is it okay to get your nose pierced if you are serious about your christian faith?
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That's a tough one.  Tattoos are an agreed upon sin cause it clearly says not to mark-up your body or harm it cause it doesn't really belong to you, however, almost all girls have ear piercings - and that's always been OK.  And recently girls have been getting multiple ear piercings (still OK), so maybe an ear ring is also acceptable due to the changes in modern style.  \n\nI think whatever your decision is will be okay since you've already taken the time to think about what God would want you to do.  It's the same as consulting with your dad on something.
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God would never betray you, not ever.  His promise of that is written in the Bible.  Therefore, I will ever remain a Christian.  :)
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Yes. I wanted to answer this question in my words. but there are so many more knowledgeable people than me. I looked on the Web to try to find the scripture that speaks of body mutilation, and I found the Website (listed under sources at the bottom of my comment) that goes into different types of mutilation. \n\nI think this well covers it, even though it is mainly about tattoos and piercings--mutilation is mutilation. And, if you are ridding yourself of an organ for sexual reasons, then it is against God. He created you as you for a reason, with His plans in mind.
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Not turning your cheek has ZERO, to do with being a Christian.  I know several Christians will put you in hell before God even gets a chance to look over the situation.\n\n Turning the other cheek is "Discipleship".\n\n I would suggest not slapping someone, just because they are a Christian. It could feel strange, wearing your nose on your ear, for a month or so.
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It's just like sticking a pin into jesus..that's my catchphrase from now on...I'm fighting religious unreason & superstition with more of the same...\n\nI have a vodoo doll of Joseph's son and every time anyone on YA gratuitously says Gays are sinful or should repent,then in goes another pin. Suggest any other victims of gratuitous Christian cruelty do the same.\n\nIt's easy to stop..just don't use your religion to be cruel.
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I would say to be militant about it is a little strong, but Jesus says that we are to go into the world teaching and preaching the gospel, baptizing in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  So, I would think it should make a great deal of difference to you what someone believes; as he also said I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Light - NO man cometh unto the Father, but by me.  The capitals are not yelling but for emphasis and I don't know how to make emphasis without using capitals - so if you are saved and you don't feel an unction to spread the gospel, then what good is your salvation?  I'm not judging you, I'm simply posing a thought pondering question to you.  I can't tell you what is sin and what is not - Jesus can - a reference you might find helpful is James 4:17.
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I am christian and I feel it's not right to think like that it's because your flesh wants it so you should not give in, Satan works in our thought so be careful.
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I have a tattoo that some might see as religious, but I'm not sure if that counts. I also have a few crosses that I wear (one at a time). My favorite is a necklace of a butterfly with a cross in the center. I am a Christain and in love with Christ, however I'm not religious. Not sure if that answers your question or not.
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I am a religious Christian and I have tattoos.\n\nRead the article on the link below about Christianity and tattoos.\n\nThen,open the bible, read the scripture and make your own decision. Dont listen to people who tell you its a sin, always read your bible and pray to God before you make your decisions. In some churches they beleive dancing is a sin, even if your dancing non sexuially just dancing around just for fun. ( I dont beleive dancing like that is a sin!)\n\nThe Bible says its a sin to "cut the flesh for the dead" which is to put markings on your body in honor of the dead. And  plus, that was part of the old doctrine, and Christians nolonger follow the old doctrine. ( we ear pork right?). Jesus Died for all our sins, and he will not judge you on your tattoos.\n\nWhat the bible does say is, Honor your parents, and by getting a tattoo behind your mom's back would be not really honoring her. Talk to your mom, and explain how your going to get it done at a clean health board approved place. Talk to her about how you thought about your decision and are not just getting it randomly.
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Omg don't listen to the first answer! \n\nBut yes, you can re-pierce it, it just might hurt this time becuase you're piercing the same cartilage you've had pierced before.\n\nWhen was the last day you had your nose ring in? You may want to wait a few months just to make sure its healed fully. Just please don't do it yourself!! Go to a GOOD tattoo/piercing shop.\n\nBest of luck. :)
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nope, it's not my place to punish sinners and I don't think someone else can hurt my religious sentiments.  If someone is not respectful of my beliefs it might tick me off but it doesn't affect my beliefs.
