Religious Tattoos

Even before the organized religion became a widespread phenomenon, indigenous people were tattooing themselves for spiritual reasons. These tattoos aren’t mere pieces of decoration but they often carry a deeper meaning. Although, both Christianity and Koran forbid tattoos; it is the Christians and the Moslems, who tattoo themselves more than any other religion in the world.

Cross ,Memorial Tattoo

In remembrance of a loved one

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Divine Religious Tattoo

Tattoo of Jesus Christ face on body

Cross Praying Hands – Religious Tattoo

Tattoo of Holy Christ Cross and praying hands on body

Holy Heart – Religious Tattoo

Tattoo of holy lady and a heart on arm

religious tattoos

religious tattoos on ribs

Religious Tattoos

The idea of religious tattoos may seem counterintuitive, for several reasons – not only is tattooing prohibited by some religions, such as Orthodox Judaism, but until recently, tattoos were associated with a vaguely disreputable counterculture that seems at odds with religion.

Religious Tattoos

However, religious symbols – Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Islam or otherwise – are actually quite common tattoo designs. It might surprise you that about 25% of all tattoos in America have a religious meaning