I don't really have the time to read all the other posts at the moment but when I have some free time I will come back and look at them, but I figured in the mean time I'd post my opinion. I know that in the old testament it talks about piercings and tattoos and not harming your body..but I also know that in the new testament Jesus says that we are under a new law. I personally know alot of amazing christians who have tattoos and I honestly don't believe it will keep those people out of heaven. Now on the opinion of getting one or not I've thought about it but in someone elses opinion they may not think they are ok. I think this is one of those things we all just need to ask God when we get to heaven(hehe) but its also one of those things that is just personal opinion.

ALL OF YOU MAKE VALID POINTS HERE. thanks. as some say, its behavior. unless seeking work. but also depends on type of work aiming for. such as construction, plumber. as a customer, all ID CARE about was the job done right. not how many tattoos ones has. but Im a girl. I think your creative. [; no offense to other men here . this has been very educational to read. awesome!

My brother in law has a tattoo, its a cross and then it has to do with his indian heritage and there are trinity symbols at the indentation of each side of the cross, its special to him and has meaning. He's about to start work at on a police force and at the particular one he's gonna be working for you aren't supposed to show them ever, his isn't noticeable but even if you have one thats not noticeable they ask whats it represents cause they have had cops that had certain tattoos that made them look like gang members and thats not a good thing.

not unless are undercover cops.like those in sting operations. [; still neat. what tribe is he[indian]?

This may seem a bit old fashioned...but what about Leviticus 19:28? It reads...(KJV)" Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you. I am the Lord."

Old testament wouldn't call it tattoos. But "print any marks upon you"....sounds like a biblical reference.

I had considered one years ago. Then this scripture was brought to my attention. Decided, personally, that God wouldn't smile because I got one. Even if it was a cross or something. Just decided (personal conviction, I guess) that it wasn't right.

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UNDERSTANDABLE. [; i respect yur decision. its all about personal convictions .

I don't like the idea of tatoos and espesially concerning it to christianity. If you want to be closer to God...to become more religious, to show your treatment to church...help somebody and that's all. I am even irritated of such things, all we are God's childs...I'm sure that He wouldn't understand these things...My opinion(sorry for Engl.)

I have to agree with Romano, I don't like them myself and they really just seem like the latest 'fad' or 'follow the leader' deal. You may like following trends, but they really do look a bit silly the older/ more mature you get. 99% of the time if a tatooed person is being interviewed for any job and they're up against someone without tatoos - the un-tatooed person will get the job, everything else being equal. They'll also be the one getting promoted, etc.

Kinda like showing up to a job interview smoking, it may be your personal preference, there may not be any biblical scripture specifically denouncing smoking as sin, but the smoker will give the others a big advantage for any job or any promotion within that job. That's the breaks and your choice when you make it.

Do you remember what God said to us, not to have idols, and that's why I don't like the idea about christian Tatoos