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Christian: Dancing?

Captain Civic

version 2.0
I attend a Baptist church, and I know a few people who go there that dancing goes against their faith. Does anyone have any insight on this?
 

sandy whitelinger

Veteran Member
I attend a Baptist church, and I know a few people who go there that dancing goes against their faith. Does anyone have any insight on this?
Generally I'm a Baptist although up here they call them nondemoniational fundamental Bible believers, and dancing is frown upon along the lines that it is too pleasing to the flesh. I'm not going to say I agree with that all that much though.
 

Lindsey-Loo

Steel Magnolia
I'm not a Baptist, but I am a Christian, and I believe that any kind of dancing that would allow you to lust after someone, or for someone to lust after you is wrong. Unless, of course, you and that someone are married. :D That's why I don't attend school dances, because there are too many openings for sin and sinful thoughts and those types of events.
 
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angellous_evangellous

Guest
We believe sex outside of marriage is bad, yes. Especially (IMO) when it concerns irresponsible high schoolers.

:biglaugh:

I attended a Baptist college in a small town. When the trustees heard that we were planning a dance, they would rent out all the facilities in the town and even the surrounding area for that night to prevent "foot functions."

Boogie till ya drop.:shout:shout
 

astarath

Well-Known Member
Absolutely not there are several cases in the scriptures in which dance is not only allowed but used as a method of worship. Once again it is not the action but rather the purpose that defines the morality of the issue. If you are dancing in order to grind up against somebody not the purest of intentions however dance can be pure and pleasing in the eyes of God.
 

Captain Civic

version 2.0
If you are dancing in order to grind up against somebody not the purest of intentions

That's basically what I meant. People put it in place so that they won't allow themselves for it to happen. I can avoid that without putting it down as a restrictive clause in my faith.
 

astarath

Well-Known Member
However a dance for the sake of fellowship of youth is not offensive if the intentions are kept pure and the purpose is merely growing closer as group of Christians go for it!
 

astarath

Well-Known Member
brash generalisation as well. Not all highschoolers especially those who would attend a dance being held at a baptist church can be deemed irresponsible. This is a case of intentions and where better to teach them how to build responsible habits toward relationships than in an environment of fellowship?
 

jbird

New Member
I go to a reformed presbyterian church and to become a member, one has to take an oath that he will not dance or drink. I think the reason being is that it could be a stumbling block (as the bible describes it:
Romans 14: 13 KJV) to someone who has a problem with it. Im sure there are some dances that are not harmful at all. If someone came out of something like that and it was an idol to him/her we try to avoid hurting anyone. Beside most dances are meant to be sensual and lustful. Drinking is the same in that it could have been something a newly saved person has come out of. Everyone here knows at least one person who is or has been an alcoholic. So why not just refrain from drinking it...why not refrain from dancing?
 

astarath

Well-Known Member
One might as well swear of speaking as well...you might lie. Take out your eyes you might commit adultery. This concept of removal of life in order to live sinlessly is antiquated and wrong. If we learn to dance in an appropriate manner that is fulfilling to both a relationship or into worshipping and know that it can have pure purposes. Learning to drink in responsible portions or in the case of takinf sacrament is a vital and important lesson. Neither dancing nor drinking are sins rather Satan has taught the world how to sin through them. As Christians we need to be teaching the world how to worship through them not abstain from them entirely!
 

jbird

New Member
Theres that verse in the Bible that says even our righteousness are as filthy rags. So should we stop being good because we are filthy sinners? No! We should be on our knees every day praying for the forgiveness of God and the strength to overcome temptation. Even as Christians temptation is great. It is a Christians choice to drink and dance or to do without I'm just saying we practice abstinence to prevent temptation.
 

astarath

Well-Known Member
Ephesians teaches us to be Christ like. Christ did not refrain from life but rather lived it to its fullest but without sin. He drank wine and blessed the drinking of it at festivals. He encouraged worship in all of its forms. He did not say because there is sin dont do things that might lead to sin but rather do all things according to the will of God. As the drinking of wine and dancing are both permitted and exalted acts in the Bible (the Word of God) there is most assuredly merit to the action. However one must always keep in mind that Satan's whisper can be strong and a line must be drawn. Where do we learn this standard...well how about from our congregation that teaches us how to dance in an appropriate and pleasing manner at a dance. Or at church functions where we teach those of age the biblical value of taking wine and more importantly the parents within the congregation teach their children how not to be lured into gluttony but rather have the power to overcome adversity of sin!
 

Captain Civic

version 2.0
Ephesians teaches us to be Christ like. Christ did not refrain from life but rather lived it to its fullest but without sin. He drank wine and blessed the drinking of it at festivals. He encouraged worship in all of its forms. He did not say because there is sin dont do things that might lead to sin but rather do all things according to the will of God. As the drinking of wine and dancing are both permitted and exalted acts in the Bible (the Word of God) there is most assuredly merit to the action. However one must always keep in mind that Satan's whisper can be strong and a line must be drawn. Where do we learn this standard...well how about from our congregation that teaches us how to dance in an appropriate and pleasing manner at a dance. Or at church functions where we teach those of age the biblical value of taking wine and more importantly the parents within the congregation teach their children how not to be lured into gluttony but rather have the power to overcome adversity of sin!

I agree with you astarath, but I see jbird's point. Some people can be tempted into certain things easier than others. I have no problems controlling how much I drink, but I know people (and not just non-Christians) who have trouble drawing the line. I think it's a matter of personal recognition. I have no problems with drinking or dancing, but if it tempts others, then perhaps abstaining is the best option.
 

atomic47

Member
Some of the best experiences of my life were dancing. I'll admit, I went to raves quite a bit, but the joy I experienced when I "let go" and just had fun were incredible, and you get to share the experience it with other people.
 

blackout

Violet.
I'm just about dying trying to stay out of this same faith debate.:areyoucra
:dancer::tribal:

Dance is the physical expression of love and joy...
in the heartbeat & pulse of our physical manifestation...
sensuality sweat & all...

ok... thank you I feel much better...
time for a little groovy hip hop on my exercise step now...:run:
 
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