Body modification is a common practice in the United States as well as other parts of the world. What most people don’t realize is the backlash that came come with it. Body modification is defined as altering of the human anatomy. Changing anything about your body is a modification, similar to adding a turbo to your car. 83% of the earth’s population has their ear lobes pierced. Yet getting any piercings in your face or getting a tattoo is still taboo to a large number of people. Most major cities like New York or Charlotte, North Carolina have a very diverse population. People are exposed to more ideas and different types of people. In smaller towns such as mine there is a lot of the same type of person. The most common religion in my region is Southern Baptist or Methodist. Most individuals who comment on my body use the bible to defend their actions. The verse most commonly used is “Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the Lord.” from Leviticus 19:2. What most do not consider is the context of this verse. In its full context the marks of the dead and printing of marks are referring to what the bible considers Pagan rituals. My tattoos are not rooted in any rituals of any king, they are simply things I enjoy. Another popular quote that has been used against my appearance is “ know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?” from 1 Corinthians 6:19. Most temples and places of worship I know are decorated with beautiful paintings and other art works, so if my body is a temple why would it be any different? I would also like to point out that the bible has only been around for 3,500 years, half the amount of time tattoos have been. These same people also assume my faith. Being that I live in the same small town they do it is assumed I follow the same faith. Larger populations tend to have bigger varieties in religion. Religions that are much more lenient about tattoos including Judaism (Rabbis do differ on this opinion), Hinduism, and Buddhism. Athiest also generally don’t have a view on tattoos in a religious sense but may object in other ways. Many people in my life don’t follow a religion at all. In addition to the bible quotes some people are just rude. I am often asked how will they look when I grow old. Some people ask me if I enjoy being hurt or being in pain. I have received more mistreatment from non tattooed people than those who have them. Many employers also require them to be covered as they can be seen as unprofessional. Careers that involve working with the public may ask you to wear long sleeves or cover with make up. Jewelry and piercings are usually a safety issue and are more than fair to restrict. I have had customers ask to be helped by some one else assuming I could not assist them far more often where I live now. The assumption is also more aimed at women who are tattooed. I have had many tattooed male coworkers treated far more respectfully because tattoos are not considered feminine or lady like. At the end of the day we are entitled to do what ever we want with our bodies despite the opinions of other. It does make life harder when those opinions are false. My appearance doesn’t define my work either or who I am as a person.
Greetings Tumblr! i havent been active in a few year, but i thought it come see how much has changed. I myself have published a book and started a redbubble account. I used to run a famous tumblr years ago but i was hacked. since then i havent bothered to use tumblr at all. I was running a famous avengers account. hopefully i can return to tumblr with a new idea, and a bold perspective
