Didacus Posted June 21, 2005 Posted June 21, 2005 I can't believe only two people voted. The poll now stands at 100% on that one question - pretty lobsided.
Nicole8223 Posted June 21, 2005 Posted June 21, 2005 I personally don't like tattoos...they make me think of gangs and harley guys with long gray hair. I know, that's totally stereotypical, but I just can't help but think that way. But, hey, if you like them, knock yourself out. Glad I chickened out during my wild days....lol....I would have done it for ALL the wrong reasons and totally regretted it!
God Conquers Posted June 21, 2005 Posted June 21, 2005 [quote name='Didacus' date='Jun 21 2005, 07:48 AM']I can't believe only two people voted. The poll now stands at 100% on that one question - pretty lobsided. [right][snapback]617776[/snapback][/right] [/quote] hahahaha ps It's lopsided. I forgive you b/c I have North Ontarian Francophone friends!
Carrie Posted June 21, 2005 Posted June 21, 2005 [quote name='God Conquers' date='Jun 21 2005, 05:35 PM']hahahaha ps It's lopsided. I forgive you b/c I have North Ontarian Francophone friends! [right][snapback]618394[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I sort of like the way lobsided sounds. Maybe it'll be a new trend. Replace the old word!
IcePrincessKRS Posted June 21, 2005 Posted June 21, 2005 Today at the BMV (not not DMV, here in OH its not the Department of Motor Vehicles, its the Bureau of Motor Vehicles) there was this larger man covered in tattoos sitting next to me. Genevieve thought he was awesome. I don't think he was really even paying much attention to her, but she was looking at him and cooing and smiling like crazy. I thought it was pretty funny.
IXpenguin21 Posted June 24, 2005 Posted June 24, 2005 [quote name='God Conquers' date='Jun 20 2005, 01:46 PM']HOWEVER I'm thinking of getting the Virgin of Guadalupe huge on my back so my homies can't ever shoot me from behind, cause then they'd be shooting the Virgin. ANd that's not cool. [right][snapback]616922[/snapback][/right] [/quote] tattoos are not wrong in themselves. somtimes though, good things in excess can be not so good. I don't think i would ever get one because of the cost. when i think about the hundreds i'd be laying down to pay for ink in my skin, i think about the good i could do for myself and/or others if i didn't squander my money.
ofpheritup Posted June 25, 2005 Posted June 25, 2005 I never thought much about tatoo's one way or the other. Until I got my first one for my fortieth birhtday. It is simply a way that some people choose to express who they are. I SURPRISED MYSELF by getting one and then two. I have them in areas that are covered and occasionally I forget I have them. Weird huh? Tatoos are not as interesting as the reason people choose the ones they do. That is where the conversations get interesting. It isn't for everyone obviously. My only problem with getting them is that the whole process is boring. I kept falling asleep.
IcePrincessKRS Posted July 1, 2005 Posted July 1, 2005 (edited) [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?showtopic=32727&hl=tattoo"]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?s...32727&hl=tattoo[/url] [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?showtopic=5533&b=1&st=&p=entry"]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?s...1&st=&p=entry[/url] [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?showtopic=182&b=1&st=&p=entry"]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?s...1&st=&p=entry[/url] Since this is a relatively newer thread on tattooing I'm bumping this for St.Michael who brought up the Leviticus 19:28 argument over in Open Mic. "You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh on account of the dead or tattoo any marks upon you: I am the Lord." Leviticus also prohibits men cutting their beards, wearing clothing made of "two kinds of stuff," and planting two kinds of seeds in your fields (so much for the family garden?). Not all that is proscribed in Lev. is absolutely binding anymore. I did a little reading it seems to me that the phrase taken from Leviticus quoted above refers to a pagan practice of cutting and tattooing for the dead, or to please the pagan gods, and not prohibitive of ALL tattooing. [quote] (from EWTN Q&A) Dear Jon, The Church is universal. Now in parts of the world a tattoo is an honored and serious part of the culture. So the Church does not prohibit tattoos in general. It holds to the general principle that the body is sacred. Thus the practice of having a tattoo should not violate this principle. If a particular instance did violate this principle, the tattoo would be wrong. As you see, then, the judgment is on a case by case basis. So one cannot rule out the practice altogether. Neither an one rule it in altogether. It takes the same stance about dancing, card playing, drinking alcohol. It does not rule out these practices totally. Neither does it approve of them totally. Each case must be judged on an