Cross Tattoos Make Their Mark

Getting a tattoo is a very personal and permanent reminder or symbol of someone or something you hold dear. The Cross is a very common tattoo and while that might not surprise you, it might surprise you to find that the cross has been an important symbol for centuries, predating the Christian cross. Before getting a cross tattoo it would be worthwhile learning its history and origin.

The symbol of the cross has been found on artifacts dating as far as 1500b.c. The cross symbol has been found in nearly every known culture on the planet and has various meanings, but nearly all of them refer to the sacred, protective, and transcendent.

The cross can represent an intersection of time, space, and psyche. The sign of the cross has been associated with torture and death, and for the Christian it represents not only those things, but also forgiveness and renewal.

While some denominations argue that tattoos are forbidden in The Bible, this is a matter of dispute. 
The verse that comes into question is Leviticus 19:28. Most scholars agree that this was a cultural and ceremonial edict and not a moral one. Most agree that if you believe in Christ as your savior then you agree that His death on The Cross was propitiation for your sins and that makes the matter moot.

Designs For Cross Tattoos

There are many cross symbols to choose from and the style often determines what is being represented. A cross within a circle often represents the seasons or cycles of nature, eternity, or unity and is one of the oldest symbols in the world. The Egyptian cross represents both physical and eternal life, and Chi-Rho, The Celtic, and many other cross designs represent the Christian faith or some saint.

There are many cross designs and coupled with banners, flowers, names, or other meaningful symbols, the cross tattoo has definitely “made its mark”. If you would like yo make your make with a cross tattoo, check out the membership site Tattoo Me Now and Chopper Tattoo. They have hundreds of cross and religious tattoo designs to view and print out.