Tattoos hurt

Alright, as I promised here is my tattoo discussion.

If you knew me in Denver, you probably have seen all or most of my tattoos.

If you know me in Fort Wayne, you've probably only see the one on my forearm.

Here's the deal.  I have quite a few tattoos and a few of them might offend people.  No no no, I don't have anything demonic or evil.  The two that I think may offend people the most would be the Buddha on my right shoulder and the no bombs sign on my right leg.

If you read my first post you will know that I had a few years that I considered living a Buddhist lifestyle.  I was 20 and wanted a big tattoo for a number of reasons.

1. I like tattoos
2. To be rebellious
3. To do something different

The "No Bombs" sign in particular interesting.  Those that have spoken up about it to my face have been quite rude.  It's not that I am against our Armed Forces.  Believe me, I'm not.  Both of my Grandfathers served in WWII.  Bapa was even a bombardier.  I have the tattoo because I believe no one should have to drop a bomb to prove a point.  It's not a statement, it's an ideal for the future.  I wish we didn't have to fight about Money, Power, Oil, Boarders...whatever it is countries want to fight about.

I believe that the tattoos I have are a snap shot in time.  The Buddha tattoo on my arm is a snapshot of who I was in my early 20s.

Will this stop me from working for the Church?  Will my visible forearm tattoo drive people away?

Bye for now!