TATTS: OK, OR PORTAL TO THE DEMONIC?

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TPM's Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer   

Tatts! Tattoos are rife in Western culture. Is there a single Kiwi family that's tatt-free? The dark art of inking the body - in living memory done only by side-show freaks and low-lifes - is now so embedded (pun intended) that even devout Catholics, even priests, are showing them off, usually as the Jerusalem cross.

A current, slightly hysterical FB post (below) rather overstates the case against tattooing by calling it a portal to the demonic - a theory supported by facial evidence in Te Paati Maori's Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer (above), influencers whose racism could be described as demonic. The 'mental stress' of Labour's fallen Kiri Allan, whose backside tattoo is repulsive and the Greens' Chloe Swarbrick, a lesbian and rabid Hamas supporter, likewise. With the eclipse of the Catholic Church now led by the pretender pope, Francis, a case could easily be made for tattoos as symbols of a resurgence of paganism, and a New World Order. 

"You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh"(Lev 19,28.) You could argue that in going beyond the Natural Law (e.g. prohibiting certain foods), this Old Testament law is no longer in force. But it is fulfilled in Christ, Who came to perfect the Law. Tattooing is certainly an offence against the Fifth Commandment and opposes the first  inclination of the Natural Law, which is to preserve our being as it is (Fr Chad Ripperger, exorcist). 

And as a wise old Jesuit priest has said, “No one changes externals without having changed internals.”  As an antidote to the FB post below, please read Morality of Tattoos and Body Piercing by Father Peter Joseph.http://www.latinmassmagazine.com/articles/articles_2002_SU_Joseph.html

Chloe Swarbrick's predatory wasp tattoo

A few decades ago, there would have been no need to debate tattoo morality. Previously, they were common among rebellious, low-conditioned or mentally unstable people and were generally considered a sign of moral degeneration. Behind every tattoo is Satan.

 

Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan and author of the Satanic Bible, called tattoos a “declaration against Christianity” and, as early as 1990, stated that Satanism is behind every tattoo, whether it is a rose or a dragon. This alone provides reason enough to condemn tattoos in opposition to the census catholicus (sic).

 

 

Pagan tatts worn by Balkan Slavs to avoid forced conversion to Islam, 1930-1940.

 

However, as with many other controversial issues, progressives have claimed that the Church has no official stance on this issue. Some have falsely hinted that rare exceptions (such as tattoos received by Eastern Catholics during times of persecution) rule the rule.

 

 

Despite this confusion, the teaching of the Church is clear and unchanging. The matter is drawn out by the Scriptures, which say: "YOU SHALL NOT MAKE STRUGGLES ON YOUR FLESH BECAUSE OF A DEAD; NOR PRINT TATTOOS ON YOURSELF. I AM JAVHE” (Leviticus. XIX:28) Monsignor Straubinger, The Holy Bible. "You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh, for the dead, neither shall you make in yourselves any figures or marks: I am the Lord" (Douay- Rheims).

 

 

This prohibition cannot be dismissed as a mere ceremonial law, as it belongs to the Fifth Commandment. Tattoos entail self mutation (sic), which can never be tolerated. Furthermore, according to the Catholic tradition, it is not permissible to artificially alter one's own appearance in a significant way, as it is a sign of vanity. It implies that permanently coloring the skin with drawings and figures of ink falls into this category.

 

Even more worrying is that tattoos violate the First Commandment because they are inseparable from pagan spirituality. Just as yoga or witchcraft cannot be Christianized, neither can modern tattoos. Regardless of the intention, they serve as a conduit to the false gods.

Steve Gilbert's book, A Tattoo History: A Source Book, notes that in ancient times, the actual process of tattooing, which involved complex rituals and taboos, could only be performed by priests and was associated with beliefs that were secrets only known to members of the priestly caste...

 

 

Fr Dwight Longenecker's Jerusalem Cross

The tattoos originated in connection with ancient rituals of scarification and bloodshed that were associated with religious practices intended to bring the human soul into harmony with supernatural forces and ensure continuity between this life and the next. ” (p. 158)

Ancient Egypt, sadly famous for its hidden practices, placed heavy emphasis on tattoos. Historians have noted tattoos on some mummies. They often contained symbols related to particular gods or rituals. Tattoos were considered a “amule” that could provide protection. Furthermore, certain tattoos were thought to have the spiritual power to alleviate pain.

Since the practices of Ancient Egypt have provided the basis for secret societies and false religions that endure to this day, it is almost certain that these tattooing practices have also continued with a hidden meaning.

Contemporary tribal cultures still openly use tattoos for spiritual purposes. Among them, the Maori tribe (sic) uses them as good luck charms. Each symbol contains its own spiritual meaning which is not evident to the casual observer. Could the designs offered at western tattoo parlors contain similar symbols? Seems like it.

Although some tattoos may lack explicit pagan symbols, they are nonetheless a portal into the demonic.

 

 

For this reason, the Church systematically banned tattoos whenever it was established in a region. Emperor Constantine set this precedent after his conversion, banning tattoos throughout the Roman Empire. For many centuries, Western European rulers maintained restrictions on tattoos.

 

She loved Harry Potter so much she inked her whole arm; when JK Rowling called out men in dresses she inked it all out again

In addition, missionaries in foreign lands made efforts to end the practice when they found it. That's why, until recently, we didn't see Catholic tattoos even in areas that were previously tribal, such as some uncivilized parts of Latin America.

Exorcists have expressed concern about the spiritual dangers of tattoos, and there are no shortage of scary stories about them. Exorcist Father Stephen Rosetti admitted they can cause demonic infestations. On one occasion, a deacon poured holy water on a woman's tattoo. She screamed it was burning him (sic), even though the water was cold. This is remarkable because the tattoo was simply of a rose, not a devil or any other hidden image.

Long-serving Vatican exorcist, Father Gabriele Amorth, also criticized the tattoos. Once, during an exorcism, a demon confessed to him that tattoos are imbued with evil symbolism and are a powerful tool for his use.

And what about "Catholic" tattoos? According to Father Chad Ripperger, they are the worst of all. Far from providing spiritual protection, they invite demons. In an interview, he said: "The worst tattoo I've ever had to remove... "It was a tattoo of St. Michael the Archangel."

These tattoos are a form of sacrilege that offends saints and angels rather than honoring them. In a sense, it’s understandable that some may think that “Catholic” tattoos could be a way of remembering God. However, it is a cheap substitute for engraving His memory in our hearts, which is much more necessary.

 

He raped 2 women in Scotland, then said he was a woman and is now in a women's prison.

Those who wish to honor Our Lord through physical symbols can do so by wearing escapulars (sic), blessed medals, cords of saints (such as the cord of Saint Philomena or the cord of Saint Joseph) and, most importantly in our days, modest and counter-revolutionary clothing.

We can also consecrate ourselves, in body and soul, to our Blessed Mother, so that our own being becomes a reminder of the God to whom we belong. All of this is a more effective way to get closer to God.

Tattoos should always be avoided. Instead of joining the Cultural Revolution, Catholics should fight it and cling to the good customs of bygone eras.https://www.facebook.com/CatholicTraditionEvangelization/posts/tattoos-always-open-the-door-of-the-soul-to-the-devil-rita-a-stewarta-few-decade/1041193831380667/

The Martyrdom of St Thomas Becket (Albert-Pierre Dawant)

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