is a goth a type of religion?

Question

someone said this and i want to know if it is

Answer 1

no

Answer 2

Goth is non or multi-denominational, it really depends on the individual, it is not a church. It is an artistic and aesthetic movement which is distinguished from most other counter-cultural movements in that a member is instantly recognisable to the public at large

The various Gothic tribes which invaded and indeed controlled much of what is now Italy were largely Christian, they are credited with cementing the power of Christianity in the late republican period

The Ostrogoths were the eastern branch of the Gothic peoples who inhabited eastern Europe and parts of Asia- under Theodoric the Great and with the blessing of the Byzantine emperor Zeno they successfully wrested Italy from the hands of Odoacer (the 1st barbarian king of Italy)

The Visigoths were the western Gothic peoples inhabiting much of modern Germany, Luxembourg, France and parts of Scandanavia. They were seperated from the Ostrogoths when the latter were placed under the dominion of the Huns but briefly reunified with them when the Ostrogoths controlled Italy

Gothic architecture began in the high Mediaeval period and was characterised by a tendency towards sharply vaulted and extravagantly slender arches, with heavy ornamentation. The label "Gothic" was actually an insulting joke made by Renaissance society suggesting that the style was barbaric.

Gothic fiction, which includes such luminaries as Edgar Allan Poe, Anne Rice, Brams Stoker et al, was a style which was characterised by it's morbidity, obsession with graveyards and buildings in the Gothic or Neo-gothic style. It began in the late 18th c. as a celebration of the thrill of the fearful or dangerous, it was also often used as a vehicle for the criticism of Catholicism and Protestantism.

Gothic music is characterised by a fascination with literature, - particularly Gothic and Romantic (such as William Blake and S.T. Coleridge)- religion (often satirically), death and nihilism, mysticism, pagan practice and (more rarely) politics.
As such there is no sense in which Gothism could be said to be a religion or even a cult. There is often a sexual or even a sado-masochistic element in modern Gothic music and imagery- all of this drawing from the Gothic movement in previous centuries. Some see it as attention-seeking while others hail it as freedom of expression. I personally believe that it depends on the individual, there are some immature people who are attracted to the Gothic image without having any idea about what it means, and they think that black lipstick and black clothes are all that there is to it, while many more people live the Gothic lifestyle and enjoy the culture and shared experience which can be so difficult to find in modern society

Answer 3

Gothdom embraces all religions, all denominations and all races. Many Goths are atheists and a sizable minority are new age spiritualists, Wiccans and members of other alternative religious groups. There are Christian Goths. Basically Goth is not about religion, but with the imagery of religion. May goths wear crosses or ankhs, and there are many religious references in goth songs, but it is not a religious movement.

Goth uses religous imagery in some songs. Christian Death are big on this. Bauhaus did a couple of tracks with religious imagery. The Sisters have a quasi-religious name but this is ironic, their music shows that religion is not Andrew Eldritch's main concern - he prefers politics. Wayne Hussey of The Mission played at being a Mormon. Carl McCoy favoured shamanistic traditions and gnostic revelation. Religious jewellery is often worn, particularly crucifixes and ankhs. These are strong symbols with powerful subconscious effects. Sometimes they are worn as an satirical statement, sometimes not. For some it is just fashion.

Answer 4

No - there is no system of belief involved in being a Goth. It is a lifestyle or fashion choice. Some Goths like the style of dress, or the music involved, some are interested in the supernatural or alternative forms of spirituality, such as paganism but there is no singular code of ethics that binds them together.

There is no god of Goth - except perhaps Marilyn Manson.

Answer 5

Goth in its simplest form, is a subculture. A group of people who feel comfortable within each others company. There is no specific thing that defines what you need to do or be to fit into the goth scene (except of course the implied black clothing). People in the goth scene all have different musical tastes, follow different religions, have different occupations, hobbies, and fashion sense.

Answer 6

No, not at all. Goth is a fashion style; ie Hot Topic.

I would hope they were not referring to Wicca, Witchcraft, or Paganism for such an assumption would prove that person's lack of knowledge of those religions and practices.

However Goth could also refer to an ancient Germanic tribe that sacked Rome and thus could, via association refer to their tribal religion.

It all depends on the context of what the person was talking about.

Answer 7

No goth is not a religon it's a social category. Goth's fail to have a God or a belief sytem that is all thiers and every goth believes in. They all beilieve different things about religon, they are united instead by fashion and music.

Answer 8

uh no. Goth is subculture and fashion. They were full of it. Goth began in Germany in 70's as a alternative culture, rebellion.

Answer 9

no way. goths like the clothes and music associated with the name. its not a religion

Answer 10

1)no but it is a lifestyle
2)it's a tribe of germanic peoples who migrated in Europe during the early dark ages

Answer 11

No, Gothic is a mind set and a subculture!