Just something I found amusing. (Baptist, spirits, quote, Satan)
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I just recently had my 18th birthday (August 27th). I went to the mall to shop for clothing. My mom came with me. I'm open-minded when it comes to clothing, so I wear all kinds of stuff. One day, I'll look like a skater, another day a punk rocker, and another day a hip-hopper (Except the clothes fit.), etc. My only limit is goth or emo. I don't like either style. Anyway, I'm sure anybody who has been to a mall before has heard of a clothing store called Hot Topic. They sell mainly punk rock, goth, and emo clothing. They are also usually playing the type of music that goes with the culture. Well, I went to Hot Topic, and my mom hesitated to go in. I asked why and she didn't answer. Then I said "There aren't any evil spirits or demons waiting inside for you.", so then she came in and looked around with me. She is a Baptist.
I found this funny, but I didn't say so. I guess I just don't understand how people think an atmosphere they consider "dark" would effect them at all if they are so sure of their beliefs. I mean, if you truly believe that you are saved and your god is looking after you, what's with being scared to walk into a store that you consider to be (For a lack of a better term.) "dark"?
This isn't directed towards any specific religion. Anybody can answer.
The dark simply symbolises the unknown.
And it is not uncommon for people to be insecure, because life itself is 1 big unknown.
The only thing that is sure is that 1 day you’ll die.
The dark simply symbolises the unknown.
And it is not uncommon for people to be insecure, because life itself is 1 big unknown.
The only thing that is sure is that 1 day you’ll die.
Well, to the religious, the dark usually means an evil spirit, demon, or something similar.
Some people never grow out of their childhood fear of the dark, just replace the bopgyman with satanic stuff..I guess darkness just represents being surrounded with evil..Something you fear, because you can't see it
Second - Thats a good question. There have been many times in our country where something "dark" has been hated for what seems like no real good reason. Consider that after the Columbine shootings took place, schools started banning dressing in all black and wearing trenchcoats, the case against the West Memphis 3 was based heavily on the defendants being "gothic"/dressed in black, in old black and white movies the bad guys wore black and lurked in the dark/shadows while the good guys wore white.
it could also just be that she sees the store and its atmosphere is icky or uncomfortable, not necessarily satanic.
i know i can't stand the emo/goth crowd. individuals are fine (i have two emo/goth cousins; love 'em dearly, but have to roll my eyes when they come in dressed like marilyn manson and my chemical romance), but the whole genre is kind of annoying in my opinion.
the only reason i go into hot topic is for the metallica/led zeppelin/guns&roses tee shirts. other than that, yeah, i can't stand its 'dark' and depressing attitude either.
There have been many times in our country where something "dark" has been hated for what seems like no real good reason.
Agreed.
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Consider that after the Columbine shootings took place, schools started banning dressing in all black and wearing trenchcoats
One of the dean's at a high school I went to years back was always trying to ban clothing. I remember when one very cold winter morning, about 15 guys came in wearing black Carhartt bib overalls. To make it worse for them, they were all walking together. Instant ban. Banning things doesn't really change anything IMO.
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the case against the West Memphis 3 was based heavily on the defendants being "gothic"/dressed in black,
As dumb as it is, things like these still happen to this day.
it could also just be that she sees the store and its atmosphere is icky or uncomfortable, not necessarily satanic.
It's possible, but I doubt it. The look on her face after I said there are no evil spirits or demons in the store said it all. You know the "Thank god" look?
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i know i can't stand the emo/goth crowd. individuals are fine (i have two emo/goth cousins; love 'em dearly, but have to roll my eyes when they come in dressed like marilyn manson and my chemical romance), but the whole genre is kind of annoying in my opinion.
I don't have a problem with goths or emos. I just don't hang around those kinds of crowds or dress that way.
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the only reason i go into hot topic is for the metallica/led zeppelin/guns&roses tee shirts. other than that, yeah, i can't stand its 'dark' and depressing attitude either.
aaron out.
To each his own. The atmosphere of Hot Topic doesn't bother me at all, and I'm not a depressed person.
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The dark simply symbolises the unknown.
..I guess darkness just represents being surrounded with evil..Something you fear, because you can't see it
