There are many different opinions about tattoos. Some people like tattoos, while others do not. Some believe they are an act of rebellion, others think of it as art. I would like to share my beliefs about a subject that a lot of people think is wrong, based on what they think the Bible says and teaches. Through major studies, with some Christian friends and pastors of mine, about what the Bible says about tattooing and what I believe God really thinks about tattoos, I am going to tell you why I believe Spiritual tattooing isn't against God or the Bible, and will not lead to conviction and judgment in the life to come. First I would like to establish the Bible as the book of law and morals. Isn't it strange that many of our nation's "Founding Fathers" thought that the Bible was needed to guide this young nation, but today many feel differently? George Washington said this, "It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible." (1) George Washington was not alone in his belief, as Thomas Jefferson was quoted saying this, "I have always said and always will that the studious perusal of the Sacred Volume (Bible) will make better citizens, better fathers, better husbands...the Bible makes the best people in the world." (1) The Bible has been apart of American Public Law since October 4, 1982, and is part of the Congressional Record Vol. 128, Where the U.S. Senate, Congress, and President were all in agreement concerning the Bible and chose to apply it to the Constitution Of the United States of America. (1) Now that's taken care of, I want to go back to the main topic of discussion, the Bible and Tattoos.
             First off, this essay is not based on what I think but what the Bible teaches about this subject. Just because I have a religious tattoo, am I in no way going to twist God's Word to satisfy myself or what I think is right. I came into this project seeking the...