Are Body Piercings and Tattoos Against Catholic Teachings?
until my take my last breath. Although I have my ears pierced, I am presently a grandmother, and am no longer tempted to get additional piercings or tattoos. I admit that I don’t like to see beautiful young people with things that look like nails in their faces, but I understand the holes heal over when the nails are removed, so no permanent damage is done. Tattoos are more permanent, but they can be removed with a laser, I think. It’s probably very painful, but it would be embarrassing trying to explain some youthful motto such as ” I’m a screamin’ demon!” when you’re my age. I’m glad I never indulged in that particular activity. Catholics are just like everybody else, imperfect people trying to do their best to please their Creator in the midst of an imperfect society, in an imperfect world . When you think about it, there are a lot worse things we could be doing than getting tattoos and piercings. Now, it you’ll excuse me, I’ll put on some make-up, change my earrings (these don’t ma
