Are Tattoos a Sin?

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Anonymous wrote:Is this the most ignorant troll thread ever? It's a hard call, because so many trolls know zero about religion and just cherry pick their favorite atheist reddit discussions, which are themselves cherry picked from equally ignorant sources.

Opinions welcome!

Ad hominim attacks don't take away from the substance. Nice try of deflection since you don't have a real response.

Oh, I've made substantive responses here, including specific passages from Jesus about how old testament rules aren't that important. You keep choosing to ignore actual things Jesus said, which falls very short of a real response. Grow up.

Prove Jesus actually said them first.

[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.

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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.

[Anonymous]

I was raised around a few religions, including a stepfather from a family that spoke both Hebrew and Yiddish fluently, all of whom held Israeli citizenship, I was confirmed in a protestant church and had evangelical relatives who sent me to Bible camp every summer.

I didn't come out of being very religious in any direction.

Tattoos and piercings aren't my favorite thing, but one of my sons has them. He got married to my DIL who is muslim and her family wanted them to be married in Islam, so my son said the words and did the things and "converted" much like my in-laws wanted me to have the Catholic wedding they wanted.

Turns out his Muslim in-laws didn't actually care about his tattoos.

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[Anonymous]

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.

[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.

[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.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Who said that? Certainly not pp!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

If Christians all thought alike, there wouldn't be so many different Christian sects.

[Anonymous]

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.

Same in Islam and probably Judaism as well but to be rational if you aren't making significant changes then getting ears pierced or small tattoos are fine.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

[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.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.