Are Tattoos a Sin?

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Anonymous wrote:Or is that so Old Testament that modern Christians can ink away?

Where in the OT are tattoos even discussed?

Clear as day. Per Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.

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I love how bible thumpers get tattoos of the cross but don't know the above is in the bible.

Christian here. I knew that was in the Bible.

Reformed Protestant Christians (my tradition) believe that when Jesus Christ came, lived a sinless life fully fulfilling God's entire law to ancient Israel, died, and was raised again that was that for the law. The old covenant between God and his people was finished, completed by Christ himself. Now there's a new covenant. Under that new covenant the ceremonial law (like that verse in Leviticus) and the civil law (all the rules governing the government of Israel) no longer apply. Since the moral law - which is best spelled out in the 10 commandments - existed in the covenants before the old covenant, then it still applies. But the rest of it doesn't.

Before mocking Christians, you should check to see if we've actually...thought about stuff. You do realize entire PhDs exist in theology, right?

Oh, Christians have thought about stuff, all right. Just because PhDs in Theology exist doesn't mean that they've thought right about stuff.

So Christians, including Theology PhDs, have thought about tattoos and come to the conclusion they're OK. But they're thinking "wrong" because they didn't land on a strict and, frankly, silly interpretation that's inconsistent with your preferred take on Christians.

Christians don't necessarily all think alike, regarding tattoos, or a lot of things.

This^. I'm muslim and it seems so dumb when people imply that all of us think alike, all 1.5 billions. No matter Christianity or Islam or whichever religion, interpretations vary vastly.

[Anonymous]

I guess if Abrahamic religions can circumcise kids without their consent then grown adults getting tiny tattoos or minor piercing isn't going to alter their body much.

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Anonymous wrote:Or is that so Old Testament that modern Christians can ink away?

Where in the OT are tattoos even discussed?

Clear as day. Per Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.

This

I love how bible thumpers get tattoos of the cross but don't know the above is in the bible.

Christian here. I knew that was in the Bible.

Reformed Protestant Christians (my tradition) believe that when Jesus Christ came, lived a sinless life fully fulfilling God's entire law to ancient Israel, died, and was raised again that was that for the law. The old covenant between God and his people was finished, completed by Christ himself. Now there's a new covenant. Under that new covenant the ceremonial law (like that verse in Leviticus) and the civil law (all the rules governing the government of Israel) no longer apply. Since the moral law - which is best spelled out in the 10 commandments - existed in the covenants before the old covenant, then it still applies. But the rest of it doesn't.

Before mocking Christians, you should check to see if we've actually...thought about stuff. You do realize entire PhDs exist in theology, right?

Oh, Christians have thought about stuff, all right. Just because PhDs in Theology exist doesn't mean that they've thought right about stuff.

So Christians, including Theology PhDs, have thought about tattoos and come to the conclusion they're OK. But they're thinking "wrong" because they didn't land on a strict and, frankly, silly interpretation that's inconsistent with your preferred take on Christians.

Christians don't necessarily all think alike, regarding tattoos, or a lot of things.

This^. I'm muslim and it seems so dumb when people imply that all of us think alike, all 1.5 billions. No matter Christianity or Islam or whichever religion, interpretations vary vastly.

With so many variations, its almost as if there is not one universal truth. Like each faction is making up their own story to fit their narrative.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Or is that so Old Testament that modern Christians can ink away?

Where in the OT are tattoos even discussed?

Clear as day. Per Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.

This

I love how bible thumpers get tattoos of the cross but don't know the above is in the bible.

Christian here. I knew that was in the Bible.

Reformed Protestant Christians (my tradition) believe that when Jesus Christ came, lived a sinless life fully fulfilling God's entire law to ancient Israel, died, and was raised again that was that for the law. The old covenant between God and his people was finished, completed by Christ himself. Now there's a new covenant. Under that new covenant the ceremonial law (like that verse in Leviticus) and the civil law (all the rules governing the government of Israel) no longer apply. Since the moral law - which is best spelled out in the 10 commandments - existed in the covenants before the old covenant, then it still applies. But the rest of it doesn't.

Before mocking Christians, you should check to see if we've actually...thought about stuff. You do realize entire PhDs exist in theology, right?

Oh, Christians have thought about stuff, all right. Just because PhDs in Theology exist doesn't mean that they've thought right about stuff.

So Christians, including Theology PhDs, have thought about tattoos and come to the conclusion they're OK. But they're thinking "wrong" because they didn't land on a strict and, frankly, silly interpretation that's inconsistent with your preferred take on Christians.

Christians don't necessarily all think alike, regarding tattoos, or a lot of things.

This^. I'm muslim and it seems so dumb when people imply that all of us think alike, all 1.5 billions. No matter Christianity or Islam or whichever religion, interpretations vary vastly.

With so many variations, its almost as if there is not one universal truth. Like each faction is making up their own story to fit their narrative.

Well, you can see it as every human was given intellectual ability to think and develop their connection with God as they understand it best, not blindly follow interpretations of others.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Or is that so Old Testament that modern Christians can ink away?

Where in the OT are tattoos even discussed?

Clear as day. Per Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.

This

I love how bible thumpers get tattoos of the cross but don't know the above is in the bible.

Christian here. I knew that was in the Bible.

Reformed Protestant Christians (my tradition) believe that when Jesus Christ came, lived a sinless life fully fulfilling God's entire law to ancient Israel, died, and was raised again that was that for the law. The old covenant between God and his people was finished, completed by Christ himself. Now there's a new covenant. Under that new covenant the ceremonial law (like that verse in Leviticus) and the civil law (all the rules governing the government of Israel) no longer apply. Since the moral law - which is best spelled out in the 10 commandments - existed in the covenants before the old covenant, then it still applies. But the rest of it doesn't.