individual basis. Those who abuse these practices act immorally. Those who use the in a sane and virtuous manner act morally. Dr. Geraghty [/quote] [quote]Is getting a tattoo against church teaching? (i chose this forum cause the others were full.) Answer by Fr. John Echert on 04-28-2005: It can be, depending upon it content, location and the intention of the person receiving it. My uncles got tattoos in WWII while in the Navy, of an anchor or something similar; this was commonly done and while they regret it now, with faded colors and the passing of time, it was not a mortal sin when done. But anything intended to be sexually provocative, contrary to religion, or excessive could very well be a mortal sin. Be careful... Thanks, James Father Echert [/quote] And yes, while its true that some of the EWTN experts will discourage getting tattoos none of them say that its altogether, in and of itself, sinful. Edited July 1, 2005 by IcePrincessKRS
IcePrincessKRS Posted July 1, 2005 Posted July 1, 2005 (edited) [quote name='hot stuff' date='Jun 20 2005, 10:40 AM']GAHHHHHH Moderators HELLLLLLPPPPPP Sorry Didacus [right][snapback]616738[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Heh... sorry it took me so long to fix it... for some reason I didn't think I could???? Anyway, people can vote for reals now. Edited July 1, 2005 by IcePrincessKRS
avemaria40 Posted July 2, 2005 Posted July 2, 2005 as long as it isn't satanic, perverted, or mocking its ok, my uncle's Catholic and he has a tatoo of a leprechaun(sp?) on his shoulder 2 show that he's Irish
Noel's angel Posted July 2, 2005 Posted July 2, 2005 Why would an Irishman do that!!!??????? I'm fine with people getting tattoos as long as they don't mind becoming 70 year olds with wrinkly tattoos (not a good image)
avemaria40 Posted July 3, 2005 Posted July 3, 2005 I've been contemplating getting a tatoo of either the Sacred Heart of Jesus or the Immaculate Heart of Mary on one of my wrists
Noel's angel Posted July 3, 2005 Posted July 3, 2005 why would you want a tattoo? I never really understood why people would want to scribble over their body. Surely there are enough other ways of showing who you are, rather than getting a tattoo
IcePrincessKRS Posted July 4, 2005 Posted July 4, 2005 (edited) [quote name='Noel's angel' date='Jul 3 2005, 12:27 PM']why would you want a tattoo? I never really understood why people would want to scribble over their body. Surely there are enough other ways of showing who you are, rather than getting a tattoo [right][snapback]630646[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Sure there are other ways, but everyone gets to choose their own way, for some people this is tattoos, for others its painting on canvas, for others its planting gardens... :shrug: Thats what makes us different. Sometimes its not to show who you are, but because the image has deep meaning to the person. I can think of lots of reasons why someone would get one. Back in the day my mother would have freaked out if I got a tattoo, but now my "little brother" (he's 20) is a Marine and he got one on his forearm (the prayer they recite in the Boondock Saints) and she even helped him pick out the font he wanted it done in! ha! (Personally I still tend to think she'd disapprove if I got one. lol Lest anyone misunderstand, I don't actually have any tats, but I do believe its ok to get them) Edited July 4, 2005 by IcePrincessKRS
toledo_jesus Posted July 4, 2005 Posted July 4, 2005 tattoos on the lower back are atrocious and like the mark of the beast for women. See one and I just think "easy." Sorry if that offends, but watch the Wedding Crashers movie. I got one on my shoulder when I was 18. runic symbol for Capricorn. It is so stupid. I want to get rid of it or something.
Carrie Posted July 5, 2005 Posted July 5, 2005 [quote name='Noel's angel' date='Jul 2 2005, 04:34 PM']Why would an Irishman do that!!!??????? I'm fine with people getting tattoos as long as they don't mind becoming 70 year olds with wrinkly tattoos (not a good image) [right][snapback]630078[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Hate to break it to you, but I figure when I'm 70, EVERYTHING is going to be wrinkled.
Lil Red Posted July 5, 2005 Posted July 5, 2005 [quote name='toledo_jesus' date='Jul 4 2005, 03:43 PM']I got one on my shoulder when I was 18. runic symbol for Capricorn. It is so stupid. I want to get rid of it or something. [right][snapback]631624[/snapback][/right] [/quote] if you can find a good artist, they will help you create a cover-up of your tattoo you don't like with an image you do like. i would look into it.
Noel's angel Posted July 5, 2005 Posted July 5, 2005 [quote name='Carrie' date='Jul 5 2005, 01:15 PM']Hate to break it to you, but I figure when I'm 70, EVERYTHING is going to be wrinkled. [right][snapback]632255[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Yeah, but would u want a big wrinkly blob of ink on your arm??
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