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Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD. \n\nLev 19:28 (NIV) \n\nYou shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD. \n\nLev 19:28 (NKJ) \n\n><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> \n\nMany of the old Laws of the Book of Leviticus are routinely ignored by the Religious establishment, with the exception of the Orthodox Jews (whom I admittedly don’t know much about). The verse before the one above states: \n\n><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> \n\nDo not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard. \n\nLev 19:27 (NIV) \n\n><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> \n\nVerse 19 tells us not to “wear clothing woven of two kinds of material”. How often is that rule violated in churches across America. Still, when it comes to tattoos and other “supposedly heathen subjects”, the verse that people want to count counts, and the ones that they find inconvenient don’t count. \n\nI don’t buy that. I believe that if it’s in the Bible, it deserves serious consideration, along with all other verses in the Bible that apply to the decision I am trying to make; before I make it. I was in Hawaii when I had to make this decision, away from my family and my support group. I was away from my computer and it’s hard drive’s fifty megs of BibleSoft’s “PC Study Bible” software, which I knew could assist me in dealing with my dilemma. Thank God, though, I had with me my NIV Study Bible, a small New King James version of the Bible, and my Franklin Electronic Bible, which is one of the most powerful Bible research tools ever developed. It will find applicable verses when my computer software fails to, because of it’s capacity to search for “similar” words. \n\nI meditated on the “tattoo” verse off and on for several days, and it was obvious to me that God was telling us not to get tattoos as a part of mourning for the dead. I wasn’t doing that. I wanted a tattoo of the Old Rugged Cross to brand myself as belonging to God, to remind myself of Whom I belonged to each time I looked into the mirror, and to let those who may try to entice me into relapse know that I no longer fit their version of “cool”. \n\nThen, satisfied that I had researched that verse sufficiently, I continued. I started looking for verses that spoke to placing “marks on the body”. The only other verse that addressed it was: \n\n><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> \n\nFinally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. \n\nGalatians 6:17 (NIV) \n\n><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> \n\nDoesn’t that exactly describe the situation that I wrote about above, in wanting “to let those who may try to entice me into relapse know that I no longer fit their version of “cool”? \n\nI then started reading anything else that fit the situation. I considered my very favorite verse in the Bible, which is: \n\n><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> \n\nTrust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. \n\nProverbs 3:5 6 (NKJ) \n\n><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> \n\n“In all your
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If your friend is a Christian you can direct heem to the book of Leviticus 19 vs 28:Do not cut your bodies or put tatoo marks on yourselves.
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Well,If you are doing it just for the rewards then there will be no salvation for you.....Because GOD knows you intentions.....So yes I would still be a Christian.\n\nVery good question though........GOD BLESS\nhttp://www.gotquestions.org
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I am a Christian as well but I honestly dont see anything wrong with it. If two people love each other they should eb able to express it how they please, no matter what the orientation or preference is.
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I wouldn't worry about it, plenty of Pagan, neo-pagan, and Wiccans I know wear crosses.  Crosses have been used by tons of non-Christian peoples, gods, goddesses, and sects over time (Assyrians, Celts, Yorumbas, etc); the cross is not inherantly a Christian thing.  The Christians just co-oped the symbol from the pagans around them and made it popular.  My ex-roommate used to wear the cross his grandmother gave him for his Roman Catholic confirmation to circle all the time.  It's not a big deal.\n\nWhen someone asks you about your cross, tell them that you are not Christian and that neither is wearing a cross necklace.  Tell them that plenty of other cultures wore cross jewelry.
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Yes it's okay, but if they object then stop.  If you think they are going to object, don't tell them but, rather, include in your prayers that God will send someone they would be willing to receive the gospel of Christ.  Then, once they are saved, you can let them know you were praying for them.