Can Christians Get Tattoos?

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Fr. David Michael Moses is a Catholic Priest in Spring, TX.

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[@vanessasmith750]

My tattoos are “Memorial tattoos” in memory of my dad that passed. You’re right- there is something deeper going on. It was part of my mourning process. As a Catholic, I suppose I could have found a different way to mourn… thanks for the reflection, Father.

[@mrtin_n]

get laser erase bc when you die you die with sin on your body, the temple of the holy spirit

[@denniskaminski7006]

Father David, I went to Catholic school for 8 years in the 1960s. I had mostly Sisters during those years. In religion class, they always said no tattoos because our bodies are Temples of the Holy Spirit. As such, a tattoo was considered a desecration of the Temple. They also explained that it was the same with over-eating, over-indulging in alcohol, etc. It's as much a health/safety thing. I know there are a lot of instances out there of people who got hepatitis and other diseases due to bad needles.

[@hollyvitek2999]

@@denniskaminski7006 you're right! Great comment. GOD bless you!!

[@ellan0r]

Please continue being a spiritual father! Great work ❤

[@rolandotolentino997]

Great explanation! I see it! I see that plaque on the wall behind you! Woooo-hooo! 🤣😘❤️

[@janierodriguez3017]

Love your spiritual teaching. Thank you Father.

[@patrickmicheal6235]

Normally I watch your videos and they are pretty good but Father this one was great....what a teaching❤

[@LisaKayser-z3t]

As a Jewish woman who became Catholic, I would NEVER get a tattoo!!

[@TowingServiceMaster]

Thank you Padre!

[@erikagwen5437]

Thank you so much for making this video Fr!!

[@genuinetuffguy1854]

I agree 100% To be fair (warning…imminent buzzkill coming)…just about any hobby can be viewed in this light too if it is purely done for “self-fulfillment”.

[@anyachong1870]

You are such a blessing for us

[@roseangela2797]

I want the indelible mark of Baptism, Confirmation and in the case of Ordination for a priest.❤

[@tamiltorontonian9905]

Great teaching Father ❤Thanks for sharing

[@JMJ3339]

Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and should be treated as such!

[@dandsn]

I hope you practice this yourself

[@greekphilosophy]

Even temples have art on the walls

[@paulkacanowski]

It's like vandalism

[@JMJ3339]

Could you imagine Padre Pio getting a tattoo, or Don Bosco, even John Vianney? We are here for a much higher purpose. A noble purpose! Jesus had one concern and that was for the salvation of souls. Yes, we live in the world but we are preparing for eternity!

[@dandsn]

@JMJ3339 none of them used KZbin either to evangelise so there's that

[@roseocana-cortes5965]

The best answer that I've heard to that question! Thank you!

[@renijose4107]

Thank You Father for clearing my doubt. I actually don't like tattoos but I always doubted whether God likes or dislikes tattoos

[@fortunesproverbs]

THANK YOU!

[@realdex]

and yes, please wear the fake tattoo sleeves some time and get people's reaction. would be a fun video.

[@anthonyperna2034]

excellent advice

[@johnalexander1213]

Thank you Father.

[@julieloofbourow3042]

Thank you, Father 😎✌️

[@dennisp1323]

Excellent points….!!

[@idiaz2521]

Thank you father. And the sleeves would be fun.

[@carolinasanchez3479]

I would love to see the people reactions 😂 Thanks Father David

[@kinggus2738]

I just came back to the faith last year and i followed Buddhism for a while and got a lot of paganism tattooed all over my body during that time. Its EXTREMEMLY HARD! to prove to everyone I've changed with all that plastered on my body.

[@Catholic_Bible_Study]

Just go for confession & confess that's it.

[@lifeinlovevlog]

God knows you have changed,❤ continue prayer and living the faith and you will notice how people will start seeing you for the new you and nothing more.

[@YouTubeandI]

I think you might be the coolest person in the world

[@Yolanda-r5v]

Thank you so much!

[@scorpy6331]

Enjoyed the video, it express’s and stressed your central theme, how by our thoughts, then actions actually glorify Our Lord, are our actions getting closer to what He wishes and wants us to do, or is it mainly about what we like to do…

[@thethirdsicily4802]

I've always joked that I am going to get a tattoo of the entire gospel of John on my back

[@TnOrchidguy]

Thank you, Father, thank you.

[@JP2GiannaT]

Oh man, the judgement in this comment thread...

[@realdex]

oh.. I'm the third comment and it's 3.09 am. I'm so thrilled to be this early.

[@ficoIK]

Here it is 22.30

[@SuzanneBradley-ge9kx]

I have a small tattoo on my right forearm It’s says “faith” and I get many comments on it which leads to some great conversations…

[@divyaangel6916]

I have a cross tattoo in my right hand

[@JP2GiannaT]

I have a small Jerusalem cross on my right arm. It's started exactly one conversation in the past six or seven years that I've had it-- and that's ok. I didn't get it for anyone but myself. Something really traumatic happened, I almost walked away from my faith, and I got it as a recommitment.

