Are Tattoos Sinful?

All tattoos are pagan but that does not make them sinful.

How are all tattoos pagan?

People used to put marks / cuttings on their bodies for the deceased. Though the reasoning to get a tattoo may have good tensions it still has pagan origins

I've heard arguments from both sides, but I want to hear your opinion on this. Is it sinful to get tattoos? I plan to get 3, maybe 4, tattoos to cover self harm scars. All of them will have meaning, and all will say something about my testimony that I can use to help others. Some people I know say it's sinful, and others say it's not as long as the tattoos aren't pagan tattoos. Thoughts?

It is until your parents say it's okay or until you live on your own and pay for them. lol

Honestly, just don't get them. Your are putting something on your body forever. What if you don't like them one day? Even if you get them "removed" they never fully go away. The Bible says your body is God's temple. Keep that in mind.

I got 2 tattoos after being saved. I'm hoping for a couple more. I've known countless Christians that have been tattooed, most having tattoos that are a reflection of their faith.
I think the 2 biggest factors to consider are 1) what you get, ensuring you aren't getting something shallow and random (like how everyone got tribal tattoos in the 90s) and 2) the placement. The more visible they are the more potential they have to make things difficult.

Also make sure you research what shop/artist you go to. Check out their style, their reputation, etc... also tattooing over scars is more difficult so you'll need to make sure, more than most, that who you go to is a quality artist.

Most legit shops won't tattoo you at 17 without parental consent. Or it used to be that way.

Every tattoo I get will have meaning. I have most of them planned out. I can tell you about them, and what they mean, if you would like.

Due to where the scars are, I can't exactly choose placement.

Legally, I believe tattoo artists can't tattoo without parental consent. So either I have to get my mom to agree as well, or I have to wait until I'm moved out.

1) My self harm scars will be there forever too, so I would rather have them covered with something that helps me tell my testimony.
2) temples/churches often are decorated.

I think it is your choice I have been in your shoes. My self harm scars are mostly hidden anyways. When I started doing it it was not as. Common.
I hid it pretty well. I think tattoo to cover your sca can be a healing. Effect for you
As it seems you want to bury the dark part of your life. So. I understand. That
So I say go for it but make sure they are not big and are classy they also can be covered by a long shirt. Or something. Even though it is illegal to not hire. Someone. That has tattoos and such it does happen. When I finish college and one other goal I am going to get. A tattoo. Of a pheonix rising. Out of flames to signify I have been through pure heck in life but I have risen above it
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