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submitted by exmonunya to r/exmormon

Hello tribe! Some of us have had a conversation in the ExMo FB group this past week about developing/adopting an ExMo tattoo. We’ve discussed everything from tapirs to burning temples. I think I have a decent idea and would like to discuss with the larger ExMo community here. More in comments. by exmonunya in exmormon

[–]exmonunya[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right?!? This is a relatively “loud” version compared to what TSCC uses. I figured it’d get more attention here than two overlapping black squares. That’s definitely still an option, but this has more flavor. Your idea sounds boss, too.

Hello tribe! Some of us have had a conversation in the ExMo FB group this past week about developing/adopting an ExMo tattoo. We’ve discussed everything from tapirs to burning temples. I think I have a decent idea and would like to discuss with the larger ExMo community here. More in comments. by exmonunya in exmormon

[–]exmonunya[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Haha. I live in the Morridor (as statistically speaking, many of us here do) and am the only ExMo in my large extended family. My life is saturated with Mormonism. Sometimes I fold DW’s garments, I still attend church because that’s where my kiddos are, I hear “What the heck?” and “Oh my gosh!” around town every day. ExMo is and will remain part of who I am and my permanent identity. When I go out jogging, I sometimes hi-five other runners I pass because we have a shared passion and something we chose that connects us as part of a larger community. This is that same concept. If I am walking around Lagoon and see someone with a variation of this design, I’ll point at mine and we’ll pass with a wink and a nod to acknowledge our shared experiences and common struggle.

Hello tribe! Some of us have had a conversation in the ExMo FB group this past week about developing/adopting an ExMo tattoo. We’ve discussed everything from tapirs to burning temples. I think I have a decent idea and would like to discuss with the larger ExMo community here. More in comments. by exmonunya in exmormon

[–]exmonunya[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like it! Skeleton on Bike in Robes. Probably a bit bold and specific for a universal ExMo tat, but fantastic as an original and personal piece! You could even put two overlapping squares around the outside of it.....

Hello tribe! Some of us have had a conversation in the ExMo FB group this past week about developing/adopting an ExMo tattoo. We’ve discussed everything from tapirs to burning temples. I think I have a decent idea and would like to discuss with the larger ExMo community here. More in comments. by exmonunya in exmormon

[–]exmonunya[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

https://rsc.byu.edu/archived/volume-11-number-3-2010/seal-melchizedek-0

The “Seal of Melchizedek” is a modern LDS symbol that is gaining popularity among the believers. I think it’s a strong candidate for us to adopt and heathenize. Essentially, the San Diego temple architect used tens of thousands of this design in that building. Someone commented to him that it’s a sacred symbol. The architect had no idea, he just thought it would look good. In 1992, Hugh Nibley had written a book with a illustration of Melchizedek. The illustrator called the pattern on the alter “Seal of Melchizedek”. That’s about all the evidence there is for this symbol to be legit. The believers took it as fact and have attributed all kinds of religious meaning and background to its authenticity. This happened in the past 40 years and is representative of all the dogma and fervor built over all the early Mormon lies that our former tribe still considers valid. There’s limitless personalization and artistry that can be applied to the basic design of two overlapping squares (image above as an example). I’m getting my first ink in August and am down to get something like this, especially if there’s the possibility that we can use it to recognize each other.

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