[@leoashura8086]

The thumbnail 🤣

[@JaxAttax451]

What about those of us who got tattoos before converting?

[@swaggytoast5242]

what about it?

[@JaxAttax451]

@ I was Norse Pagan and a Satanist before I converted to Catholicism. I have Norse tattoos. I’m just wondering what the church’s thoughts on that are, considering I was pagan when I got them.

[@swaggytoast5242]

@@JaxAttax451 I would cover them or have them altered. I don't have any tattoos but my brother often got them for $20 or so from a tattoo apprentice that needed practice. maybe that could be an affordable option for you

[@_Meles]

@@JaxAttax451You have now the Tattoo of batism in your Soul ❤ Welcome, Brother. Praise the Lord.

[@Victim_of_Korean_drama]

​​@@JaxAttax451Oh you should take it to a Priest that will pray over it! It should be delivered until it no longer has any meaning. I have one with negative connotation (I don't know the correct English for this) & have a plan to take it to a Priest. God✝️bless.

[@Mary-sq1ni]

Good morning Fr.thanks for sharing .From Kuching ,Sarawak,Malaysia.🙏

[@KH-sx1xv]

No, please don't wear fake tattoos to get a reaction.

[@TinyTRexArms]

i have many tattoos. praise Jesus, have a good day all.

[@mrsandmom5947]

God bless you.

[@ThomasWalerius]

Good for you. This has absolutely no bearing on your relationship with God. 1:10

[@peachy_tea33]

Even churches have art on their walls

[@live_free_or_die7260]

I got my first tattoo about 28 years ago and then had it covered with the Sacred Heart. I have a few more patriot tattoos with my Charlie Brown on my leg. I have been thinking about getting another one but like all the others, I waited over a year. If I still wanted it, I got it. I do want to get a Jesus in Greek tattoo so it will be a conversation starter about the faith but I don't know. I'm still thinking about it.

[@michaelkurtz1967]

Imagine having to wear one high school outfit for the rest of your life.

[@henamondol2151]

Why people want to make their beautiful body look ugly with tattoos? I don’t understand 😢

[@annaibarra3447]

Fr., did you ever wore those faux sleeve tatoos?

[@Zamode68]

Father Mike Schmitz has a tattoo and he’s as awesome as Father David.

[@jjjone683]

I’ve been wanting to get a small tattoo of the back of the Miraculous Medal

[@mrsandmom5947]

I say too, that since our bodies are temples, we should also take care of ourselves.

[@peterpiets3631]

Leviticis 19:28 😊

[@nathaniel5261]

Leviticus 25:44-46 while we’re at it ☺️

[@catholic_zoomer_bro]

I will now eat my burritos by the side

[@RealMoosterchef]

Lol 😂

[@alphacause]

I usually find that those who are most insistent on brandishing imagery as a sign of their faith, whether it is through tattoos or wearing some gaudy cross or crucifix, generally don't demonstrate the sacrifice for their religious ideals. It is the sacrifice for ones spiritual beliefs which is the most reliable demonstration of the genuineness of ones faith.

[@JP2GiannaT]

See, no one with a tattoo can argue with you on that point now though, because it will just seem to confirm your bias.

[@Cacophonisto]

​@JP2Giannand Jesus said... it's a tattoo..for cripes sake.... Just don't make 20 different religions out of 1..but did anyone listen 😮

[@joshthompson2362]

I read my Bible every single day. I had Psalm 27:1 tattooed on the side of my abdomen in Hebrew.

[@nilvigloriani7723]

Amen!!!

[@itssslashhere5245]

I think of it this way: God created you in His image, so why change it permentaly? We can lose weight which I recommend and get healthy but a tattoo is permeant also yes you can get rid of it but there will still be scarring.

[@Emmaser]

Thank you, Father!

[@AlissaHayes-ts1po]

Leviticus ch 19 vs 22 read that well with out adjusting the sentence

[@jamesv2471]

3:28 sums it up... Thank you.

[@AmericanGirl-x9v]

No our bodies are the temple of our God

[@sandrasabatini5175]

Why do this question come a lot?

[@stephenmcguire7342]

Prescinding from the nature of the tattoos image, by their nature, tattoos draw attention to oneself. So there is a question of sin even if it's an image of the Sacred Heart.

[@mpshields]

What about tattoos in poor taste like an arrow pointing down your shorts or swirling around a nipple or just a bicep tattoo? 💪

[@Betooo03]

One of the most controversial questions

[@sandyb1464]

Father Mike Schmidt has a tattoo...check him out .

[@thegeminiclub]

Tattoos are an instant turn off I don’t like them

[@maryholguinguerrerogonzale4512]

i would like to see reactions

[@michaelhudecek2778]

I don't want to see you in any kind of tattoos Father, even fake one's. Michael. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@deepstormsean]

There's no quick fix to living the faith ! That's the way it is ! Live with it , love it and deal with it ! No tattoos please ! Please respect God's temple ! Amen 🙏 😊

[@jonathan53356]

I know Catholics who have tattoos of Saint Michael. While that's neat, I would rather have my rosary with a Saint Michael medal on it.

