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Religious tattoos for Jesus

It seems that religious tattoos are on the increase, with more and more people choosing to have a cross or another religious symbol engraved on their body. But what do you make of them? Are they a good way for people to express their faith?

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Steve Lewis runs his business, Forgiven Tattoo on the Wybourn Estate in Sheffield.

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He turned his life around after facing up to issues of violence and drugs with the help of his family and his local church - Hope City Church on Bernard Road. Steve found God and beat the addiction - he's now been clean for around three years.

Steve came on to Radio Sheffield's Sunday Breakfast programme and told Dean and Sarah how many of his clients head straight for his tattoo brochure on religious images.

He has many religious tattoos on his own body, including the word "Jesus" on the side of his head and across his throat. There are also verses from the Bible on his arms.

Steve had been into tattoos for many years, but the additions made after finding God are special. He says they are important, "because of my background and the things I've come from... it's a bit of a reminder for me."

According to Steve, there's still an anti-tattoo attitude in the church and it "fuels" him to change that perception. "A lot of people in the church look down on it and still stereotype tattoos."

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:: Listen to the full interview between Steve Lewis and Dean and Sarah on Sunday Breakfast and give your thoughts on religious tattoos via the form below.

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last updated: 15/07/2008 at 16:43
created: 15/07/2008

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What do you think of Religious Tattoos? A great way to proclaim faith or disrespectful?

Rochelle Parker
Steve has been a friend of mine for a few years now. His tattoos are incredible, i have one myself. And I think its great, expressing your faith through tattoos. Show everyone.

Blake Hammond
I think having tattoos is a great way to express your faith.

georgehowardg
i think its a great way to show your religion but it is a bit offenciv to other religions

08howatggggg
i think its a good idea for your religion but bad if people cant read what it says!!!!!

Jack gregory
i don't like religious tattos cos the are not very nice and the look terrible

connor
i like them and if some one says you shood get rid of itdont tack it tell them you like it

Y.SPANKY, FAT BOY, MILKYWAY ... (ben).
i believe that you should get a tatoo if you wish of your religion this shows you are devole to your religionsome people have this for apperence it could be disrespectful in a way but you can look at it in different points of view.

Rachel
I believe that getting a tattoo is a great way to proclaim your faith! I am a christian and I have went to church since I was born. And yes I know about the verses in Leviticus so dont try to throw them in my face. I think its a great idea, and I am actually trying to decide on one right now

tammy
Jesus or no Jesus, I think tattoos look awful whatever they say or symbolise.

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