the one's who wear black, and heavy eye makeup.
are they a form of christianity?
i've noticed some with crusafixes
2007-03-24 01:27:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
oh and wacky hair
2007-03-24 01:27:37 · update #1
goths are a subculture that has in common music they listen to and the way they dress (black, heavy make-up).
They don't have a common belief/religion. Some are atheist, some are christian, some want to be "evil" so they pretend to worship the devil or whatever.
Some wear the cross, but usually just as a fashion item - huge silver crosses with black pearls in them or whatever. Some will wear pentagrams just to appear more "evil".
They're just a group of teens who dress eccentrically to appear different. they're not a religious group.
2007-03-24 01:43:16 · answer #1 · answered by Ymmo the Heathen 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Not all Goths wear black and heavy eye makeup. They are not a form of Christianity. Each Goth is an individual and retains their individual beliefs. The goth subculture is a contemporary subculture prevalent in many countries. It began in the United Kingdom during the early 1980s in the gothic rock scene, an offshoot of the post-punk genre. The goth subculture has survived much longer than others of the same era, and has continued to diversify. Its imagery and cultural proclivities indicate influences from nineteenth century Gothic literature, mainly through horror movies.
Styles are often borrowed from the Elizabethan, Victorian or medieval period and often express catholic or other religious imagery such as crucifixes or ankhs. Gothic music encompasses a number of different styles. Common to all is a tendency towards a "dark" sound and outlook.
Spiritual, supernatural, and religious imagery has frequently played an important part in gothic fashion, song lyrics, and visual art. In particular, aesthetic elements from Catholicism play a major role in goth culture. Reasons for donning such imagery vary between individuals, and range from expression of religious affiliation, satire, or simply decorative effect.
2007-03-26 08:33:29 · answer #2 · answered by i_c_death_in_ur_eyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no single belief that unites gothic culture. At most, you could point to an appreciation for the darker side of life, but this does not mean evil. Goths are not a religious movement, and no single religion defines them. Some just wear crucifixes as a fashion statement. Others might do so for genuine religious sentiments.
2007-03-24 13:20:25 · answer #3 · answered by Technopygmalion 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the Goth. The Goth Culture itself is derived from the Pop music of the 80's. Christians, Pagans, etc... all can be Goth and still retain their religious preference. Goth isn't a religion, it's a music culture.
I was Goth before Goth was cool. lol
2007-03-24 08:51:51 · answer #4 · answered by Kithy 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
one of my daughters is a goth and she believes in cats and sleeping. i don't think they're a homogeneous group with binding beliefs, they're just kids making a statement, though they're not exactly sure what that statement is.
2007-03-24 08:33:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
They believe in Black clothes, Make-up,Piercings ,tattoos,Welfare,and not working .
they usually see a psychiatrist because they feel un accepted .
Look at yourselves ,You don`t want to be accepted.
2007-03-24 09:16:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a fashion not a religion.
2007-03-24 08:43:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
some goths are just goth for the look others worship the devil.
2007-03-24 08:33:18 · answer #8 · answered by Musicfreak 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Awful music!
2007-03-24 08:30:00 · answer #9 · answered by sarah k 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
They don't know what they believe in.
They are just dressing like that for attention.
2007-03-24 08:30:56 · answer #10 · answered by holeeycow 5 · 4⤊ 4⤋