Is your tattoo faith based?

[farouk]

Thanks to all who voted so far in the poll!

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[farouk]

My daughter is a unique soul! My other daughter Joanna, was killed in an accident in 1997 at 15 years of age. She was very bright and intelligent and wanted to be a writer. When she died the Holy Spirit told me that he was taking the anointing that was Joanna's and giving it to Laura so that she would indeed have a double portion. I've seen the truth of this with my own eyes. She went through college on music and academic scholarships, graduating summa cum laude with degrees in English and history. In high school she won the governor's award in music for her playing ability. Only one to a school is given each year.

She excels in everything at 30 years of age and is working on her masters degree in environmental management.

As to her tattoo she makes her own decisions! Trust me on this. Hahahaha

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Great photo there! :)

You have had your share of grief indeed.

But you seem like you are very blessed also with your unique daughter!

I'm sure she does indeed make her own decisions! but maybe you were still a bit pleased when you learned she had wanted to go to the parlor to get inked with a faith symbol, right?

 

[farouk]

I don't have a tattoo, I never saw the point nor a design I would think I would appreciate for the rest of my life. My son has a tattoo, similar to the one below, recording his connection to family and forbears. Tribal tattoos such as this I like a lot. They express who they are and their place in the world.
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There's something rather striking about Maori-inspired tribal tattoos, isn't there?

Kind of both very modern and very traditional at the same time, aren't they?

I think the swirling, tribal lines and patterns fit the contours of the body well, don't they?

 

[farouk]

@OzSpen FYI, did you see the recent posts here? & do you have any interesting faith tattoo stories?

 

[OzSpen]

@OzSpen FYI, did you see the recent posts here? & do you have any interesting faith tattoo stories?

farouk,

I struggle financially on an age pension now that my working life is over. I have no desire nor money to put into self-serving tattoos when I can support another Compassion child.

Oz

 

[farouk]

farouk,

I struggle financially on an age pension now that my working life is over. I have no desire nor money to put into self-serving tattoos when I can support another Compassion child.

Oz

I can understand your thinking!

My wife and I talked to a young lady with the whole of John 3.16 tattooed on her wrist area; it was her favorite Bible verse and mine also; they are also proven conversation-starters, so I can certainly understand why so many young Christians do them.

 

[farouk]

@soul man FYI, did you see the recent posts here? & do you have any interesting faith tattoo stories?

 

[soul man]

@soul man FYI, did you see the recent posts here? & do you have any interesting faith tattoo stories?

No i haven't been reading along. I have no tattoos, never really gave it much thought. I know it is a trend today. Which posts are you referring to.

 

[farouk]

No i haven't been reading along. I have no tattoos, never really gave it much thought. I know it is a trend today. Which posts are you referring to.

Thanks for your response, Sir. I was simply referring to the fact that there have been posts recently.

My wife and I talked to a young lady with the whole of John 3.16 tattooed on her wrist area; it was her favorite Bible verse and mine also; and I can understand why a lot of Christian young people do it; they are a proven conversation-starter.

 

[farouk]

@Frank Lee Although a lot of young people are into piercings/tattoos, it seems like your daughter concentrated on getting a really special one inked in, right?

 

[farouk]

@LC627: so do you have any interesting faith tattoo stories?

 

[OzSpen]

I can understand your thinking!

My wife and I talked to a young lady with the whole of John 3.16 tattooed on her wrist area; it was her favorite Bible verse and mine also; they are also proven conversation-starters, so I can certainly understand why so many young Christians do them.

farouk,

One of our leading Rugby League professional players, Kevin Naiqama, a committed Christian from Fiji , has this tattooed on his back:


On his front, this is the tattoo:

REBECCA WILSON, CHRISTIAN NICOLUSSI, DEAN RITCHIE
The Daily TelegraphJuly 29, 20162:23pm

Kevin Naiqama’s tattoos are a real eyeful. Picture: Mark Evans Source:News Corp Australia

The newspaper reported online:

REMEMBER when blokes used to get the simple words “Love” or “Hate’’ tattooed across their knuckles?

