problemes only Christian Goths have
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:57 am
"being called a satanist, even though you wear a gigantic cross."
"searching in vain through the local music store under 'gospel' for xtian goth music" (if u live in s.a it's impossible)".........."having to
explain to your parents that :
- you are not a satanist even though you favour black, black, black and purple .
- the music you listen to actually does have Christian lyrics, even though they might not be able to decipher them
- no, you're not going out clubbing in your goth regalia on sunday night, "you're actually going to church"
- having parents move their little children a few rows further away when you seat yourself.
- when the pastor talks about heathens in his sermon and everyone turns to look at you.
- a new church member attempting to 'convert' you.
- when you are praising God in quiet, reverent worship, your bangles / rings / necklaces etc are loudly jangling .
- getting your tights / stockings hooked on the seat / pew in full view of everybody.
- you ran out of waterproof eyeliner, and after a little bit of a drizz during praise and worship your eyes make you look like frankenstein (or the bride of) [hmm..or robert smith on a bad makeup day!]
- getting up / down the steps (if any) of the church in your heels / huuuge boots (woe betide you if your church has a wooden floor... "clop, clop, bang, thud, clop, clop, bang, thud")
- if you're female : the peopel behind you moving further to your left / right because they can't see over your dramatic hairstyle which you've piled on top of your head with Victorian ringlets.
- if you're male : forgetting to take your carl mcoy black stetson off when you seat yourself, and the ppl behind you asking you to take it off in order to see the lyrics
- going to a church gathering after church, and when you arrive they take off the don francisco cd and put on a Christian country album (it's the only thing they have with a beat) in order to make you feel more comfortable [ok, ok, that is highly unlikely to happen.. in mean, why would they try to make you feel more comfortable?? hehe, just kidding!!]
- visiting a new church, and the security guard follows you from your car to the church because you are "suspiciously dressed"
- another problem could be found in the black lipstick marks that you leave behind on the cup during the 'Lord?s Supper'...
-having your parents try and make you stop wearing black and tell you when you've worn it too much and having others think you're the next Columbine killer. -- Crimson .... (this is sad because those guys were not goth, like the media led everyone to believe)
(When you attend a Christian school) Your teachers are constantly getting on you about your walk with God even though you really are closer to God then all of the non-goths. (I wish my science teacher would realize that) from, Jenna
"Having your church's Preacher and/or Youth Minister come to your school, at lunch, to try and convert you, even though you already are a member of that church." ~Joshann
*Going shopping and trying not to buy something black, but always being drawn to the black items.
* Having "normal" Christians not understand and then, regular Goths not understand!
* Wearing black in the summer!
*I live in a small town in Argentina, and everytime I go out people can't stop starin' at me in a really strange way, Like I'm a vampire or something. I'm probably the only goth in my town. Christian_M
Having your mom go through your room, throw all your black clothes away and all your gothic stuff in the garbage because she thinks you're evil and joining a satanic cult! ~Joshann
all of these are from Kevin:
Catching the church bus in winter whilie wearing your silver cross (brrrr!)
Going to a christian university to visit and half the student body crosses themselves when you pass.
Meeting someone in the parking lot who says to their wife (look the outreach is working), then meeting them again when they find out you are the nursery worker. (he he)
Walking up to pray for someone and have them try to cast something out of you.
Sitting in front of a little kid who says "See mommy.. Van Helsing IS a christian"
"searching in vain through the local music store under 'gospel' for xtian goth music" (if u live in s.a it's impossible)".........."having to
explain to your parents that :
- you are not a satanist even though you favour black, black, black and purple .
- the music you listen to actually does have Christian lyrics, even though they might not be able to decipher them
- no, you're not going out clubbing in your goth regalia on sunday night, "you're actually going to church"
- having parents move their little children a few rows further away when you seat yourself.
- when the pastor talks about heathens in his sermon and everyone turns to look at you.
- a new church member attempting to 'convert' you.
- when you are praising God in quiet, reverent worship, your bangles / rings / necklaces etc are loudly jangling .
- getting your tights / stockings hooked on the seat / pew in full view of everybody.
- you ran out of waterproof eyeliner, and after a little bit of a drizz during praise and worship your eyes make you look like frankenstein (or the bride of) [hmm..or robert smith on a bad makeup day!]
- getting up / down the steps (if any) of the church in your heels / huuuge boots (woe betide you if your church has a wooden floor... "clop, clop, bang, thud, clop, clop, bang, thud")
- if you're female : the peopel behind you moving further to your left / right because they can't see over your dramatic hairstyle which you've piled on top of your head with Victorian ringlets.
- if you're male : forgetting to take your carl mcoy black stetson off when you seat yourself, and the ppl behind you asking you to take it off in order to see the lyrics
- going to a church gathering after church, and when you arrive they take off the don francisco cd and put on a Christian country album (it's the only thing they have with a beat) in order to make you feel more comfortable [ok, ok, that is highly unlikely to happen.. in mean, why would they try to make you feel more comfortable?? hehe, just kidding!!]
- visiting a new church, and the security guard follows you from your car to the church because you are "suspiciously dressed"
- another problem could be found in the black lipstick marks that you leave behind on the cup during the 'Lord?s Supper'...
-having your parents try and make you stop wearing black and tell you when you've worn it too much and having others think you're the next Columbine killer. -- Crimson .... (this is sad because those guys were not goth, like the media led everyone to believe)
(When you attend a Christian school) Your teachers are constantly getting on you about your walk with God even though you really are closer to God then all of the non-goths. (I wish my science teacher would realize that) from, Jenna
"Having your church's Preacher and/or Youth Minister come to your school, at lunch, to try and convert you, even though you already are a member of that church." ~Joshann
*Going shopping and trying not to buy something black, but always being drawn to the black items.
* Having "normal" Christians not understand and then, regular Goths not understand!
* Wearing black in the summer!
*I live in a small town in Argentina, and everytime I go out people can't stop starin' at me in a really strange way, Like I'm a vampire or something. I'm probably the only goth in my town. Christian_M
Having your mom go through your room, throw all your black clothes away and all your gothic stuff in the garbage because she thinks you're evil and joining a satanic cult! ~Joshann
all of these are from Kevin:
Catching the church bus in winter whilie wearing your silver cross (brrrr!)
Going to a christian university to visit and half the student body crosses themselves when you pass.
Meeting someone in the parking lot who says to their wife (look the outreach is working), then meeting them again when they find out you are the nursery worker. (he he)
Walking up to pray for someone and have them try to cast something out of you.
Sitting in front of a little kid who says "See mommy.. Van Helsing IS a christian"