Tattooing: Art or Sin?

'Brooks & Justin Davis'

Tattooing has become an extremely popular form of body modification. But, is it deemed wrong or sinful? To some, yes but to others, it is seen as a form of self-expression or a way for people make themselves stand out.
Many religious groups believe that tattoos are sinful due to their interpretation of the Biblical statement, “Your body is a temple of the holy spirit.” In some beliefs, this means that your body belongs only to God and blemishing it is wrong.
However, is this just another statement that has been misinterpreted over years of translation and paraphrasing of foreign language?
Others argue that people aren’t doing anything wrong or committing any sins by getting ink. They say that tattoos aren’t hurting anyone and that it’s their skin to do with as they see fit.
If you choose to be inked, it is something you are choosing to live with for the rest of your life. You could opt to have it surgically removed but removal is costly and not thoroughly effective.
People who make the choice to live with their body art have to accept the fact that they are more than likely going to be looked at differently by certain people. Getting a job when you have tattoos can be difficult if they can’t be hidden by the corporate business uniform. People can make the assumption that a tattoo has an affect on someone’s personality and therefore the decision to hire them can change.
Tattooed people may be discriminated against by religious groups who believe it to be a sin. Their entire life could be affected by a bit of ink and some needles. Is it fair? You decide.