More than anything, I just think it is dumb to get tattoos as most 
tattoos are dumb and later in life people will regret having them.  I 
don't think Tattoos are evil in and of themselves (sound familiar :-) ). 
  But I agree they do unnecessarily mark up the body which is the temple 
of the Spirit.  I have never really studied the issues from a biblical 
standpoint.  But it probably wouldn't be wise for a Christian to get 
them.  I know a pastor who used to be a biker guy and he has tattoos 
from his former life.  I am sure he regrets now getting them.  But the 
ones he has (that are visible anyway) are not offensive (i.e. crude).  I 
don't know if he has ever thought about having them removed.  Depending 
on what they are they may not be removable.  I wouldn't necessarily 
'preach' against tattoos unless I came across a passage that actually 
forbids it.

Peace,
Steve

Dale Gooding wrote:

> Personally, and I confess I haven't done a dedicated study, I don't
> believe it is right because it is marking the body.  For the Christian
> that is the Temple of God.
> Also, I never make a theological stand on culture or "today's church".
> 
> DG
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pastor Franklin J. Senters [mailto:fjsenters@...] 
> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 5:45 AM
> To: pastorsforum@...
> Subject: [PastorsForum] QUESTION Tattoos
> 
> 
> What do you guys think about tattoos in today's culture and today's
> church?
> 
> Pastor Franklin J. Senters
> Hebrews 2:12
>