Throughout my blog I have commented on my ideas, on being bad subject. But I haven't really spoken about religion. Ok so I'm guessing you have heard that tattoos are a sin in Islam, which holds that believers shouldn't deface their bodies. But because of all the car bombings, and kidnappings. Iraqi's are now getting tattoos. But these are not like the tattoos we are used to seeing. They are getting tattoos of their name, neighbourhood, and telephone number as identification in case he or she is killed in a car bombing or kidnapping and then their body being dumped in the street. Who would ever think that tattoos would ever be used in this manner? That is just sad, and so unbelievable.
It has been researched that Several pro-tattoo historians indicate the connection with scarification and blood-letting associated with religious practices. Another source indicates “the importance of licking the blood that was released during tattoo operations” (Steve Gilbert, “Tattoo History: A Source Book”, pg.181). Christians also belive that tatoos are a sin, it has been seen by some christians as a demonic.
As a Muslim I find it difficult, because I really want one, because I see it as a form of art, I don't seee the harm in it really.
I do know some religions accept tatoos, and the idea of having a symbol tatoo is compulsory, but only in a few countries, like Europe.
I found this website and tells you the religious teachings on tatoos, it is quite interesting, it tells you other reasons for getting tatoos...
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