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[Full Quiver]

For about 3 years now I have been wanting to get a tattoo on my arm/shoulder. Since 99% of the time I wear a shirt with sleeves it will almost always be hidden/covered. Wen is warming up to the idea but still not sold.

Most of you know I am a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan. The tattoo I have envisioned is their logo in full color but instead of it saying Steelers it will just say steel. The ink will have 2 meanings for me. One is the obvious, I am a lifelong Steelers fan (good grief our youngest is named after Big Ben).

The second is the shortened Steelers to steel and the three colored stars which are the traditional, universal symbol for steel. It represents my determination, mind set, love and care for family, and the resolve that I have to be unwavering. For quite awhile we went through a time in our lives where things were always upside down. I am done with that drama and all things have become new. I will not return to the bad times and the ways that lead to those times. Steel does not bend easily. From now on the ONLY bending force in my life is the Spirit and Word of God.

Should I lay aside this desire, think about it some more, or get er done?

If no then please state your opinion as to why not.




I even want the tattoo on a slight axis but not this extreme.

[Gerald Creasy]

I vote No.

1) Do you really have that much money to waste?
2) If the Steelers go into a major losing streak you would be going against Lev 19:28 in that you would have printed marks upon yourself for the dead.

[TW]

Danny, I choose no. You have already stated that there have been some major changes in your life. No doubt there will be more. Do you really want to apply something as permanent as a tatoo that in 15 or 20 years may no longer have the same meaning that you assign to it now? This is without even considering the medical questions involved with tatooing and/or the removal of tatoos. I appreciate the feelings you have about your faith and family, but I think a more fitting memorial for those feelings will be in how you live your life, the example that you set for your children. This is much more lasting. As far as being a "life long Steelers fan," good. However, I have been a Colts fan for longer than you've been alive, and I have no desire to have a horseshoe tatooed on my arm, bald head, or any other part of my body.


TW

[RamboPreacher]

I vote No.

1) Do you really have that much money to waste?

my sentiments as well

2) If the Steelers go into a major losing streak you would be going against Lev 19:28 in that you would have printed marks upon yourself for the dead.

bwahahahahha - and a chuckle, and agreed.

[Paully_44]

ok, lone voice here, but I vote yes. If you really want a tat and have your mind set on it go for it. Although, personal choice, I wouldnt do a sports team. Make sure it is something that you really, really like and want with you for the rest of your life. I shopped around for a year before settling on a lion head. Got it about 10 years ago and havent regretted it once.

My next one is going to be a cross or variation of cross on my left forearm. I am shopping around for artists and designs now. I won't do it unless I find the perfect one.

[Gerald Creasy]

You know I just had a thought ......The Steelers could go the way of the Houston Oilers.


How many people are left with Houston Oilers tats?

[oletimer]

Danny Wrote:
From now on the ONLY bending force in my life is the Spirit and Word of God.

Danny, that is the only thing that you need in your life now and later. Your children will get a lot more from you out of your life then any tatto or any thing else. I've know a many a person got them say like when they where in the army and then when they got saved and didn't feel comfortable with them then.

Would you be comfort with your girls having them? What you do will have a far reaching effect on them. Also remember that your body is a temple of the Lord. Would He be pleased with it?

If you just got to do it, then get one of those temperary tattos first. If you would like then PM me. For once TW made sence.

[rough_rider]

Since 99% of the time I wear a shirt with sleeves it will almost always be hidden/covered.

Thinking of ways to hide it before you have it should be a big red flag. I have several tats from back in the day, today I would love to see them gone...

[Mole_J]

You know I just had a thought ......The Steelers could go the way of the Houston Oilers.


How many people are left with Houston Oilers tats?

This reminds me of a commercial from over 10 years ago. A player for a football team gets their logo and name in a huge tattoo on his back. He is showing it off to all the players and the coaches call him into the office to tell him he has been traded. The commercial ends with the guy at the tattoo parlor getting the tattoo redone.

[RamboPreacher]

obviously you don't think it is a "sin" to have a tat, and I will agree with you there.

