Religious Christian Tattoos
There are a wide variety of religious Christian tattoos that people seek out today. So many people are interested in Christian tattoos that they represent almost one quarter of all the tattoos done each year. That’s a whole lot of people trying to honor and show their faith; and that also provides a whole lot of variations from the theme.
Here are some of the most common religious and Christian tattoos.
Cross tattoos
There is a near infinite amount of cross tattoos that one can choose to get. These range from Celtic crosses, with intricate Celtic knot designs and circular imagery to very “plain” Christian crosses that are solid black lines and small. Gothic crosses are also popular and typically interweave dark imagery into the cross.
Biblical quotes
Christian tattoos often contain a quote from the New or Old Testament that a person particularly relates to or believes in. In lieu of the actual words of the scripture, some people getting Christian tattoos will just put the name/location of a particular Biblical passage; such as Genesis 1:1.
Mexican tattoos
Mexican tattoos often represent a specific form of Christian tattoos. Many Mexicans are highly religious and the vast majority of the country is Roman Catholic. These Christian tattoos often include pictures of the Virgin Mary or references to her.
Crucifixes
Crucifixes are a common form of Christian tattoos and are used to portray the struggles and sacrifices that Jesus went through. These are also worn by some people who feel they have struggled greatly in their own life. Additionally, other symbols of Jesus’ struggle are used, such as a crown of thorns or faux nail markings on the wrist.
Angels
Christian tattoos often show angels, angel wings, halos or other references towards guiding principles, being watched over and heaven. These can also include clouds as a representation of heaven, a small angel wing on each arm or shoulder blade or large angel wings that take up the majority of one’s back.
Sin and the devil
Many Christian tattoos make reference to sin or to the devil. These tattoos could be in reference to a sin that an individual committed and is trying to atone for, or one that was done to them unjustly. The devil can be seen in Christian tattoos in a “versus” situation in juxtaposition with an angel or divine force, or as a warning of what could come if one’s life is not lived properly.
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