Long a fan of Flannery O’Connor, I recently came across this article by Lauren Meyers. It was originally published on the Word on Fire website. Enjoy.

Tattoos are on the rise in the United States. A recent Pew survey showed that 33 percent of Americans have at least one tattoo, and 41 percent of people under the age of thirty have been inked. The industry is projected to grow immensely over the next few years, and workplaces commonly accept visible tattoos in their dress codes. The trend begs the question: why are people flocking to this formerly taboo practice? Continue reading →