> [Leviticus 19:28] is not binding upon Christians for the same reason that the verse “nor shall there come upon you a garment of cloth made of two kinds of stuff” (Lev. 19:19) is not binding upon Christians. Namely, it is a part of the ceremonial law that was binding upon the Jewish people but not binding upon Christians (except for when it coincides with the moral law).
> in principle, the Church does not oppose tattoos
maybe I didn't post about this here, I was actually surprised at my findings
Theres also been a few tattooed saints and kings, and tattoos devoted to the Lord are considered praiseworthy. There’s a shop in Jerusalem still using the same St. Michael stencil from ages ago, that pilgrims used to tattoo themselves with.
In certain Coptic sects it’s a requirement to have a Christian tattoo, and the Eastern European countries have traditional Christian tattoos because the ottomans didn’t want them when marked.
There’s also a big tradition to it in Italy and Spain.
Leviticus 19:28 states "You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh on account of the dead or tattoo any marks upon you: I am the Lord."
Rather cut and dry, IMO.
(while I do not necessarily endorse this site or link, its info is correct afaik):
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/what-does-the-church-teach-about-tattoos
> [Leviticus 19:28] is not binding upon Christians for the same reason that the verse “nor shall there come upon you a garment of cloth made of two kinds of stuff” (Lev. 19:19) is not binding upon Christians. Namely, it is a part of the ceremonial law that was binding upon the Jewish people but not binding upon Christians (except for when it coincides with the moral law).
> in principle, the Church does not oppose tattoos
maybe I didn't post about this here, I was actually surprised at my findings
In certain Coptic sects it’s a requirement to have a Christian tattoo, and the Eastern European countries have traditional Christian tattoos because the ottomans didn’t want them when marked.
There’s also a big tradition to it in Italy and Spain.
https://www.tatuaggilauretani.it/en/comparing-tradition-lauretani-tattoos-vs-coptic-tattoos-from-jerusalem
https://www.tatuaggilauretani.it/en/pilgrims-and-tattoo-of-loreto
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/36346/holy-tattoo-a-700-year-old-christian-tradition-thrives-in-jerusalem
https://www.croatiaweek.com/traditional-croatian-tattoos-meet-the-tattoo-artist-keeping-tradition-alive/
https://archive.org/details/coptictattoodesi0000cars/page/n351/mode/1up