Kevin Naiqama has certainly taken it to a whole new level, showing off a couple of long passages from the Bible that are sprawled across his chest.

It was cold this week, but Naiqama could not resist getting his gear off. The religious passages were from John 3:16 and Romans 10:9.

“In John 3:16, it shows me how much God loves everyone, through the good and the bad. God is love,’’ Naiqama said.

“And in Romans 10:9, it talks about salvation and me and confessing my faith in Jesus that I am identified in him and he is my Lord and Saviour.’’

Expect to see several Tigers and Parramatta players gather for a prayer after the game at ANZ Stadium tomorrow night, just as they did after their clash in round four (news.com.au, 29 July 2018) 'Tatts amazing: Wests Tigers star Kevin Naiqama proclaims his faith by inking bible verses across his chest').​

Kevin is unashamed of his Christian faith and wants others to know the way of salvation.

Oz

 

[Naomi25]

@Naomi25 FYI, did you see the recent posts here? & do you have any interesting faith tattoo stories?

Nope, sorry...I'm quite boring!

 

[farouk]

Nope, sorry...I'm quite boring!

Oh not boring, no. :)

Maybe one day the most radical, avant-garde thing will be to have untattooed skin and unpierced ears!

 

[farouk]

farouk,

One of our leading Rugby League professional players, Kevin Naiqama, a committed Christian from Fiji , has this tattooed on his back:
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On his front, this is the tattoo:

REBECCA WILSON, CHRISTIAN NICOLUSSI, DEAN RITCHIE
The Daily TelegraphJuly 29, 20162:23pm

Kevin Naiqama’s tattoos are a real eyeful. Picture: Mark Evans Source:News Corp Australia

The newspaper reported online:

REMEMBER when blokes used to get the simple words “Love” or “Hate’’ tattooed across their knuckles?

Kevin Naiqama has certainly taken it to a whole new level, showing off a couple of long passages from the Bible that are sprawled across his chest.

It was cold this week, but Naiqama could not resist getting his gear off. The religious passages were from John 3:16 and Romans 10:9.

“In John 3:16, it shows me how much God loves everyone, through the good and the bad. God is love,’’ Naiqama said.

“And in Romans 10:9, it talks about salvation and me and confessing my faith in Jesus that I am identified in him and he is my Lord and Saviour.’’

Expect to see several Tigers and Parramatta players gather for a prayer after the game at ANZ Stadium tomorrow night, just as they did after their clash in round four (news.com.au, 29 July 2018) 'Tatts amazing: Wests Tigers star Kevin Naiqama proclaims his faith by inking bible verses across his chest').​

Kevin is unashamed of his Christian faith and wants others to know the way of salvation.

Oz

PS: Do you think this kind of Christian art can act as a frequent and effective conversation-starter in witness?

(If so in his case, it must have been a worthwhile investment...)

 

[farouk]

I think anything can be used for God's glory. Even tattoos. It is hard for me to see tattoos like cutting/piercing the flesh.

Well, a lot of Christians get faith based ink done.

Someone even mentioned this to me when I got my daughter's ears pierced. Isaac's wife Rebekah was given a nose ring.

Bizarre that anyone should say this to you.

 

[farouk]

@justbyfaith @"ByGrace" @Acolyte : So what did you think of the striking faith tattoos in @OzSpen 's post #312, above? :)

 

[farouk]

@1stCenturyLady Did you see post #312, above? with the striking faith tattoos, & what was your impression? :)

 

[1stCenturyLady]

@1stCenturyLady Did you see post #312, above? with the striking faith tattoos, & what was your impression? :)

I like them. Thanks for pointing them out.

 

[farouk]

When I was growing up, the guys with tattoos were the rough, rebellious types. Now, it's different.

Yes, now it's churchgoing, homeschooling moms that typically do it, among others.

Now it can simply be an expression of mainstream moderation. (Which is why faith based tattoo designs have acquired a huge potential because so many Christians feel they can do it with confidence and without regrets - if this makes some sort of sense?)