Is there any religion encouraging tattoos?

nautilator

A passage in the bible discourages it, so it is not so in the Abrahamic religions. However, they are compatible with buddhism and hinduism. http://voices.yahoo.com/tattoos-religion-spirituality-5064942.html?cat=9 As for actively encouraging tattoos, they were originally associated with pagan religions (which is why they were not allowed in the bible to begin with). Some religions still apparently encourage it, as claimed by the quotes on this page: http://www.av1611.org/tattoos/pagan.html "Burmese tattooing has been associated with religion for thousands of years. Tattooing among indigenous North American groups including the Arapaho, Mohave, Cree, and Inuit (Eskimo) is rooted in the spiritual realm as well." "In Fiji, Fromosa, New Zealand and in certain of the North American Indian tribes, tattooing was regard as a religious ceremony, and performed by priests or priestesses." Nov 12 12, 9:51 PM

rayven80

Some Thai monks will give tattoos that serve as amulets to keep the wearer safe. Some Hindu groups include tattooing in their culture but I can't find a religion that actively encourages tattoos. http://www.tattooinfo.net/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=28 http://tattoos.lovetoknow.com/Religions_and_Tattoos Nov 12 12, 10:02 PM