Religious Tattoos
Although the use of religious symbols for tattoo art has supporters and critics, but today those elements belong to urban culture and counterculture that have no difficulty in wearing Religious Tattoos, although several religions still condemn such practice, such as Orthodox Judaism.
Incidentally, many people living in countries with strong religious roots like to wear Religious Tattoos disregarding the opinion of their corresponding Churches. In Ireland, people have tattooed crosses with Celtic symbols, if not the traditional Celtic Cross, while in Mexico, Argentina, Cuba and other Latin American nations, their strong religious feeling matches perfectly with these types of tattoos.
From crosses to traditional saints and virgins, Latin Americans and North American with Hispanic heritage, have popular Religious Tattoos as protection, such as the virgins of Guadalupe, Caridad del Cobre, Las Mercedes, etc. Some religious symbols are not recognized officially by the church but they have an underground cult such as the religious cult of the death.
Contrary to the approach given by other cultures, including Goth culture and Satanism, Hispanics have a symbol of death elevated to saint, known as La SantÃsima Muerte or San La Muerte, popular also in Spain and other Latin Europe Cultures. La SantÃsima Muerte is perhaps the most popular Religious Tattoos after the cross and Guadalupe.
Other religious symbols have an international recognition, particularly those associated with religious Christmas or Easter. In Roman times, Christians were prosecuted, having a fish as a common symbol to identify each other and avoiding Roman mistrust. The Cross and fish are in fact part of many Religious Tattoos and other pagan designs.
Paganism is in fact, another type of non-fully accredited religions rich in symbols because of the many beliefs and tendencies enclosed within the term. Religious Tattoos with pagan inspiration are more common that any of the others because of their beauty and special powers.
While crosses, virgins and saints are chosen as protection and other religious symbols as belief identity, Pagan Religious Tattoos offer unique designs ranging from tribal art, astrology signs, medieval charms, runes and metaphysical symbols, to special powers and virtues attributed in accordance to the chosen design.
Due to controversy, you must consider the pros and cons before getting Religious Tattoos. Many people prefer to have them tattooed on parts of the body not visible at first sight, such as the lower back. Some others prefer to make a choice from temporary, washable tattoos to see how people react to such tattoos, or how they look, before going for permanent tattooing.
