Still, tattoos have the potential to arouse controversy within Christian circles, says Mike Mueller, 26, who, with his friend Erik Knopf, 31, started Armed with Truth, a Colorado-based Internet ...

Some religious tattoos are smaller, but no less meaningful. Allison McGinley has green eyes, a bright smile and a pink scarf around her neck. She was raised culturally Catholic but not practicing.

Of course, many Olympic tattoos are not religious in a traditional sense. However, they do represent what is sacred or meaningful for these athletes.

Tattoos across many faiths. The early Christian Apostle Paul is recorded in the Bible in Galatians 6:17 as saying, “From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the ...

Morello found surprising parallels between tattoos and religious practices. He argued that getting tattoos can be seen as a ritual in itself. Tattoos operate under a sacred system of meaning for ...

Fellow basketball pro Jayson Tatum, of the Boston Celtics, has a collection of religious tattoos, including “God’s will” and “Proverbs 3:5-6” across his back.

Legendary former England skipper's religious tattoo revealed by celebrity artist who has also worked with Inter Miami owner's children. Story by Harry Sherlock • 3d.

Early Christians acquired religious tattoos as a sign of devotion, and to commemorate pilgrimages. Banned by Pope Hadrian in 787, ...

A study on Baylor students’ religious tattoos revealed some emotional truths and lingering stigmas. Associate Sociology Professor Kevin Dougherty, a tattoo enthusiast, led a study analyzing 752 ...

Note to readers: The News-Press and Naples Daily News are launching a special series today called "Tattoo Tuesday."We will feature a tattoo story every week − from the emotional to the humorous ...