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Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo has actually safeguarded the practice of tattooing, arguing that tattoos have actually become part of human culture throughout history which there is no scriptural bible that clearly explains tattoos as a sin.
Okonkwo made the remarks in a viral video while going over the debate surrounding tattoos and some Christian views about the practice.
Wellbeing ‘Tattoos have actually constantly become part of human culture’
The pastor stated tattoos and other kinds of body markings have actually existed throughout various societies and culturesworrying that the practice is not strange to Nigeria.
You understand, individuals are simply unusual like that. Tattoos have actually constantly been part of human culture. I was born and reproduced in Lagos.
“There were those old guys all over Lagos then. What are we talking about? It has actually constantly belonged to human culture, not simply Nigeria. All over worldwide, there are tribal marks; there are various marks.”
He likewise described a scriptural passage in which God was stated to have actually utilized the images of an engraving on the hand to discuss His relationship with His individuals.
Even God utilized tattoo as an example. To engrave. Yes, I engraved it on my hand.
“Because why would you utilize an example if you can’t relate with it? Utilize an example due to the fact that the culture might relate with individuals who put tattoos to bear in mind.
“So He was stating, ‘Look, I’ve likewise tattooed you.’ That indicates I can always remember you.”
Wellbeing Okonkwo argues there is no bible calling tattoos a sin
Okonkwo kept that tattooing has actually existed throughout human history and argued that the Bible does not consist of a passage clearly stating tattoos to be wicked.
It’s a part of culture. It’s a part of culture throughout human history. And even biblically, there are numerous examples of Jesus or Christ. They pointed out in Revelation that Christ likewise tattooed the name on His thigh.
“So I do not understand what that drama had to do with, to be truthful. Once again, in some cases some individuals most likely are not as exposed.”
He discussed that he preaches in multiracial churches and stated his interactions with individuals from various backgrounds had actually exposed him to various point of views on tattoos.
“I preach in multiracial churches. I do not simply use the white individuals. Even the pastor who was the leader, I stated, ‘Yes, we’ll take a seat and we’ll talk.’
“The individual will inform me, ‘How can the leader state this? The tattoo I did when I remained in– when I discovered Christ– I remained in jail, and I fulfilled the Lord and I composed my redemption story.’
“So how can you inform that guy now that tattoo is a sin? And there is no bible. There’s not even one that states tattoo is a sin.”
Wellbeing He questions making use of Old Testament passage
The pastor likewise dealt with the Old Testament passage typically pointed out in conversations about tattoos, arguing that, in his view, the passage was attending to particular practices within the Jewish culture instead of contemporary ornamental tattoos.
I do not understand where they get it from. The Old Testament? It does not state it’s a sin. What it states, I do not understand.
“It has absolutely nothing to do with tattoos. And the verse after that discuss, ‘Don’t shave.’ Do not do … and all pastors on the planet are shaving, and they’re alright with it.
“So it wasn’t speaking with the body of Christ. It was talking to the Jews since they remained in a culture where individuals were doing particular things, and God was stating, ‘Don’t do these things.’ That was what that had to do with.
“It has absolutely nothing to do with the tattoo, the ornamental tattoos that we do.”
Wellbeing ‘Microblading is a type of tattoo’
Okonkwo even more indicated cosmetic treatments such as microblading, arguing that the practice likewise falls under tattooing.
Ladies do microblading; it’s a type of tattoo.”
He stated he was shocked by what he referred to as an absence of direct exposure amongst some Nigerians concerning the problem.
I was simply surprised. I believed Nigerians were a bit more exposed.”
Wellbeing He remembers opposition to makeup, denims and tv
The pastor likewise compared the present argument over tattoos with historic opposition within some Christian neighborhoods to practices such as using makeup, pants and denims, utilizing tv and using wigs.
He argued that a few of these practices were ultimately accepted after Christians challenged the concept that they were incompatible with Christianity.
Individuals do not understand that the Christianity we have today, individuals battled. There was a time you could not have makeup on. You could not use denims. You could not even have tv.
“So individuals battled to state, ‘This thing has absolutely nothing to do with Christ. Let the women use their pants. Let the females have their makeup.’
“You can’t have makeup. You can’t have good wigs. You can’t have makeup. You can’t look excellent. You can’t even have fragrances.”
See the video here …
“Tattoos have actually constantly become part of human culture … There’s no bible that states getting a tattoo is a sin.”– Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo pic.twitter.com/KriIK0L4H1
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) October 2, 2026
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