An Honest Look at Scripture and Context

Every time tattoos come up in Christian circles, Leviticus 19:28 is usually the first verse that gets quoted: “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord.” On the surface, that looks like a straightforward prohibition. But when we study Scripture responsibly—looking at historical context, cultural practices, and the overall witness of the Bible—the picture changes.

What Leviticus 19:28 Really Addresses

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