The relationship between religion and tattoos range back since ancient times. This is because tattoos are primarily done by shamans and priests during olden times as means of expressing power and immortality. One of the earliest examples of such use of tattoos is evidenced by the discovery of the mummified tattooed corpse of the priestess Amunet in Egypt. Other significance of religious tattoos in the past includes godly protection, invocation of success and fertility. All of these reasons point to only one that is to harness the blessings and graces and establish a spiritual connection with the gods.

Nowadays it is very common to see individuals having a religious tattoo without necessarily being a religious leader or priest. Instead it is used as a means of expressing religious beliefs or affiliation with the different kinds of religion.

You can definitely know that a person is a Christian if he or she sports a cross tattoo. Aside from that, Christianity is also associated with figures of Christ, Mary, the saints and the angels. For Muslims, the most common design is that of Crescent Moon with a Star. For Jews, the Star of David and the menorah are often preferred. For Buddhists, a Lotus, a dharma wheel and the image of Buddha is the most common. Lastly, you can definitely recognize a Hindu by the distinct mark on their foreheads as well as the image of their gods.

This just goes to show that having a tattoo dos not necessarily mean that you have a bad or negative attitude. With a religious tattoo, you can both express yourself and at the same time show your praise and appreciation to your own God.