Philippine Crucifix
November 9, 2009 by Poty · 4 Comments
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Edward Antone Edelinski of Gulfport, MS has a high respect with his homeland and religion. His tattoo is consisting of crucifix which stands for his religion (Catholic) and Philippine Island which stands for his birthplace.
The Philippines is a predominantly Roman Catholic country making it as the “Catholic Country of Asia”.
This tattoo emphasized on the homage of Edward Antone to his country and religion.
Christ Reaching Arms
June 12, 2009 by Christian · 1 Comment
Karding Satwa (Dubai UAE)
Christ Reaching Arms by Karding Satwa
“For those Filipinos who are in UAE and want to have a difference, call this number 0502469737 (Custom Skin).”
Philippines, being a predominantly Catholic country, celebrates Holy week, locally known as Semana Santa or Mahal na Araw, as one of its most important festivities.
The week starts with Palm Sunday wherein reenactments of Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem are present in almost all Churches celebrating the Holy Mass. Continuous chanting of prayers of Jesus’ life called Pabasa occurs from Holy Monday to Holy Wednesday. Maundy Thursday involves Church visits or Visita Iglesia while Good Friday is commemorated with street processions. Black Saturday should be observed with solemnity but ironically, this also happens to be the best time of the year for family reunions and outings. The week ends at Easter Sunday with a ceremony called Salubong featuring kids dressed as angels who are lifted up into mid-air.
We wonder if the tattoo was done as a form of penitensya, another peculiar activity by the Filipinos during Holy Week.
Flip Pride
May 29, 2009 by Christian · Leave a Comment
James Bryan (Honolulu)
Flip Pride
Filipinos’ firm religious belief has long surpassed the colonial period it underwent and never was shaken by any threats of imperialism. Now, with 81% of its population as Roman Catholics, Philippines is known as the third largest Catholic nation in the world next to Brazil and Mexico.
Catholicism is a good object of discussion of debates for its controversial beliefs and practices. Pressing issues on veneration of saints, opposition to contraception, and its separation from the State are among others. Despite all of these, Filipinos remain steadfast to its teachings.
On what makes Catholic a subcategory of Christianity or what’s the difference between Catholicism and Christianity is still a mystery for the author and an amply vague topic to be discussed.
Cross and Philippine Sun
March 10, 2008 by Christian · 22 Comments
Uploaded by Jon
Meaning & message:
Know Yourself in baybayin. Filipino sun algamated with the traditional Christian icon. Let’s bring it back, family. Know where you come from. Know your history. Quit conforming to the Western way of thought.
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Christian Tattoos
June 6, 2007 by Christian · 1 Comment
After doing a little research for the “God doesn’t like tattoos?” post, I came across ReligiousTattoos.net. It’s a website a website devoted to Judeo-Christian body art. The interesting section is bible support.
Leviticus 19:26-31 deals with pagan practices and God’s prohibitions against adopting those practices. In verse 28, God is warning the Jewish people about a pagan practice at funerals, where pagans would mutilate/mark themselves to appease their false gods. The pagans hoped that by cutting themselves and marking images/symbols of idols on their bodies, that they would obtain favour in the afterlife from their false gods, both for themselves and for those who just died.
See the Matthew Henry Complete Commentary on the Whole Bible, the New John Gill Exposition of the Entire Bible, the Adam Clarke Commentary, and the Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible for more detailed analysis.
As no one with a Christian tattoo is trying to pacify a pagan deity, it is safe to say this verse is not relevant to us.
Check it out along with the Christian Tattoo Association
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