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Does the Catholic Church forbid tattoos?
The Church doesn’t have any strict teaching about tattoos because in most cases they are culturally based and according to the Church cultures should be respected. Unless something is objectively immoral, or we have immoral motives for doing it, Catholics are free to do as they wish.
What does the Catholic Bible say about body piercings?
The Church does not teach that Sacred Scripture forbids tattooing and body piercing, but the Church does offer principles by which to discern whether, in particular situations, it is sinful to be tattooed or have one’s body pierced.
Does the New Testament say anything about tattoos?
In the New Testament there are no prohibitions against tattoos or piercings. Some would say that the “mark” in the book of Revelation indicates God’s displeasure with tattoos. This cannot be demonstrated by the context of the book of Revelation.
What the Bible teaches about tattoos?
Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves.
Is getting tattoos a sin against God?
Tattoos are sinful because they are bodily mutilations against the Fifth Commandment. God made man to be without sin and to be perfect in soul and body; tattoos are sins because they harm that perfection God intended. Our bodies belong to God, and tattoos are sins against God’s rights over our bodies.
What are the bad things about tattoos?
Know the risks. Tattoos breach the skin, which means that skin infections and other complications are possible, including: Allergic reactions. Tattoo dyes — especially red, green, yellow and blue dyes — can cause allergic skin reactions, such as an itchy rash at the tattoo site.