is it okay to get a cross tattoo without being christian/religious?

>>12369194
Yes, it is okay. You have this anons approval. Go forth and get tatted

>>12369206
that's not the same at all though is it? I was literally a christian for like 18 years.

Also you can appreciate the aesthetics of the cross and it's history. People get fucking buddhist tattoos, samurai signs and shit and what not, without having any, zero, ties to that cultur.

your analogy dosn't really make sense, in my opinion.

>is it okay to get a cross tattoo without being christian/religious?
It's okay only if you are not religious. Nobody who is actually religious gets religious tattoos.

>>12369214
I don't know if I'd write off all those Cholos covered in pictures of Jesus so easily

>>12369194
yeah, it's fine

>protestant culture

>>12369214
Tell that to all the fucking pikeys out there beating their kids and shagging their cousins.

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>>12369281
>protestant culture

Protestant culture


Protestant (Lutheran) church in Svätý Kríž (Slovakia)
Although the Reformation was a religious movement, it also had a strong impact on all other aspects of life: marriage and family, education, the humanities and sciences, the political and social order, the economy, and the arts.[1][2]

are you retarded?

>>12369194
as a general rule, if you're at all insecure about it then don't get the tat. You could go with something more esoteric if you want to distance yourself from religious connotations, according to Jung the cross was an archetypal symbol before Christ made it his thing.

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>>12369324
forgot picture

>>12369212
yeah and those people are fucking knobs you idiot

>>12369324
>>12369327
hey man, thanks for sharing. I think i'm just gonna go for the cross on my back though. Been wanting it for a while and i'm not really that insecure about it,but that's a nice rule to follow regarding tattoos and one i'll keep in mind.

On the back it wont be such a conversation piece either. I don't mind talking a little about my tats, current or further ones but i don't wanna be "that guy" , or even a "tattoo guy" if that makes sense, that goes on these long ass rants about his tattoos on parties.

Those symbols are nice inspiration though


just thought i would hear you guys out

Is it okay to get stigmata without being Christian ?

>>12369206
Don't get that tattoo. My dad was in the 101st airborne during the Iraq war, it's embarrassing for you and super disrespectful. I've been seeing the screaming eagle more and more in irrelevant places and it really makes me cringe.
Do whatever you want in the end, but I really don't recommend this tattoo for you.

>>12369411
dude it was a parody of the op to make them think about what they were saying by comparing practicing Christianity to active service

>>12369194
Christians aren't muslims, they don't give a fuck and they won't decapitate you in the desert. If you like the symbol and have ties to it from your childhood, go for it.

>>12369418
I'm in idiot. fuck

>>12369194
Yes, the Bible says that you shouldn't make tattoos or cuts in your skin. If I remember correctly pagans lost their tattoos after converting to Christianity. Everytime I see somebody with a cross tattoo I just think they must be ignorant.

>>12369411
i disagree, eagles are cool, go for it *thumbs up*

>>12369500
[citation needed]

>>12369395
underrated post

>>12369194
Yeh. It's less cringe than those people getting obscure Buddhist sect tattoos. Actually typing it out, sounds kind of cool.

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>>12369194
so i made a photoshop of few fun tattoo ideas on my body, what you guys think, would any of these be worth takin :^)

its supposed to be ironic

Why do you care if they care?

>>12369194
Well considering it is against the word of god to get a tattoo, no. But you aren't christian, so I suppose that wont matter to you.

>>12369708
Kys

>>12369194
Turn it upside down or get a greek cross

>>12369212
>understanding people get tattoos with 0 ties to culture
>the entire point of this thread

This would be an obvious attempt at shitposting a few years ago, but now this is actual /fa/ discussion worthy

>>12369708
yes, please, whoever gets these is a god amongst men

>>12369708
I would unironically get that Keep Calm tattoo

>>12369214
You know coptic christians get crosses tattooed on them so they're not tempted to hide their faith if facing persecution via muslims, right?

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>>12369194
I actually want that tattoo. But upside down.

No not because I want to be an edgy satanist or atheist. I just like how misreprestened the cross of st. peter is, also the meaning behind why he chose to be crucified upside down is actually not satanic at all.

Only if it's upside down.

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>>12369194

although it looks good, i feel like it gonna be a lot of "bless christ" comments

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Piggybacking
Is this an Ok tattoo to get?
Would basic bitch normies know of my fashy beliefs

>>12369194
Its kinda like wearing a crucifix necklace, everyone will assume you're religious, but most won't say anything

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>>12369194
>But, do you think people of the christian faith will be offended?
hopefully

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>>12371419
this op, if you're an atheist and this is in any way noticeable you're going to be annoyed as fuck

I bought this hoodie a couple years ago and every time i wear it i get stopped by older women and senior citizens, telling me how nice it is to see young people out and proud about their christianity

one woman even went into a tirade about the 'persecution of christians in this country' and was all "its like we cant even be christians anymore amirite???"
i just stood there dumbfounded

>>12371804
Atheist here. I fucking love that hoodie

>>12371804
cool af w2c

Do a satanic cross, its the only solution.

>>12369564
Not him, but Lev 19:28. Dunno about the Pagan part that he said. The thing that bothers me about what that other anon said is that that law was made in the covenant between God and Moses to distinguish God's people. However, it is to my understanding that with Jesus those laws were no longer to apply to everyone seeking grace/salvation (but that one should still be mindful of them).

If he wants to take the Bible word for word, then he shouldn't get hair cuts or wear clothes made of two kinds of material like people do today.

>>12369194
yeah man, i just felt, like, so connected to christianity that i had to get a permanent drawing on my skin about it