Holy Cross Tattoos
There are a number of holy cross tattoo designs that are available to those who are interested in them. These include the Maltese Cross, the Jerusalem Cross and several other variations on the theme. In fact, there are too large a number of holy cross tattoos to be discussed here, but I will talk about the two that are the most common so you can choose one that fits your style. These tattoos generally show the faith that a person has in his or her chosen religion or is used as a symbol of overcoming some kind of obstacle.
The Jerusalem Cross is a holy cross tattoo that is a cross that has equal length arms. Some people describe it as a cross that is embedded in the center of four smaller crosses. This holy cross tattoo design started during the Crusades and has a long and distinguished history in Christianity. The Maltese Cross is another popular design. This design also dates back to the Crusades and gets its name from the Sovereign Order of Malta. This holy cross tattoo shows the cross surrounded by two intertwined snakes. Over the years several variations have evolved, but all of them contain the cross and the two snakes design. |
Christian Cross Tattoos
While it is often said that the Bible condemns the practice of tattooing, this hasn’t prevented people from getting Christian Crosses tattoos inked on their bodies. This is probably due to the fact that some people don’t believe that the Bible condemns tattooing out right. They believe that it speaks out against getting tattoos of another faith, so getting a Christian cross tattoo would be perfectly acceptable. Other people say that it speaks out against all tattoos, so the debate is very much alive. If you are thinking about getting a Christian cross tattoo, then you probably place yourselves in the camp that think it is acceptable.
It also makes you one of the lucky ones because there are a number of Christian cross tattoo designs that are available to you nowadays, much more than in the past. Therefore, you should spend some time researching in order to find the one that is perfect for you. Some people who get Christian cross tattoos combine these with other elements of a religious nature. They often use symbols such as the dove or lamb and at times ink representations of Jesus Christ or the Virgin Mary. However you want to ink your Christian cross tattoo is up to you, but be careful if you combine them with symbols of other religions or you might find yourself right in the middle of one of the biggest debates in the tattoo world. |
