New Tattoos

[revrandy]

Originally Posted by Berkeley

I'll answer.. but where are you going with this?

Just seeing your point of view..

[berkeley]

Originally Posted by revrandy

Just seeing your point of view..

I wish I could say that if I could do it all over again, that I wouldn't get a tattoo. But, I would be lying. I do regret what I have etched permanently in ink. If I could go back to that day I'd get something different.
If you know anything about my past and struggles then you may understand where I'm coming from. Not saying that you'd agree...
For me, getting a tattoo was a right of passage into young adulthood, namely, manhood.

I can't tell someone not to get a tattoo. I can only tell someone to make sure they weigh the pros and cons, and don't cover large areas of the body. When in doubt, don't get a tattoo, or put it somewhere that can be covered, like the upper shoulder.

[Sherri]

My kids have both had Hepatitis vaccination series, so I'm sure they're safe on that account. Plus the place they went is very reputable and has had a "100" rating from the ispectors every year. It's not a hole-in-the-wall place; they are licensed by the state and it's a very clean place of business. My kids are covered by the blood of Jesus; I prayed it this morning!

Rev. Randy, I do appreciate all your postings; they were very informative. All that said, I cannot change what has happened and neither can they, so I choose to accept and love them.

[revrandy]

Originally Posted by Sherri

My kids have both had Hepatitis vaccination series, so I'm sure they're safe on that account. Plus the place they went is very reputable and has had a "100" rating from the ispectors every year. It's not a hole-in-the-wall place; they are licensed by the state and it's a very clean place of business. My kids are covered by the blood of Jesus; I prayed it this morning!

Rev. Randy, I do appreciate all your postings; they were very informative. All that said, I cannot change what has happened and neither can they, so I choose to accept and love them.

Sis..
I completely understand this... Some things that happen to our kids can not be undone.. that's for sure.. I do hope that if my boys come to this decision (hopefully never) I hope I or their mother will be close enough to them that they will discuss it with us before it happens..

I as you will still love them regardless!! That's for sure...

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by revrandy

Sis..
I completely understand this... Some things that happen to our kids can not be undone.. that's for sure.. I do hope that if my boys come to this decision (hopefully never) I hope I or their mother will be close enough to them that they will discuss it with us before it happens..

I as you will still love them regardless!! That's for sure...

At 18 and 26 they may discuss it with you, but they are still going to do what they want at that age. I believe that is all Sherri has tried to say in this.

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by revrandy

Sis..
I completely understand this... Some things that happen to our kids can not be undone.. that's for sure.. I do hope that if my boys come to this decision (hopefully never) I hope I or their mother will be close enough to them that they will discuss it with us before it happens..

I as you will still love them regardless!! That's for sure...

Actually, my daughter did come talk to me first. She has shocked me in the past with other things, so she felt like she should let me in on this one beforehand. LOL! Her dad and I both talked to her, not just from a spiritual viewpoint, but from a professional viewpoint, but in the end she chose to do it anyway. I asked her if she had prayed about it, because I know that she is a real prayer warrior. She said that she had and that she felt like this was something personal between her and Jesus; that it is a constant reminder to her of who He is. Hard to argue with that!

[triumphant1]

Originally Posted by Sherri

Actually, my daughter did come talk to me first. She has shocked me in the past with other things, so she felt like she should let me in on this one beforehand. LOL! Her dad and I both talked to her, not just from a spiritual viewpoint, but from a professional viewpoint, but in the end she chose to do it anyway. I asked her if she had prayed about it, because I know that she is a real prayer warrior. She said that she had and that she felt like this was something personal between her and Jesus; that it is a constant reminder to her of who He is. Hard to argue with that!

Ashley is a great young lady and i can certainly attest to what you have said.

There is no scripture against the modern use of tattoos. Personally, I do think it should be an issue of moderation as far as society goes. Many professionals frown on the over abundance of tattoos that can be seen as far as a "marketing" aspect goes.

To use the "defiling the temple" scripture here (as was used in one of the "sermon links" from a church web-site earlier in this thread) is just wrong when the same people who use this against tattoos eat at McDonald's and drink Soda Pop (according to the pic of the pastor LOL). Fast food and high colesterol is more "defiling" and creates many more health risks than a tattoo ever thought about....

[Jekyll]

Originally Posted by Lucy Van Pelt

How long would you like? I am sure someone could accommodate that for you.

Originally Posted by tamor

Originally Posted by triumphant1

Ashley is a great young lady and i can certainly attest to what you have said.

There is no scripture against the modern use of tattoos. Personally, I do think it should be an issue of moderation as far as society goes. Many professionals frown on the over abundance of tattoos that can be seen as far as a "marketing" aspect goes.

To use the "defiling the temple" scripture here (as was used in one of the "sermon links" from a church web-site earlier in this thread) is just wrong when the same people who use this against tattoos eat at McDonald's and drink Soda Pop (according to the pic of the pastor LOL). Fast food and high colesterol is more "defiling" and creates many more health risks than a tattoo ever thought about....

Awwww, does someone want to kick me out????

Moderation is the new buzzword for gutlessness. I never thought that the reasoning of 10-15 years ago, "In my opinion, Hitler was wrong, but he made choices that he thought necessary for his life...." relativism garbage...

Modern times call for modern religion??? Wow...what a world of pseudo apostolics. The refuse heap called relativism is invading pentacostalism...among other pagan rituals and beliefs...you guys have taken a token cop out, 'It's easier to gain forgiveness than it is permission," and turned it into gospel...

Congratulations, you are well on your way to...why not just start a new brand of religion called Laodicea?? Fits in fine here.

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by triumphant1

To use the "defiling the temple" scripture here (as was used in one of the "sermon links" from a church web-site earlier in this thread) is just wrong when the same people who use this against tattoos eat at McDonald's and drink Soda Pop (according to the pic of the pastor LOL). Fast food and high colesterol is more "defiling" and creates many more health risks than a tattoo ever thought about....

But it would be different if the "same people" were health conscious and consistent about what they put into and upon their bodies?

[Pragmatist]

Originally Posted by Sherri

My kids have both had Hepatitis vaccination series, so I'm sure they're safe on that account. Plus the place they went is very reputable and has had a "100" rating from the ispectors every year. It's not a hole-in-the-wall place; they are licensed by the state and it's a very clean place of business. My kids are covered by the blood of Jesus; I prayed it this morning!

Rev. Randy, I do appreciate all your postings; they were very informative. All that said, I cannot change what has happened and neither can they, so I choose to accept and love them.

Hepatitis B vaccination is standard for children now, but there is not a vaccine for Hepatitis C. Just wanted to clarify.