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What religions prohibit their members having tattoos?
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There's a line in the Bible that says, Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD. (Leviticus 19:28)
Some Christians take this to mean that tattoos are forbidden
The Jewish view on tattooing includes the same bible verses mentioned above.
Sometimes religions and tattoos don't go together at all. Tattoos are not only forbidden in Islam, they can permanently prevent someone from being at peace with god. In general, Muslims may not make any permanent changes to the body to enhance beauty. For most Muslims, tattoos, considered ornaments, are included in this ban. A few religious leaders do disagree, and for secular (non-observant) Muslims having a tattoo may not be a problem at all.
If someone with a tattoo converts to Islam, the tattoo may be accepted as part of the person's past. However, new tattoos would be considered not just disrespectful but haram, or forbidden.
Some Christians take this to mean that tattoos are forbidden
The Jewish view on tattooing includes the same bible verses mentioned above.
Sometimes religions and tattoos don't go together at all. Tattoos are not only forbidden in Islam, they can permanently prevent someone from being at peace with god. In general, Muslims may not make any permanent changes to the body to enhance beauty. For most Muslims, tattoos, considered ornaments, are included in this ban. A few religious leaders do disagree, and for secular (non-observant) Muslims having a tattoo may not be a problem at all.
If someone with a tattoo converts to Islam, the tattoo may be accepted as part of the person's past. However, new tattoos would be considered not just disrespectful but haram, or forbidden.
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