tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4177313683080005183.post731622897715036884..comments2023-07-13T08:04:39.000-04:00Comments on Seeking to Shine: Tattoos ~ Christian???Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4177313683080005183.post-20160537453196557322011-10-02T21:07:52.168-04:002011-10-02T21:07:52.168-04:00Hey Jenn,
Thanks for the comment, and thanks for a...Hey Jenn,<br />Thanks for the comment, and thanks for agreeing. Like you, I'm encouraged that I'm not the only one against tattoos too. About pierced ears. I don't have pierced ears, and I probably will never pierce my ears. I agree that piercing your ears IS marking your body, so I agree that Lev 19:28 could also apply to piercing.<br /><br />I do not agree that piercing is "just like" tattooing. It's much easier to let the holes in your ears grow over than to erase a tattoo. I think tattoos have a lot more permanence than piercing. Lev. 19:28 specifically says "print marks" and piercing is not printing a mark. BUT, the verse also speaks of "cutting your flesh." Piercing is definitely cutting the flesh.<br /><br />There's also the "body is the temple of the Holy Ghost" principle. My personal opinion is that piercing is a form of self-mutilation. I realize that's somewhat harsh, but it is cutting/damaging your flesh. <br /><br />So, I am against piercing. Piercing is a lot more accepted in Christian circles than tattooing, and I know many people see nothing wrong with it. Another principle to consider is the stumbling block. If I'm against tattoos and others perceive a piercing on the same level as a tattoo then maybe it's better that I don't pierce. Also, where do we draw the line on piercing? One hole in each ear is OK, but not two? What about the nose, belly button, eyebrow, tongue, lip, etc.? Where does it stop? Why is an ear piercing OK, but not a nose one? Who decides? The church? Tradition? The pastor? What's culturally acceptable? <br /><br />I believe that Christians accept ear piercings because culture accepts it. Certainly many biblical principles could be applied against it. <br /><br />But then there's Deut 15:17 "Then thou shalt take an aul, and thrust it through his ear unto the door, and he shall be thy servant for ever. And also unto thy maidservant thou shalt do likewise." So, like my Mom always said when we asked her if we could get pierced ears. One hole in one ear is the only piercing that's biblical, so if we want pierced ears that's what we are allowed. Needless to say, we didn't press the issue :).Jess B. and Kendall W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12786967231300750905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4177313683080005183.post-53962005297878509922011-10-01T11:12:06.294-04:002011-10-01T11:12:06.294-04:00Just read this now... and I'm so glad you post...Just read this now... and I'm so glad you posted :) A few of my Christian friends have gotten tattoos lately, and it's nice to know I'm not the only one out there against it! Thanks for the verses you put in your blog, too. It's so important to know WHY you believe what you do, not just that "it's wrong." Great post!! ps. Most ppl come back with "Well, you pierce your ears so that's marking your body as well. Just like a tattoo. " What are your thoughts on that?Jennifer Silverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00156941587098264542noreply@blogger.com