Rosary tattoos are usually seen on people who are Roman Catholic, and who want to show off their faith or Chistian alues. While some religions, specifically Judaism and Islam, denounce
tattoos and do not allow their followers to get inked, not all religions
have specific rules about tattoos. There are often different sentiments
expressed by Catholics and Protestants about the allowance of tattoos
in their churches.
Both Christians and Jews abide by the Bible, and feel that there is a
passage in the Old Testament that specifically prohibits tattoos: "Do
not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am
the Lord." -
Leviticus 19:28 Depending on how strictly you
interpret the Bible, this can be seen as a full-on denouncing of
tattoos, or just a warning against specific marks from Biblical times.
Jews proclaim that this statement means any tattoos on human skin are
forbidden, while some Christians do not take the quote as
literally.Today, some churchgoers feel ink, such as Rosary tattoos, are
not attractive, but others see getting tattoos such as those of the
Rosary and
Crosses to be a welcome sign of faith.
Rosary tattoos for women
Religious tattoos, including crosses, Rosaries, pentagrams and other
symbols, can seem like a great idea when choosing to get a tat. You
should be careful, however, if you think you might change your mind
about religion in the future. Rosary tattoos can be beautiful and
attractive, but if you are unsure about the right religion for your
beliefs, a Rosary can be a strong symbol of Catholicism that's difficult
to ignore. Remember, it is hard to remove a tattoo once completed, and
religious tattoos are definitely among the most controversial and
regretted tats.