I guess personally, the thought of having something like that etched in my skin permanently, and for the rest of my life is just not something that is "tempting" to me, even if I did have the extra buckazoides to spend on it.

I do have a couple points:
1. There is something to be said for "professionalism". as an extreme example - you are probably not going to get a job as a bank teller, if you have tats on your face or arms that are visible (you mentione yours won't be). This, to me, and in my opinion - means that if a tat is to be applied, it should be "hidden". and if you have to "hide" it, then why get it in the first place.
2. similarly, if you have friends and family (and church friends and family), that would be offended, that should be a consideration as well.

while these are still your choice to get a tat, as a Christian, sometimes we should be the "better man" and prefer others, over ourselves. not knowing anyone around you (or even you), I would guess that if you are near any of the COG, TCOG, COGOP and other "old-schoolers", or extreme conservatives, you have folks that will be offended at your having a tat.

just a thought and my dos centavos.

[Full Quiver]

I do thank everyone so far for their opinions. As I said I have been thinking about this for several years now and am still thinking. I will not make a rash decision.

I think I have gone over all the arguments except the possibility of the Steelers changing their logo. That's just not going to happen. I think 99% of Steelers fans would agree as well as 99% of football folks. It's a long time Pittsburgh tradition, a family business, they have only had what 5 head coaches in their 75 yr. existence, etc.

As far as the offending the TCoG crowd goes, I would never intentionally offend anyone whether TCoG or church of Christ but many, many TCoGers are offended of the fact that I am still breathing so a tattoo would just add fuel to that fire. Besides it might add merit to their prayers and gossip (he's backslid ya know).


The reason for it not being in the wide open is because it is private and personal as well as some employers don't take to kindly to such. In my line of work my arms must always be covered by a short sleeve and thus it would not pose a problem.

Again I am weighing all opinions and do appreciate them. I do not think it's anymore a sin then taking pics of folks is a graven image so no I am not weighing that out.

[PastorDaniel]

I have one that I got when I was 18....if I was you I'd think on it some more......it don't wash off and is 10 or 20 times as expensive to remove as it is to get.

[Ilovebigcats]

My problem is my children wanting to follow in their fathers footsteps. I already got a 13 year old wanting one and that is not okay!

I am not so opposed to it if he keeps it between me and him but he walks around without his shirt on so that isn't possible. Steelers is stupid and out of the question for me. Whatever. I would say its not my body but technically it is!

[one love]

I do thank everyone so far for their opinions. As I said I have been thinking about this for several years now and am still thinking. I will not make a rash decision.

I think I have gone over all the arguments except the possibility of the Steelers changing their logo. That's just not going to happen. I think 99% of Steelers fans would agree as well as 99% of football folks. It's a long time Pittsburgh tradition, a family business, they have only had what 5 head coaches in their 75 yr. existence, etc.

As far as the offending the TCoG crowd goes, I would never intentionally offend anyone whether TCoG or church of Christ but many, many TCoGers are offended of the fact that I am still breathing so a tattoo would just add fuel to that fire. Besides it might add merit to their prayers and gossip (he's backslid ya know).


The reason for it not being in the wide open is because it is private and personal as well as some employers don't take to kindly to such. In my line of work my arms must always be covered by a short sleeve and thus it would not pose a problem.

Again I am weighing all opinions and do appreciate them. I do not think it's anymore a sin then taking pics of folks is a graven image so no I am not weighing that out.

come on Brother........ we love ya

[Jennifer Smith]

I was going to say "no" right off the bat, but I marked think about it instead. I do still think that tattoos are wrong for most people but it has to be an individual conviction. (The verse Gerald mentioned. Also, it is mostly a pagan practice to mark or alter one's body which is the temple of the Holy Spirit and made in the image of God.)

But, you have to go with your own conscience here and your convictions. I do like the 2nd idea you mentioned, because of the turning point it represents in your life. I think it is good to mark those milestones with God and set up markers in our lives. I would pray about it and do what you feel is right with you and the Lord.