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Hi Carl, I read a response to a girl's question where you said that you didn't know whether the Bible mentioned tattoos or not. Well Leviticus 19:28 clearly says not to. I'm not doubting your knowledge of the Bible itself, but I do worry that while giving advice you misinterpret the context.
Thanks for the reference,
Isaiah 44 says in verse 5 Some will proudly claim, 'I belong to the LORD.' Others will say, 'I am a descendant of Jacob.' Some will write the Lord's name on their hands and will take the honored name of Israel as their own.
Some will write the Lords name on their hands. Sounds like a tattoo to me.
Thanks for writing.
carl
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Carl Fuglein
Expertise
I can answer questions from teens & young adults concerning their faith walk and on social issues which affect their lives. I can answer questions on sex, homosexuality, and drugs and anything else that might be troubling you. After 30 years in youth ministry, nothing shocks me, and I promise to give straight answers to any and all questions. I can also answer questions from youth workers on problems they`re having with programming or with their groups.
Experience
I have been involved in youth and young adult ministries as a volunteer for over 30 years. I am currently a volunteer youth minister in a suburban UM church - I have a small group of 7th and 8th graders.
Organizations
United Methodist Church, Chrysalis, Walk to Emmaus, Cursillo
Education/Credentials
Several training seminars, 8 years at National Youth Workers Convention, 1 year at Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry
Awards and Honors
Certified lay speaker for UM Church
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