Comments on: What would Jesus tattoo?

By: Rev Dave

Rev Dave — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:24:53 +0000

The prohibition in the OT is part of the Levitical Holiness Code that forbade “cutting for the dead” ie, a pagan ritual to appease the spirits of the dead—a Canaanite practice. The Holiness Code forebade all kinds of things including cutting your hair, beard, mixing two kinds of crops in the same field etc. Actually, Jesus had (to some) the rather annoying habit of breaking the holiness code for the sake of saving/healing sinners.He probably wouldn’t have wanted a tattoo anyway since his wrists, feet, side and back were all scarred from his flogging and crucifixion. Not trying to be rude, but you have to consider the context surrounding a Biblical passage.

By: Michael Beausejour

Michael Beausejour — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:19:29 +0000

In response to how Christians should be and how they are viewed by outsiders… 1 tim 3:7 describing an overseer or leader… ‘He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.”

This has really challenged me. Sinners should love the church leaders. This seems to not be the reality. The devil would try to make us out as fun spoilers and judgmental assholes and we do fall into this trap.

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By: RevDave

RevDave — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:35:17 +0000

Nice tattoos, Ben. Even better is that they mean something.

By: Jim Morris

Jim Morris — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:42:06 +0000

Felt the need to comment generally on all the comments collectively…I was totally impressed on how respectful each person was to each other. To be able to challenge one another with respect is not something you see allot of these days…..All of you certainly have my respect and my appreciation for all the great information and opinions …Jim

By: Ben

Ben — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:02:15 +0000

Jason,
Just to clarify the title “What would Jesus Tattoo?” was actually just a play on words. Never meant to insinuate that Jesus would or would not actually get a tattoo. The majority of my post is to make a case as to why I personally got tattoos.
thanks for the dialogue.
bnc

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:11:28 +0000

My intent is not to be confrontational, just food for thought.

In response to Jesus getting a tattoo, I would like to point out the following:

Jesus was and is Jewish.

Jewish Law Forbids tattoos.

The bible forbids tattoos.

Jesus never sinned by breaking the commands of the bible.

Again, not trying to tell people what to do, tattoo or not to tattoo, just thought I’d throw that into the discussion.

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:28:46 +0000

Beth, thanks for the feedback. If you ever get a blog up let me know. I’d love to see your stories.

By: Beth B.

Beth B. — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:53:59 +0000

Hi Ben,

I stumbled upon your blog after Googling “traditional tattoo.” The image of your Kami tattoo came up, and I decided to backtrack to your first tattoo post before reading the others.

I LOVE this post. I’m a seminary graduate and pastor-to-be with 7 tattoos–so far. I often have people question the compatibility between being a Christian and being tattooed. I agree with your response to that one commenter that in our society tells us Christians are supposed to be more clean cut, more put-together, etc. Honestly I find myself being able to open people up to considering God and Christ more because of my tattoos. Between them and my call, a conversation starts about what being a Christian really means.

My last two tats were done by an artist named…Christian. And particularly during this last one, we had a great talk about theology and how because of his “non-traditional” appearance (Latino, longer hair, lots of tattoos) he felt unwelcome in the churches he’s visited. I never want anyone who’s looking for a relationship with God to feel like that.

Anyway, sorry for the long-winded comment, but thanks for the great post, and I look forward to reading the stories behind your tats. This may even inspire me to do my own blog series on mine!

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:28:54 +0000

we are in the process of creating a website which is a compilation of christian and religious tattoo art. the purpose is to provide a place where people can post and find pictures and the story behind religious tattoos. the url is religiousink.com