11/09/2026
I Grew Up Believing People With Tattoos Would Never Go to Heaven — Bishop Eddie Mulenga
By Muzamba Siandizya
For years, tattoos have come with a reputation. To some people, a tattoo is simply body art a form of self-expression, style or a way of carrying a meaningful memory.
But for others, tattoos have long been linked to negative stereotypes. People with tattoos have sometimes been labelled as rebellious, dangerous or even seen as people who have turned their backs on God.
Bishop Eddie Mulenga knows that stereotype all too well. Appearing on the Kenny T 1 on 1 podcast, Bishop Mulenga opened up about the beliefs he grew up with and revealed that, while he now sees tattoos differently, he was once taught to look at them through a very different lens.
The Bishop shared that growing up, he was made to believe that people with tattoos would not make it to heaven. It was a belief that stayed with him for years.
But as he grew older and gained an understanding of his faith, his views began to change. Today, Bishop Mulenga says he knows better and shared that one of his junior pastors actually has a tattoo.
And perhaps the biggest twist is that tattoos are not always what they seem. The Bishop revealed that one of his own junior pastors has a tattoo, showing that having ink on your skin does not automatically define your character, your faith or your relationship with God.
In the end, the message is simple: a tattoo is just a tattoo. It may bring in opinions, raise eyebrows and fuel stereotypes, but it does not tell the full story of the person wearing it. For Bishop Mulenga, what he once believed as a child has clearly changed and sometimes, knowing better simply means being willing to see people beyond the ink on their skin.
