Tattoo Ideas by Gretchen Ballard

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Is it against the bible to get a tattoo? – Taking Religion into Consideration
When considering reasons to get or not to get a tattoo, sometimes questions regarding the disposition of religion towards tattoos will come up. Such as is: it against the bible to get a tattoo?
Although in the Jewish faith there are references in the Torah regarding not making cuts in the skin to honor the dead, there is never an actual mention of tattooing. Making cuts into the skin as a sacrifice to the dead or otherwise lost friends and relatives is a practice which is quite common in tribal traditions and was very likely a pagan practice, which Judaism sought to separate itself from.
Although Christianity is supposedly based upon the Old Testament, which includes the Jewish Torah, various Christian-based religions differ on how they assemble the Old Testament. Some use parts others do not use and so on. None of these books seem to say anything directly regarding tattooing.
All Christian based religions seem to disagree with the Jewish contention that Jesus never fulfilled any of the prophecies leading up to the designation of the Messiah. They state that he will fulfill them when he comes back from the dead, again.
So it’s probably safe to say that anything the Jews have to say, the Christians don’t really care about. Even though the Jews wrote the book which the Christians use as proof that Jesus was the Jewish Messiah. However, they can’t actually absorb the true meaning of this text because it’s written in non linear Hebrew and constantly mistranslated into English and other languages. This pretty much takes care of any Old Testament Jewish concerns related to tattooing.
The New Testament often thought of as the Bible part 2, is sort of like if George Lucas wrote part 1 of Star Wars and then William Shatner wrote part two based upon what he thought Lucas got wrong the first time around. In doing so, Shatner was trying to explain how Lucas was speaking for God and predicting the validity of the part 2 version Shatner would eventually write, while at the same time saying Shatner was a Liar.
Even so, the New Testament doesn’t seem to say anything regarding tattoos either, although there are some Christian-based religions that feel one should not wear lipstick, females should never cut their hair, jewelry is too prideful and so on. Since the New Testament is filled with contradictions and is written in a way which can be cherry-picked into rationalizing all sorts of bizarre and crazy things, the answer to is it against the bible to get a tattoo is; yes, no, maybe, sort of, it could be, but yes definitely if you are actually leaning against a bible while you are in the process of getting a tattoo.
How can I remove my tattoo? – Safely Getting Rid of Tattoos
Every so often someone ends up with a tattoo which is not longer desirable and asks the inevitable question: How can I remove my tattoo? Herein, the various methods available for removing tattoos will be explored, both safe and effective and the not so safe and effective. Of course, it’s best to stick to the safe and effective methods.
The best way to remove a tattoo these days is by going to a reputable laser tattoo removal service. It’s true that the prices can get a bit expensive. This is a far better idea than having your buddy use a belt sander with 40 grit sandpaper to remove the names of your last three girlfriends before your wedding, just so you can save money for a better ring for your sweetheart. Sticking with laser surgery for tattoo removal may seem like a pricey investment, but it’s a far better one than that cubic zirconium you’ve had your eye on.
There are also some fading creams out there. They do not work. They will do less damage than a case of beer and your buddy with that belt sander, but they still don’t work.  Likewise, you want to avoid that deli slicer as well. Sure it looks quick and effective. It also won’t hurt much at first since they are so sharp and fast, but face it; they are really hard to aim and just as hard to clean up after as the belt sander.
When you are seriously asking yourself: How can I remove my tattoo? Do yourself a favor; let someone else do it for you the right way. This type of surgery can be down with modern laser equipment, in a sterile environment, and without the risk of someone accidentally finding a slice of ‘I (heart) Bertha’ on their pastrami and rye.