worked on even just a little by a tattoo machine seems almost an essential expectation nowadays, regarded so very widely as time well spent.

[Debp]

3 hours ago, farouk said:

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Hi @Debp

So did you hear any more about this work?

 

 

No, but the priest that heads up Homeboy and Homegirl Industries got a presidential award recently.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/la-based-non-profit-founder-father-greg-boyle-receives-presidential-medal-of-freedom/ar-AA1o6m2t

[farouk]

On 9/3/2024 at 8:34 AM, Ps37 said:

Hard to argue against that

@Ps37 Hard to argue against, yes, obviously today, for young Christians entering adulthood, they learn nowadays that it's compelling, hard to argue against a faith-based ink-up.

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I have about 5 tattoos (which I all love) and I know plenty of christians who have them as well. One tattoo in particular is my favorite Bible verse which is near my hand. I get asked all the time about it by strangers source DestinyA3 reddit

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..they can be used as great conversation starters. .. I encourage those that have ink to not hide it, but use it as a tool to share the Gospel. source: reddit

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I used to hate the idea of getting tattoos but in recent years I’ve thought more about it and I don’t mind the idea as much now..The tattoo ideas I had were Christian..I’d love John 3:16 on my forearm and maybe a sleeve on my left arm Christian themed source: reddit

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[farouk]

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