I'd like to know too. Perhaps our Holier-than-thou freepers can let us know.
Being a former Fundamentalist, I did some research on this before I got my tattoo about 5 years ago. The only thing I could find in the Bible is an Old Testament passage about God's people being prohibited from "making marks on one's body in rememberance of the dead" (not exact wording, but as close as I recall). A few months later, I read that early (1st/2nd century) Christians tattooed Crosses on the insides of their forearms as a sign of Faith. Days later, I was in the chair, getting inked. It's a tribal style eagle with a "USA" tribal band that wraps half-way around my upper right arm.
My family and I are currently converting to the Catholic Faith and we're attending Catechism classes. As far as I know, the traditional Church takes no stand on this issue, but I will find out the specifics before I get inked again.
CWRWinger - I hope you're joking!
"Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the Lord."
Leviticus 19:28
I suggest you get with your local spiritual consultant and get your answers. Or why not email Jake Knotts at "JMK@scstatehouse.net" and ask him.
No.
Why don't you have a cow over South Carolina's Blue Laws? You seem to be in the mood.