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Note : This is a religious related post so you have been notified.
Some religions like Islam and certain denominations of Christianity forbid tattoos. The Catholic youths are told the reasons why and Catholic parents like me are also briefed about this matter. I can’t 100% guarantee that none of my sons are going to get themselves one when they are much older but at the very least, I can try to explain to them the rationale why they shouldn’t do it.
I just read somewhere that 60% of those tattooed are women. Interesting. Which means that women have the tendencies to mark their bodies with these little things, usually at discreet places which make it more alluring.
If you are interested to know why tattoos are not encouraged in Christianity, here is why:
DEFILING THE TEMPLE OF THE LIVING GOD
Most Christians, even the most carnal and backslidden, would never desecrate or defile the local church building. Even among most lost people there is a reverence and sacredness to the church building.
But. . . Did you know?
If you are truly born again the Holy Spirit of God dwells within in (John 14:17, Romans 8:9, 11) and your body is the temple of God. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 makes this very clear.
19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
And . . . Did you know?
The Lord warns several times of the seriousness of defiling the temple of God – your body! In 1 Corinthians 3, the Lord clearly and sternly warns against defiling your body – the temple of God. If any man defiles the temple of God – HIM SHALL GOD DESTROY!
Read the full explanation on Tattoo and the Bible from Psalm118 site.
As I mentioned earlier, I had given prior notice that this is a religious related post and hence, will not entertain any arguments.
Now, I just read today that many people are flocking to tattoo parlours to get themselves a tattoo with 01:02:03 04:05:06 to mark this once in life time event. Duh! It is not like golds and diamonds are falling from the sky at that seconds of the day.
Just so you know, your ping to PPS came nicely at the said time.
Won’t get one, and won’t want a man with tattoo(s) either. I was sleeping during that particular time, but like every night, I did read the Qur’an and say my prayers before bed.
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tattoo – dont think I will do that but find some very sexy ……….diu
Ooo….my fav topic. And since you brought it up….I will write a post on this.
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