Are Tatoos and Piercings Contrary to Scripture?

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Heard this being discussed just the other day. To make clear; though I don't personally care for tats, I don't care what other people do with their bodies. So this isn't about my personal opinions.

Relevant Scripture:

Leviticus 19:24
English Standard Version (©2001)
You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the LORD.

The scripture here seems clear, but most of us know that context can be crucial to The Bible's meanings. So what does the Bible say about this?

Discuss
 
I'm Floored said:
A friend of mine (one of our pastors) posted this very issue on his blog last week. Very interesting reading, and I think, right on the mark.

Two misunderstood and misapplied biblical passages concerning tattoos - Rodney Hunt
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As someone who grew up in a church that taught covenant theology, I will have to look at this a little more closely when I have time. Even though we are currently members of a Baptist church, I still cringe every time someone says that we are not expected to keep the laws given to us in the Old Testament.

I'm not judging, I just don't know that I fully agree with what this blogger is saying.
 
Guard Dad said:
Heard this being discussed just the other day. To make clear; though I don't personally care for tats, I don't care what other people do with their bodies. So this isn't about my personal opinions.

Relevant Scripture:

Leviticus 19:24
English Standard Version (©2001)
You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the LORD.

The scripture here seems clear, but most of us know that context can be crucial to The Bible's meanings. So what does the Bible say about this?

Discuss
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^This verse is levitical law that was given to the Israelites. God wanted them to be set apart from the "world" and that meant for them to not take part in the things OF the world.
Old Testament=law

We are living under grace. I'm not really into legalism.
 
I do agree that the Leviticus scripture isn't expressly directly toward us today. And I agree that we are under grace, but I do believe that we are still called upon to be a separate people. Many times I fall short in that area.
 
Madea said:
I do agree that the Leviticus scripture isn't expressly directly toward us today. And I agree that we are under grace, but I do believe that we are still called upon to be a separate people. Many times I fall short in that area.
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Amen.

I've been praying for you and your sweet family - I know this hasn't been the greatest week for you. :love :love
 
LisaC said:
Madea said:
I do agree that the Leviticus scripture isn't expressly directly toward us today. And I agree that we are under grace, but I do believe that we are still called upon to be a separate people. Many times I fall short in that area.
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Amen.

I've been praying for you and your sweet family - I know this hasn't been the greatest week for you. :love :love
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Thank you! I really appreciate it.

ETA: You too, dito!
 
honeybunny said:
God loves me because of my tattoos, not in spite of them.

:love
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I see this more as "God love me with my tattoos". It's my personal belief that God sees the intent of our heart more than our tattoos, hair color, or other adornment. Some believe that the fact that I color my hair is wrong. I think (in some instances) if you view it as sin, then for you it is. While I don't personally like "excessive" tattooing, that's simply my personal opinion and someone else's opinion of what is excessive may differ.

:sermon

I also think our generation gives way too many "free passes" on way too many things. And, I know that, on the surface, that sounds conflicting. It really isn't. I just take issues with today's "feel good" religion.
 
Madea said:
honeybunny said:
God loves me because of my tattoos, not in spite of them.

:love
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I see this more as "God love me with my tattoos". It's my personal belief that God sees the intent of our heart more than our tattoos, hair color, or other adornment. Some believe that the fact that I color my hair is wrong. I think (in some instances) if you view it as sin, then for you it is. While I don't personally like "excessive" tattooing, that's simply my personal opinion and someone else's opinion of what is excessive may differ.

:sermon

I also think our generation gives way too many "free passes" on way too many things. And, I know that, on the surface, that sounds conflicting. It really isn't. I just take issues with today's "feel good" religion.
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I think that is why I cringe when I hear that we are under "grace" and no longer bound by the covenants that God made with his people because we live in a different time. Now, I'm not saying that dispensationalism is "feel good" religion by any means, but I think in some cases, there are churches that pick and choose what they want to include and exclude from the Old Testament under the theory that we are "under grace." Again, I go to a Baptist church that firmly believes and teaches dispensationalism so I'm not throwing stones, I'm just looking at it from a different view.
 
Madea said:
honeybunny said:
God loves me because of my tattoos, not in spite of them.

:love
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I see this more as "God love me with my tattoos". It's my personal belief that God sees the intent of our heart more than our tattoos, hair color, or other adornment. Some believe that the fact that I color my hair is wrong. I think (in some instances) if you view it as sin, then for you it is. While I don't personally like "excessive" tattooing, that's simply my personal opinion and someone else's opinion of what is excessive may differ.

:sermon

I also think our generation gives way too many "free passes" on way too many things. And, I know that, on the surface, that sounds conflicting. It really isn't. I just take issues with today's "feel good" religion.
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:agreed
 
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