Tattoo artist and reality TV star Kat Von D has recently expressed her shift towards traditional Christianity and is opening up about finding a church home that prioritizes traditional practices.
Von D shared that the church she attends now is different than other ones she’d seen before, but that’s what drew her in.
“You know, we all dress nice when we go to church — that’s our own personal thing,” she said. “This is a sacred space. And I feel like other outlets and stuff just didn’t really align with what I’m looking for, you know? I feel like God spit me out on the doorsteps of the most perfect church for me.”
Von D also shared her initial experience at the church, which she said is a small congregation with “a lot of old people.” She and her family had arrived early and accidentally disrupted an early morning prayer circle.
“These people just stood up and embraced us,” she recalled. “They didn’t really care about who people think we are. They were just like, ‘Oh yeah, you’re the lady who just bought the house down the street, and we’ve actually been praying for you.’”
Von D also said she was primarily focused on learning from the pastor and studying the Bible.
“I want to learn about the Bible,” she said. “I don’t want necessarily feel-good stories. I’m here to learn.”
Von D has been outspoken about her recent conversion since posting a video of her baptism on her Instagram in September. The reality star has shared that she is still in the beginning foundation of her faith, but will continue to share her faith with her followers.
“I don’t really feel equipped to be the poster child for Christianity,” Von D said. “I think that I’m still learning and, as I do, I will become more equipped, but, for the time being, I feel like — I’ve never really been that and I don’t plan on doing that.”
