Olympians Show Guts, Glory And Plenty Of Ink On Their Bodies Professing Faith

At the Summer Games, lots of skin is on display and many athletes use it as a testament to faith. There’s Anthony Davis — usually playing for the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers — with a cross and praying hands across his forearm. Fellow basketball pro Jayson Tatum, of the Boston Celtics, has a collection of religious tattoos, including “God’s will” and “Proverbs 3:5-6” across his back.

Tattooing Has Held A Long Tradition Dating Back To Jesus’ Crucifixion

(ANALYSIS) Holy Week and Easter are perhaps the most important days in the Christian calendar. Many associate those celebrations with church services, processions, candles, incense, fasting and penances. However, there is another tradition that many Christians follow — that of tattooing.

Analysis, Christianity, Culture, NewsGustavo MorelloMarch 14, 2024The Conversation, Gustavo Morello, Tattoos, Christianity, Christian tradition, Easter, Lent, Holy Week, Christiaity, news, Primary feature, Secondary featureComment

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