The Dual Path: CoBM and Other Faiths
A question frequently posed to our ministers is whether an individual can maintain their membership in a traditional religious community while also belonging to the Church of Body Modification. Can one be a Christian, Jewish, or a Buddhist and still walk the path of spiritual body modification?
Body Suspension: 10 Frequently Asked Questions
Body suspension is a practice that often leaves observers with many questions. Whether you are considering your first suspension or are simply curious about the mechanics of the ritual, these are the most common inquiries we encounter.
The Work That Remains
For sixteen articles, we have explored the sacred geography of our own skin. We have talked about pain, reclamation, intent, and community.
My Story Will Wrinkle: On Aging and a Life Etched in Skin
We do not live in a static museum. We live in dynamic, changing bodies. To expect a tattoo to look the same after thirty years as it did the day it was finished is to misunderstand both skin and time.
The Map, The Journey, and The Mirror
This path, mind, body, and soul, is the sacred work we do. We are the mapmakers, the travelers, and the ones who, in the end, are waiting to be found.