Mormon tattoos? Given the LDS church's counsel against tattooing, you might assume that they don't exist, but au contraire. Here's some Mormon themed ink from around the web:
This gentleman held an Ebay auction for prime real estate...on his face. He brought in $15,000.00 for this tattoo of Mormon presidential candidate Mitt Romney's logo. We're not clear on if he paid tithing on any of the proceeds.
Honor code unapproved, but BYU school spirit nonetheless.
Got a Mormon seminary test on Latter-day prophets? This might help.
We bet this person's favorite hymn might be, "I Love to See the Temple."
CTR means Choose The Right...as in choose the right tattoo?
Is this the place for Brigham Young Tattoos?
Clearly proud to be a Latter-day Saint.
So what does a Mormon with tattoos have to say? On SiZ Radio, we recently interviewed Al Fox, who joined the LDS church three years ago and sports some pre-baptism-ink. Her advice to folks thinking about tattoos was; "don't do it."
What do you think about ink?
Jesus is Joy,
Sista Beehive & Sista Laurel
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ReplyDeleteHa, I used to tease my inked up brother (non-practicing Mormon) about getting a CTR tattoo. He did end up doing it, but placing the CTR initials not on a shield, but a tombstone. I'm just flattered he took my advice for something so permanent, I try not to think about what it implies. :) I love him lots, tattoos and all.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are the best! I love all the new ideas you drop on your page.
ReplyDeletePlease keep up the good work....
A little birdie told me that I should be on the lookout for a book from you guys early next year - I can't wait!
Does this mean I can get a tattoo?
ReplyDeleteThese are too funny. Especially the back filled with prophets and the temple arm. How ironic!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not into tats at all. But I sure did enjoy this post!
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This made me smile. You guys are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh; I would have never thought that there were individuals out there that would put mormon symbolism on their bodies. Very interesting! I would dare say that at sometime in their lives they will regret this. I have a great nephew that has tattoo's all over his body except for his face. He was in a radical group. He is now married with two children and doing well. I would dare say he hates that he had this done.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
I love my ink. I wouldn't trade it for anything. It's like an artwork journey of how I left the Church, it's my life and speaks to me.
ReplyDeleteFor those who do it while they are members of the church, really?
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Im definetly getting that back tat tht says "Latter-Day Saint"
ReplyDeleteim heavily tattooed and at one point in my life i was working towards a full body suit, of course that has changed and my life is much different today than it was 20 and even 2 years ago but i would never encourage anyone to put a tattoo on their body
ReplyDeleteInk more important than Gospel?
ReplyDeleteI'm a latter day saint and am looking into getting inked. It's shameful to know that some members judge those with tattoos, it's not a commandment to look a certain way. I'm also a guy with long hair but my bishop called for me to be the primary pianist.
ReplyDeleteMy life is more important than your gospel and that is why I left. My tattoos mean the world to me and they are my journal of my journey over the past few years. I'd be happy to chat with you about them if you have any questions. =)
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