While trying to publish my blog to a local Reddit site, I mis-clicked, and posted my it to the big Reddit. All I can say is "haters".
I had more hate-mail and ignorant comments than I could read in one day. I hope everyone who posted thoughtless comments realizes that all they did was toss fuel on the fire. Thanks for all the new ideas for me to write about, suckas.A popular theme in many of the comments I read was "spirituality", and how it makes it OK to have a permanent icon embedded on your person.
Though I have not read the Bible, or any other holy book from cover to cover, I have to point out that I've never seen a picture of Jesus that showed any of his tattoos. Were they hidden under his clothing? And what's that bit about "the mark of the beast" all about? Does anyone else out there think that maybe this new wide-spread acceptance of tattoos and other body modifications signals something bigger than just mass-stupidity?
I'm no religious buff, but I am pretty sure that the Bible (and other holy books) condemns people for changing their physical appearance, especially when it is to such a permanently disfiguring degree.
Seriously, though... Just because you select a symbol that may represent something spiritual, does not make tattoos spiritual. They're just a vehicle for expressing your total lack of ability to make sound decisions.
I think at times, I am being read all wrong. I'm not in any way saying that people who do not have tattoos are necessarily good (or smart) people. I'm just sayin' that the vine-covered cross on the back of your calf muscle isn't going to get you any closer to your god.
I don't care about your opinion on tattoos, that's your thing. What I can't believe is that no one is telling you how foolish you are about the method you have chosen to remove your own. Are you crazy? For someone who is stuck on the beauty of their skin, your application random chemicals "that you've come up with" to burn it off and no one is telling you what a stupid idea that is? People don't apply random chemicals to their skin, especially ones that are acidic enough to burn off your ink. That is a mistake. You do realize that you can just get a specialist to laser the tattoo right? It leaves minimum damage and scar tissue. The process has been around since the 80's or so, and it works by basically causing the ink itself to break down, no skin damage, no scars. Don't throw ancient Chinese crap at me either, we have this system called modern science, and usually it frowns on putting chemicals on your skin that BURN! Good luck to you.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you have a lot of faith in modern science, but that's your opinion. The chemical I am using on my skin is called salicylic acid. It is no more harmful than the chemicals you will find at your average day spa.
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It is not even as harsh as other chemicals, such as glycolic acid, which is also used to remove layers of dead skin from the face, back, and other acne prone, scarred or sun-damaged surfaces.
Perhaps before you go spouting off about modern science, you should read the rest of my posts, where I very clearly state the chemical I am using.
Also, please note that lasers are not only expensive, but they are considered an intense light source. I have had laser procedures done for assorted reasons, and it is extremely expensive, painful, and leaves permanent scars.
The chemical (salicylic acid) I am using is a specific dosage used to remove such a minute layer of skin per treatment, that there has to date, been zero scarring or damage. I allow each treatment to fully heal before I start another.
I didn't "invent" this procedure. I am just using a very well-known method of non-invasive skin removal to systematically lighten my tattoos until they have essentially vanished.
Did you ever think about using the internet to read about the world (and all its modern scientific glory), instead of posting your fear-mongering blog comments to random strangers' blogs?
Tatoos in islam
ReplyDeleteTattooing, in which the skin is pierced with a needle and a blue or other coloured dye is injected, is haraam in all forms, whether it causes pain or not, because it involves changing the creation of Allaah, and because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) cursed the one who does tattoos and the one for whom that is done. In al-Saheehayn it is narrated that ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Mas’ood (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “May Allaah curse the women who do tattoos and those for whom tattoos are done, those who pluck their eyebrows and those who file their teeth for the purpose of beautification and alter the creation of Allaah.” (al-Bukhaari, al-Libaas, 5587; Muslim, al-Libaas, 5538).
With regard to all these matters, the ahaadeeth testify that the one who does them is cursed and that they are major sins. There is some difference of scholarly opinion as to the reason why they are forbidden. It was said that it is because they are a form of deception, and it was said that it is because it is a way of changing the creation of Allaah, as Ibn Mas’ood said – which is more correct and also includes the first meaning. And it was suggested that what is forbidden is only that which is permanent, because that is changing the creation of Allaah; as for that which is not permanent, such as kohl which used for adornment by women, that is permitted by the scholars. (Tafseer al-Qurtubi, 5/393).
So if what is referred to in the question is that which is not permanent, then it is not a tattoo as such and does not change the creation of Allaah. See question no. 8904.
there is only one thing that can make you closer to God not a tatoo but you good deeds
Personally I don't this you're god would give a damn if you have ink or metal in your skin, millions of people have tattoos and piercings so are they all going to hell or something? Plus it's no ones business what people put on there skin, I have tattoo and I could care less if god likes it or not, its my life my body won't be going to heaven my spirit will, so who care what I do to my flesh?
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