Your questions are wonderful and well thought out. They deserve more attention than a simple reply here. I will take some time to consider them carefully and -most importantly- prayerfully. I will answer these in my next post.

Blessings,

Michael

Questions:

How can I better understand the logic process of the typical gothic mind? I mean in terms of politics, music, art, etc. Usually when I think goth I think of something borderline macabre but I really don’t think this does justice to gothic culture.

Also, how can I relate to goths as a non-goth? I feel like I share a fair amount of similarities but I do major differences with the subculture, one small aspect being a difference in physical dress.

How can I be more informed on what goths are concerned/interested in? This question is especially geared towards life/existential/philosophical questions.

And finally… mixing Christian apologetics with Christian witness with goths….. any suggestions or references? Books, articles, blogs??? ^^

Thanks again for sharing your burden.

I don’t know what I’m here to say other than that your words rang true, so thank you for that.

Agreed.

“The danger in this very small community is the mixing of [C]hristianity of aspects of the occult.”

Which is all the more reason that we especially must be on guard and hold to the truth of God’s Word. I have seen this all too often; those who would “borrow” imagery in the name of faith, and soon fall quickly to error; delving into something that they should have had no part in to begin with. I cannot stress how crucial it is for us to be on guard.

“So, if you should choose to do this be ready for a witness because it will happen when you least expect it.”

This is the most wonderful thing about our walk, for even among the gothic community we are unique and provoke all manner of opportunity for sharing the Gospel. I have had the opportunity, and still get the opportunity, to share Christ with some of – what I call – the most unlikely people. I call them unlikely because normally these individuals would have nothing to do with a person sharing the Gospel, yet by the grace of God they’ll not only give me an ear and opportunity, but also engage and ask questions.

I think that is the underlining motivation for this site. To help encourage our small community to stand fast in their faith; to make Christ the focus of their lives, and to look to His word for truth, and not to fables or strange aberrant amalgams created by mixing our most holy Faith with other religions and/or spiritualities. This is where I have seen us lack.

I don’t think I’m here to “fix” anything. I only desire to point all to Christ.

Soli Deo Gloria!,

~Michael

A christian goth is very imaginative just like a child is. With that you can use gothic imagery and words to express the gospel in those realms.
One little example that I have done shortly after I became a believer………. I took a regular nail, about 4″ and tied it around a string to be like a necklace. Then I took dark red finger nail polish and painted 3/4 of the nail. This creates a 2 fold message. It would fit neatly into the genre of the underground because of its look but it also causes the average person out there to ask “why are you wearing a nail around your neck” So, if you should choose to do this be ready for a witness because it will happen when you least expect it.

I think it is much smaller now than it was when I was younger, but it is still there.

I appreciate the encouragement greatly.

Blessings,

~Michael

Just wanted to know that I like what you have to say!