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Originally Posted by Pergamum  The bible DOES NOT say "Don't get a tatto" It says do not cut yourself "for the dead."
The purpose of tattoes is usually for beauty reasons...i.e. it is a cutting but not for the dead.
The reasons for cutting one's self for the dead is another reason...
If tattoes are opposed because they scar the body than circumcision must also be opposed and piercing the ears or nose.
The question is not about marking on the body but WHY we mark the body. |
I agree with your reasoning, but my reasoning against tattoos is a little different. I live in a place where it is quite normal to have tattoos, and all manner of piercings. In fact in some neighborhoods in Seattle you cant hardly pass someone by without seeing at least one tattoo or several on someone (especially on friday nights).
My first reason for resisting the urge to get a tattoo, is that if I did how would I then be any different from those who are around me? I love the artwork on tattoos. In fact I think we have some of the best
artists here in seattle. But as a matter of liberty I cannot in good conscience (yet) bring myself to get one. I am still wrestling with it though.
My second reason is; Why does anyone get a tattoo? Tattoos can be beautiful, no doubt. Tattoos are most normally (from what I have seen) worn in noticable places and this is intentional on the part of the tattooee. This being said, I think that there is an inherent danger of vanity wrapped up in the motivation behind marking yourself. If its not vain then why not stop at just one? what is the motivation for more markings? I see that tattoos can be simply drawing attention to yourself just so people will know just how "hip" you can be. Also I have seen tattoos on the opposite sex that draw too much attention in places that should not be exhibited.
forgive my rant, I am a recovering hipster.