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

[farouk]

None.. they are too busy with school, career options and getting themselves setup. Also trying to keep their heads in USA terribly liberal teaching environment. (so sad)

Keep praying! — I'm sure you do!

Ink is certainly not a priority, is it? At the same time, while not for all Christians, its potentials as regards faith based designs proven effective in witness are out there, aren't they? and I think you'd drive them to the parlor if they eventually wanted it, wouldn't you?

 

[farouk]

Thanks to all who voted so far in the poll!

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[farouk]

...to commit their body to the gospel in writing.

PS: The Biblical word or phrase doesn't even need to be long for it to be potentially quite an effective witness-friendly design, proven effective in conversation.

I take your point in the other post about the wearer's physique being important.

But even for someone 'out of shape', so to speak (and just how many Christians does this describe??), even a short word or phrase from the Bible in a straightforward placement such as a wrist, etc., can in simplicity be effective, I guess; you probably would agree.

 

[farouk]

my grand dad had two tattoos and he hated them, they looked good to me but he said never get one because everyone who gets tattoos hate them later on...

I guess for some Christians the witness opportunities of some faith based tattoos - proven effective as a witness means - outweigh the danger of the wearer changing his or her (these days probably even more likely her) mind... (If this makes any sense?)

 

[Willie T]

How do you force someone to not kill themselves? People find a way to do that if they wish.
What people want to do is make assisted suicide legal, for the most part to assure themselves that, even if they become disabled and unable to kill themselves, someone can do it for them.
Again, it is a sin to kill yourself or assist someone to do that.
Is that sin acceptable to you? And, it is the one sin you cannot repent of.

Whoa!!! Where on Earth did you ever get the idea that would be a sin you cannot repent of ????

 

[farouk]

I know it is a trend today.

Yes it really is. I wonder if in some ways it would be a good thing if more Christians worked in tattoo parlors?

 

[soul man]

Yes it really is. I wonder if in some ways it would be a good thing if more Christians worked in tattoo parlors?

I believe Christians should give a witness for Christ no matter what they are doing

 

[farouk]

I believe Christians should give a witness for Christ no matter what they are doing

When Christian men and women (likely often women, I guess) go to get inked, the prospect of being injected in a place with a Christian friendly ethos would attract many, I think, don't you?

But also - especially? - as a place of testimony.

 

[soul man]

When Christian men and women (likely often women, I guess) go to get inked, the prospect of being injected in a place with a Christian friendly ethos would attract many, I think, don't you?

But also - especially? - as a place of testimony.

Yes, seems when trust can be built between you and someone, friendship so on, sharing your understanding just comes natural

 

[Acolyte]

Keep praying! — I'm sure you do!

Ink is certainly not a priority, is it? At the same time, while not for all Christians, its potentials as regards faith based designs proven effective in witness are out there, aren't they? and I think you'd drive them to the parlor if they eventually wanted it, wouldn't you?

I pray for us all. And I would give them a ride anywhere, we have the standard, call if you are uncomfortable or scared.. no questions, no scoulding. And I have made a few late night trips to get them and friends in such situations. Of course it will be addressed, but not then. Sooo, if they chose to get a tat, I certainly would.

 

[tabletalk]

Whoa!!! Where on Earth did you ever get the idea that would be a sin you cannot repent of ????

I meant the sin of suicide. You can't repent after you are dead.

 

[farouk]

@CoreIssue FYI...thread and poll.

 

[CoreIssue]

@CoreIssue FYI...thread and poll.

OK. Never believed in getting tats.

 

[farouk]

OK. Never believed in getting tats.

Okay, thanks; and I think you also just voted; thanks also...

 

[farouk]

Yes, seems when trust can be built between you and someone, friendship so on, sharing your understanding just comes natural

Yes, there's a bond there in the sort of situation you describe; then if one adds the professional relationship between the inker and the inked it's a double bond, so to speak (if this makes sense?)

 

[farouk]

... Sooo, if they chose to get a tat, I certainly would.

Also to think it used to be only a man thing. Now it's also about being womanly. As you know.

 

[farouk]

OK. Never believed in getting tats.

PS: Although it's a widely used witness means among young Christians especially; if the person is not truly motivated to do it, best to stay away from it.

 

[CoreIssue]

PS: Although it's a widely used witness means among young Christians especially; if the person is not truly motivated to do it, best to stay away from it.

Problem is practice originated in paganism and is mainly practiced by non-Christians today.

In the OT Israel was commanded not paint or tattoo.

Historically, I find nothing in the Bible supported it.

 

[farouk]

Problem is practice originated in paganism and is mainly practiced by non-Christians today.

In the OT Israel was commanded not paint or tattoo.

Historically, I find nothing in the Bible supported it.

Some ppl have a conscience against it and this is great. A lot of Christians today find it to be a proven effective witness means; my wife and I talked to a young lady with the whole of John 3.16 tattooed on her wrist area; it was her favorite Bible verse and mine also; and I'm sure other conversations with people have arisen as a result of her willingness to be injected. It's not for everyone, though; there does need to be a lot of motivation first.

 

[CoreIssue]

Some ppl have a conscience against it and this is great. A lot of Christians today find it to be a proven effective witness means; my wife and I talked to a young lady with the whole of John 3.16 tattooed on her wrist area; it was her favorite Bible verse and mine also; and I'm sure other conversations with people have arisen as a result of her willingness to be injected. It's not for everyone, though; there does need to be a lot of motivation first.

When they get older want them removed....