Al Fox is a devout Mormon who has quite a few tattoos. She also has an inspirational blog, and a radio talk show. She's married in the temple, and she is a mommy. But if you think she is an anomaly because she has tattoos, or if you think "tattooed Mormon" is an oxymoron, probably you should adjust your perspective.
Have you seen this Facebook meme?
"Sometimes
the nicest people you meet
are covered in tattoos
and sometimes
the most judgmental people you meet
go to church on Sundays."
Think about it:
Isn't this a bit hypocritical?
Isn't this a bit hypocritical?
Couldn't we reword it to say,
"Sometimes the most
judgmental people you meet
assume
that people covered in tattoos
don't go to church on Sundays."
This guy right here is covered in tattoos.
He's one of my favorite neighbors.
Obviously he goes to church.
In fact, he goes to the temple.
I know; I was at his sealing to his family.
This adorable couple right here is covered in tattoos.
They are two of my beautiful children.
Let's not assume that because they have tattoos,
they don't belong in church.
That's ridiculous.
The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints
is for everyone.
Having tattoos doesn't mean you are wild.
Having tattoos doesn't mean you are wild.
Having tattoos doesn't mean you hate church.
Having tattoos doesn't mean anything much,
except that you like tattoos.
There is no baptism recommend question
about whether you have tattoos.
There is no temple recommend question
about whether you have tattoos.
It is wise counsel from our leaders
to not get tattoos,
counsel that we would be smart to follow,
BUT
if we are successful
if we are successful
in our endeavors to share
the gospel of Jesus Christ
with all people,
our churches and temples
SHOULD be filled with people
who are covered in tattoos.
Let's get over it.
P.S. Yes, that is a small child's foot in my son's hand.
Don't worry, the child is still attached.
And giggling hysterically.
P.P.S. This message was approved by the people pictured.
P.P.S. This message was approved by the people pictured.
I love it. If we are successful in our missionary endeavors, our churches will be filled with people covered in tattoos, who smell like stale cigarette smoke and have a slight tremor because they need a little drink to steady up! As a teenager, I had a very influential Bishop in my life - who had a body suit. Two weeks ago I watched a High Couselor purposefully seat his family next to a man who smells of smoke ans whose hand trembles - he even put his arm around him. By-the-way, your father-in-law set apart that bishop with the tattoos. -F
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