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tattooing and piercing  

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  • The distinction between religious rituals that involve tattooing or piercing of the body and cultural practices that include tattooing and piercing is often difficult to make as tattooing and piercing are common in rites of passage and as a mark of status and rank that may reflect spiritual prowess. Tattoos may also serve as a sign of religious devotion or as a talisman or amulet providing protection.Tattooing is an ancient practice. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Religion; Tattooing and Piercing]

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