[@stevenstreets695]

Do what you want for self expression. Art is art. But ancient mezo American seers recommend keeping skin free of pigments and oils to better perceive energy. The spirit of seeing is the spirit of Jesus.

[@gloriahancock998]

Don’t get the fake sleeves tattoo. People will be very disappointed.

[@rockhardbalboa1832]

I would like to get Michael the Archangel tattoo

[@fraterpetrusagombar9245]

No you shouldn't get a tattoo.Your body is the temple of The Holy Ghost.

[@JanGavlas]

Well, but that is just your opinion that these two things constradicts each other.

[@theresem7140]

Lev. 19:28

[@BobbyBobBob-d5l]

Yes, and as such they should be decorated beautifully! And beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

[@Pamela-h4b]

Well now you just told your congregation your plan 😂 🤫

[@ElizabethHurtado-py8ur]

Yes, no problem. Lots of Christians have tattoos.

[@ransomcoates546]

Fr. Mike Schmitz should see this. I was quite taken aback when he had himself tatooed.

[@InExcelsisDeo24]

He’s fine

[@thenewriotact]

I just think they look cool. Aware it is a mere worldly good, spiritually inert.

[@Jessie_Atreides]

Please do it!!!!!

[@josettesalang7662]

😇👍😇👍❤❤❤❤❤

[@trebleclef8284]

It would be hilarious seeing the priest in my parish walking around with a fake tattoo😂😂 I think you should go for it, Father.

[@franzweiss9777]

russian mafia tattoos are wild

[@VitoVeccia]

I wanted to get a big tattoo in between my shoulder blades when i was younger. It was gonna be jesus on the cross. But the old style where you could see the open flesh wounds and his actual suffering, instead of the watered down version we see all over. I didn't get it, because I had to start buying diapers. Its a shame i couldn't get it, but I have no regrets.

[@starfireooo4844]

As if Jesus ever said anything about tatoos...I so dislike all these "man made up" rules...I know this is a nice guy, but he needs to stop trying to inflict guilt, shame and fear and stop spreading fairytales and do something useful with his life...

[@vmpfernandez9376]

Do it!

[@Keith-qj5dp]

Yeah wear the tattoo sleeves parade around in a tattoo body suit

[@ZachariahMorningstar]

The Priest at the parish I attend has extensive tattoos on both arms. What do tattoos say about a person? they use to have a thousand dollars

[@Barbara-u8b]

Your body is the temple of God no carbon in the flesh😢

[@HoraktyHeru]

"For whosoever shall call upon the name of Yahweh shall be saved" Romans 10.13 😊Only 58 hours remain to receive the reward of eternal life in the New World and New Heavens , halleluyah 👌Last 3 nights sleeping at home. At the door the identity is recorded, signed and the cell number is assigned.🙋‍♂

[@Ruudes1483]

@@HoraktyHeru Only 58 hours? We’re still here… 🤔

[@ElizabethS-tq8ge]

Plus…. Tattoos are expensive. Is it the best use of ones’ money? Is the ink safe for your skin or does it have toxins that might affect ones’ health? I don’t know but I sure wouldn’t get one.

[@TheJohnBeeson]

1:35 or you can do whatever the heck this guy does with a kiwi.

[@carlosbotero8183]

NO. I DONT. LETS SHOW RESPECT TO THE HOUSE OF GOD.

[@Happyplace1979]

I think about when we come to our glorified bodies, surely no one will enter the gates of Heaven covered in tattoos. Because of this, I have viewed them as imperfections.

[@mryea6954]

Instead of getting a tattoo you could spend that money and time giving charity to others. No judgement, just saying.

[@elizabethsackey4852]

Thank you and God richly bless you Fr. A Christian cannot get tattoo period.

[@Meteor_pending]

God created you perfect, why stain his work?

[@victoriagoluch9659]

I don't like tattoos.There was a line around the block at the tattoo parlor because they were giving g cheap tattoos. So just another crazy phase for society.

[@josephgastaldo143]

Great message ! Thank you. Yes. Would love to see you wearing sleeve tattoos during a mass or homily !! 😮

[@Tokin_Alien]

If you get a tattoo of Jesus or a verse and it makes people ask about it. It could be a chance to bring up good conversation about the Lord

[@swaggytoast5242]

reeeeeeeeeeee

[@lupepennington8994]

No !

[@cabellero1120]

Would you buy a brand new luxury car, A Bugati or Lamborghini and put bumper stickers all over it?? ......would make it look junky! The body is a temple. It's sacred. Read the OT if you want to see that. Leviticus 19 is Very explicit about this. There are portraits, sculptures, selfies Other ways to memorialize yourself

[@alleghenymusicacademy]

Our bodies are like library books. We’re supposed to take care of them, and they don’t really belong to us; they belong to God. Tattooing religious things on your body is ridiculous because God knows your heart and how much you love Him. A tattoo is a message to other people.

[@sarabrucoli]

I have an Egyptian cross tattooed. And lotus flowers too. Devotion.