My Giant Cross Tattoo....
Three years ago I was really religious and never thought that would change. I had decided that I would get a large cross tattoo to always remind me that my faith was important and that I should never forget about the importance of my faith. If I had only known then where I would be today, then I might have gotten it upside down... ha ha.
Seriously though, I was staring in the mirror today and realized how hypocritical it is to have this symbol forever etched onto my body when I now know I could never go back to believe such crazy things. I began to wonder if I should get it covered up as something else, have it altered in some way, or leave it as it is to remind me of who I once was and the crazy journey I have been on.
If I covered it up, I would want to cover it with something to show I am no longer a christian, but a man of logic and reason. I would want to show others I am an atheist, a sceptic, and a person who believes science is the best way to understand things.
If I altered it, I would either change the trinity symbol found in the center of the cross to an atheist symbol of some kind, or I would add something else to it.
Or should I just leave it as it is?
I am open to any good advice that anyone would be willing to provide. What advice would you give me and why? Thanks everyone.
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Permalink Reply by Jānis Ķimsis on -
Put it in a circle with a diagonal line across it. Like the Ghostbusters logo.
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Permalink Reply by Jānis Ķimsis on
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Yes, this is a great idea!
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Permalink Reply by Mr Good Without God on -
Neal and Janis,
Good ideas, only issue is to do either of them, it would take up most of my arm... I want to avoid that if possible.
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Permalink Reply by Gaytor on -
You could put cracks through it like broken glass. Possibly with a sledge hammer next to it with a science or Atheist symbol on it.
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Permalink Reply by Mr Good Without God on
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Gaytor,
I really like this idea... really creative.
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Permalink Reply by Galen on -
I'd keep it, it's a friggin' sweet tat! Even as a die-hard atheists, I'd LOVE to get a Celtic cross covering my entire back, lol. I just like the look of it for the aesthetic qualities.
Or, well, y'know, you could always get the FSM crucified on it! :D
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Permalink Reply by Mr Good Without God on
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It is pretty cool..... I am just unsure of it because of its initial meaning and all. It is a constant reminder of how blind and crazy I really once was... while its good to remember to a point, it also can eat at you too. But thanks for the compliments and advice.
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Permalink Reply by Mr Good Without God on
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Reggie,
Don't worry, I'm not in a big hurry to go out and do something. I just was thinking about it for the future. I really couldn't afford it at the moment anyway. Besides, I have a few other tattoo's I would like before I would mess with this one. I just was looking for opinions and inspiration is all. Thanks for the advice though.
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Permalink Reply by noisician on -
I think either decision can make sense. Some people have tattoos which are like a history of their life - different tattoos representing different important events or times in their life. I think the cross could help tell the story of your journey if you left it alone.
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Permalink Reply by Pinko Commie on -
Exactly - tattoos are so personal, it's hard to give advice about them. I'm one of those 'tattoos that tell a story' people. I have a tattoo that symbolizes my now defunct marriage and I like having it. Though, my tattoos are not as literal as the cross tat. I imagine it's far easier for me to look at my tattoo of a panda family and appreciate it solely as a pivotal point in my life than it would be to look at a picture of my ex tattooed on my body.
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