Poll - Tattooing: from male military and biker ethos...to viable witness means for both genders?

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Tattooing: from past male military and biker ethos...to viable witness means for both genders?

  • Yes, I agree

    Votes: 6 42.9%
  • No, I disagree

    Votes: 4 28.6%
  • Not sure

    Votes: 5 35.7%
  • Rather not say

    Votes: 0 0.0%

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farouk

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...this would no doubt open lots of doors
Not least, among other young ppl who might themselves be tattooed, right?

Sometimes young ppl succumb to peer pressure in doing things; and really getting inked is very much an individual matter.

But in a sense faith based tattoos are a way of harnessing the sometimes strong processes of peer pressure for the Gospel, don't you think?
 
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Dave L

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Not least, among other young ppl who might themselves be tattooed, right?

Sometimes young ppl succumb to peer pressure in doing things; and really getting inked is very much an individual matter.

But in a sense faith based tattoos are a way of harnessing the sometimes strong processes of peer pressure for the Gospel, don't you think?
I think so. But it also would hold people accountable to their profession of faith. How would you ever live down sinning while brandishing scripture clearly written for all to see?
 
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farouk

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I think so. But it also would hold people accountable to their profession of faith. How would you ever live down sinning while brandishing scripture clearly written for all to see?
Well, exactly.

Rather like the idea of the Old Testament bondservant's ear piercing, right? something that identifies the person.

(I never can understand ppl who claim that ear piercing - especially for men, in the light of the bondservant passages - is supposedly unScriptural.)
 
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Thing is.....it depends on the person whether or not a tattoo is ‘faith-based’. I have a Benedictine cross on my arm - many Christians might think this is a bad thing
 
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So have you thought of the situation of tattooed Scripture phrase - maybe in silent proclamation - being for someone the right message in the right place at the right time? :)
I would (will if I get into shape) use "....and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed" (Acts 13:48).
 
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farouk

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@farouk

What is the cost of getting as tattoo?
By size...
By design...
By time...

(approx)
Every parlor's artists tends to have individual pricing; and the client agrees with the artist beforehand the price of what is often a very individualized piece of artwork. (Don't forget to factor in the tip.)

You are right indeed that aspects such as the size, the design, the time will significantly affect the price. If the person is starting with a small one, then it is likely to be quite cost effective.

But don't forget also that a good artist is important and cost is not the main factor; in fact, if the tattooee gets done by someone who is an amateur with a poor grasp of hygienic issues, then the costs (health, etc.) in the long run can be more 'costly' in the broader sense.

The best tattoo I saw was the entire verse John 3.16 inked in full with reference. In fact I saw more than one with this precious verse. Because of the intricate lettering, it probably cost more than some.

So I would look at it in terms of overall value (taking lots of factors into consideration) rather than strict cost.

It's maybe significant that in North America - I don't know about Italy - members of the caring professions, students, etc. (often not in the highly paid demographic) are particularly strongly represented among the ranks of those who choose to receive a tattoo. For some reason anyway - not quite sure why? - members of the nursing profession seem to feel especially heavily compelled to use their resources for skin ink injectings. FYI:

ErikadawnRN said:
..one of nursing school classmates.. was heavily tatooed and was also a tatoo artist prior to nursing school. In fact she tattooed alot of our classmates.. I had 2

grinnurse said:
I have 4. .. In the hospital that I work at you would be hard pressed to find employees without tattoos.. even.. significantly older nurses that .. have tattoos.
allnurses dot com
 
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farouk

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I work with a man my age who was once a tattoo artist(covered in them)
It used to be mainly - overwhelmingly? - men only that would opt to get multiple inkings. I suppose that you and your wife found it hard at first to become accustomed to your daughter opting to receive multiple ones?
 

farouk

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Thing is.....it depends on the person whether or not a tattoo is ‘faith-based’. I have a Benedictine cross on my arm - many Christians might think this is a bad thing
I saw a John 3.16 tattoo that was impressive.

So is your Benedictine one your only ink?
 

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So are they over the 'flu yet?

Maybe you are still biding your time to talk to encourage her in her artistic talents in a parlor...
We’re still battling this stuff Dr said it was influenza A. Another day in paradise I guess?
 

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It used to be mainly - overwhelmingly? - men only that would opt to get multiple inkings. I suppose that you and your wife found it hard at first to become accustomed to your daughter opting to receive multiple ones?
We were totally against it. Shame to proclaim liberty and then say cannot
 

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@farouk

What is the cost of getting as tattoo?
By size...
By design...
By time...

(approx)

My adult grand daughter has 7 now I think...from $250 and upward, depending on size...only two "christian" ones...the rest are inspiring quotes. Her right rib cage is one long inspiring quote... but I have no idea what it cost. Colours add to the price...

My opinion is that it is all a waste of money..and make the body look untidy. :)

I never think that we can improve on God creation.
 
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farouk

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My adult grand daughter has 7 now I think...from $250 and upward, depending on size...only two "christian" ones...the rest are inspiring quotes. Her right rib cage is one long inspiring quote... but I have no idea what it cost. Colours add to the price...
Oh, well, anyway, it's what young women now seem to have taken to in a really big way, isn't it?

When your husband did his, it was mainly young me that did it.

FYI:
QueenCat said:
Around here (Bible Belt)..I hardly know any female at church that is under 30 that does not have a tattoo.
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farouk

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Yes. I only hope she’s sensible about how sterile the equipment being used is.
Yes, well these days there are various safeguards and training available to pursue sterile conditions; as seems clear from this short video: FYI:


If she really wants to pursue it as a line of work, maybe she would already be quite well informed about inspection and sterility measures?
 
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