The Tattooed Christian
There are different views on the matter of Christians sporting tattoos. Does the Bible permit or forbid it? Is it a violation of our bodies which God said are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 6:19)? Is it a compromise, too worldly, carnal or outright disobedience? Or, is it just body art, trendy, a form of expression, an addiction, or a form of self -mutilation? In Leviticus 19:28 it says, “You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you. I am the Lord”. In antiquity, cuttings and markings on one’s body was connected to ancient pagan religious practices. These activities were supposed to appease their gods and were a part of their worship. The children of Israel were prohibited from practicing the evil cultic practices of the nations surrounding them. We read in 1 Corinthians 10:23 we read, “All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify”. So, regarding Leviti