Before mocking Christians, you should check to see if we've actually...thought about stuff. You do realize entire PhDs exist in theology, right?

Oh, Christians have thought about stuff, all right. Just because PhDs in Theology exist doesn't mean that they've thought right about stuff.

So Christians, including Theology PhDs, have thought about tattoos and come to the conclusion they're OK. But they're thinking "wrong" because they didn't land on a strict and, frankly, silly interpretation that's inconsistent with your preferred take on Christians.

Christians don't necessarily all think alike, regarding tattoos, or a lot of things.

This^. I'm muslim and it seems so dumb when people imply that all of us think alike, all 1.5 billions. No matter Christianity or Islam or whichever religion, interpretations vary vastly.

With so many variations, its almost as if there is not one universal truth. Like each faction is making up their own story to fit their narrative.

Well, you can see it as every human was given intellectual ability to think and develop their connection with God as they understand it best, not blindly follow interpretations of others.

Those that think about it tend to end up as atheists. Most are blind followers of what they're told. The Lord is the shepherd for his sheeple.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:That's interesting, I had no idea tattoos are forbidden (?) in the Bible. I follow a few Christians on TikTok, they all have tattoos.

Yeah, this is what I was thinking as well. One of them has me thinking more and more about religion.

I had no idea tattoos are forbidden, either.

Tatoos aren't forbiden for Christians, if that's what you are. Please read the thread.

I have. Must've gotten confused in the back and forth.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Or is that so Old Testament that modern Christians can ink away?

Where in the OT are tattoos even discussed?

Clear as day. Per Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.

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I love how bible thumpers get tattoos of the cross but don't know the above is in the bible.

Uh, try Orthodox Judaism and Judaism generally. They both consider tattoos forbidden based upon this verse.

[Anonymous]

In the Bible it says many times don’t be be a vain a-hole. That should tell you all you need to know about spending money on tattoos.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Or is that so Old Testament that modern Christians can ink away?

Where in the OT are tattoos even discussed?

Clear as day. Per Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.

This

I love how bible thumpers get tattoos of the cross but don't know the above is in the bible.

Christian here. I knew that was in the Bible.

Reformed Protestant Christians (my tradition) believe that when Jesus Christ came, lived a sinless life fully fulfilling God's entire law to ancient Israel, died, and was raised again that was that for the law. The old covenant between God and his people was finished, completed by Christ himself. Now there's a new covenant. Under that new covenant the ceremonial law (like that verse in Leviticus) and the civil law (all the rules governing the government of Israel) no longer apply. Since the moral law - which is best spelled out in the 10 commandments - existed in the covenants before the old covenant, then it still applies. But the rest of it doesn't.

Before mocking Christians, you should check to see if we've actually...thought about stuff. You do realize entire PhDs exist in theology, right?

Oh, Christians have thought about stuff, all right. Just because PhDs in Theology exist doesn't mean that they've thought right about stuff.

So Christians, including Theology PhDs, have thought about tattoos and come to the conclusion they're OK. But they're thinking "wrong" because they didn't land on a strict and, frankly, silly interpretation that's inconsistent with your preferred take on Christians.

Christians don't necessarily all think alike, regarding tattoos, or a lot of things.

This^. I'm muslim and it seems so dumb when people imply that all of us think alike, all 1.5 billions. No matter Christianity or Islam or whichever religion, interpretations vary vastly.

With so many variations, its almost as if there is not one universal truth. Like each faction is making up their own story to fit their narrative.

It’s hilarious how much time & effort non-believers spend trying to poke holes in religion. Many of them are more obsessed with religion than believers are. All religious people are aware that they are taking a leap of faith. It’s not 2+2=4. And we are fine with that.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Or is that so Old Testament that modern Christians can ink away?

Where in the OT are tattoos even discussed?

Clear as day. Per Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.

This

I love how bible thumpers get tattoos of the cross but don't know the above is in the bible.

Christian here. I knew that was in the Bible.

Reformed Protestant Christians (my tradition) believe that when Jesus Christ came, lived a sinless life fully fulfilling God's entire law to ancient Israel, died, and was raised again that was that for the law. The old covenant between God and his people was finished, completed by Christ himself. Now there's a new covenant. Under that new covenant the ceremonial law (like that verse in Leviticus) and the civil law (all the rules governing the government of Israel) no longer apply. Since the moral law - which is best spelled out in the 10 commandments - existed in the covenants before the old covenant, then it still applies. But the rest of it doesn't.

Before mocking Christians, you should check to see if we've actually...thought about stuff. You do realize entire PhDs exist in theology, right?

Oh, Christians have thought about stuff, all right. Just because PhDs in Theology exist doesn't mean that they've thought right about stuff.

So Christians, including Theology PhDs, have thought about tattoos and come to the conclusion they're OK. But they're thinking "wrong" because they didn't land on a strict and, frankly, silly interpretation that's inconsistent with your preferred take on Christians.

Christians don't necessarily all think alike, regarding tattoos, or a lot of things.

This^. I'm muslim and it seems so dumb when people imply that all of us think alike, all 1.5 billions. No matter Christianity or Islam or whichever religion, interpretations vary vastly.

With so many variations, its almost as if there is not one universal truth. Like each faction is making up their own story to fit their narrative.

It’s hilarious how much time & effort non-believers spend trying to poke holes in religion. Many of them are more obsessed with religion than believers are. All religious people are aware that they are taking a leap of faith. It’s not 2+2=4. And we are fine with that.

ALL religious people see things as you do? How do you know that?