A man may describe himself as being "Straight Edge". Not to be confused with the measuring tool.
2007-01-01 08:36:04 · 6 answers · asked by jakemorris_2003 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
There are various reasons why people may choose to be straight edge, and there are various interpretations of the practice and various applications of the precepts.
Some use the lifestyle as a 'stepping stone' because they believe it will allow them to be more involved with their own mental and physical health. For many, straight edge involves refraining from promiscuous sexual activity. Rather than promoting strict abstinence, many straight edge persons believe in sex within caring relationships rather than one-night stands.
The appeal of straight edge has broadened beyond the initial scope of punk and indie culture and has appealed to youth of many cultures who eschew recreational drug use. Many people who are straight edge became attracted to it as a Counterculture option to what they see as a widespread drug culture.
Straight edge is considered to be a choice by many of its followers. In this sense, no one is born straight edge or has been straight edge their entire lives. Labeling oneself straight edge is a conscious decision that someone makes for themselves and is generally not seen as a label that is obtained by default. One is not straight edge simply because they don't drink, smoke, or do drugs; it requires an active decision and participation in a subculture.
Straight edge is not a religion, it is a philosophy. Some straight edgers feel that having a clear mind is a better way to approach life and/or spirituality. Many are atheist, such as Good Clean Fun, or agnostic, often believing in personal responsibility and rejecting the idea of a deity or any divine moral law. In many circles, the lifestyle has associations with spirituality—there were at one time significant Hare Krishna straight edge movements.
Christians involved in the punk/hardcore subculture sometimes consider themselves straight edge; indeed, the rejection of illicit substances, alcohol consumption (particularly underage) and premarital sex is commonly encouraged by many mainstream churches and their youth groups. It should not be assumed, however, that the self-identification as straight edge is a casual replacement of one label with another. Prominent self-identified Christian straight edgers include the ex-bassist of Throwdown, at least one member of Comeback Kid, and at least one member of Stretch Arm Strong. There has also been criticism of Christians being involved within the straight edge community—reflected in songs such as "This Ain't No Cross On My Hand" by Limp Wrist, "Real Edgemen Hate Jesus" by XfilesX, and "Straight Edge Punks Not Christian *****" by Crucial Attack.
2007-01-01 09:06:23 · answer #1 · answered by Grapy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Straight Edge (sXe, xXx, or "Edge") refers to a lifestyle, a personal commitment, a philosophy, and a subculture that is closely associated with hardcore punk music. Straight edgers abstain from recreational drugs, including tobacco and alcohol. Some followers of the straight-edge philosophy also abstain from promiscuous sex, the regular use of painkillers, and the intake of caffeine. Some also practice vegetarianism or veganism.
2007-01-01 08:43:58 · answer #2 · answered by coutterhill 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't know how this ties in with the other answer, but straight edge is associated with usually punk or indie music. It's a lifestyle of no drugs, sex, tattoos, alcohol and such. "straight edge" has now evolved out of music and anybody can be straight edge.
2007-01-01 08:46:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I understand it, a straight edge is someone who doesn't drink, doesn't do drugs, and when they go to a rave they put black Xs on their hands to mark their special status.
The believe, boiled down for me by a straight edge is, "You haven't gotta be messed up all the time to have fun." This was obviously either designed by a young person, for whom there is no such thing as moderation in one's drink, or by an alcoholic, for whom the exact same rules apply.
2007-01-01 08:43:20 · answer #4 · answered by wood_vulture 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on the 2d ingredient (sXe, xXx, or "ingredient") refers to a existence-form, a private dedication, a philosophy, and a custom it extremely is heavily related with hardcore punk song. on the 2d edgers abstain from entertainment drugs, such as tobacco and alcohol. some followers of the on the 2d-ingredient philosophy additionally abstain from promiscuous intercourse, the traditional use of painkillers, and the intake of caffeine. some additionally practice vegetarianism or veganism.
2016-10-19 08:05:04 · answer #5 · answered by saleh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one that always tries & wants to do the right thing. One that can be trusted, and speaks the truth.
"straight" to the point where he doesn't drink, no drugs, if unmarried remains celibate or is a virgin
christlike or prophet-like...stays on "straight" and narrow
2007-01-01 08:41:23 · answer #6 · answered by Ted Jordan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