Christians & clubbing

Laula777 · #1 15th June 2010, 06:14 AM

Basically what I'm asking is whether it's ok for Christians to go clubbing or not? I know of some who are against it, while others are for it (including a school chaplain). So...any thoughts on whether it's ok for Christians to go clubbing or not?

chocoberries · #2 15th June 2010, 10:33 AM

I always hear major debates about this. I don't see a problem with this if the intentions are kept pure. God looks at our hearts. If you're going there to get a guy/girl or to get crunk then yea..that's not ok as a christian.

Although I don't see a problem with christians and clubbing..like a lot of things clubbing can get addictive..some people started off as going occassionally (e.g birthdays etc) then it turns to once every few months, then weeks, then every week, it starts to become regular if they are not careful. Sometimes these kind of places have more of an influence on us than we think. Make sure your intentions are pure and stay strong in yourself and in Christ, i don't see it as a problem.

However, saying that, the enemy can tempt anyone, make sure the enemy isn't drawing you into something. I find these kind of places are more places non-christians go for escapism...covering up their own true insecurities and issues with a worldly created artificial surrounding...it's like their 'church' if you like..

citizenthom · #3 15th June 2010, 10:59 AM

Here's the question: why do you want to go clubbing?

Luther073082 · #4 15th June 2010, 02:11 PM

I will say that I've only been to one club and that was prior to me becomming a Christian.

That said from what I've seen and know I don't see how clubs and clubbing for the most part are compatible with the Christian faith.

I guess what the question is what exactly a club is like, what the other people at the club are like and what you are going there for.

explodingboy · #5 15th June 2010, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by chocoberries

I find these kind of places are more places non-christians go for escapism...covering up their own true insecurities and issues with a worldly created artificial surrounding...it's like their 'church' if you like..

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Admittedly, I've never been out to clubbing, I'm a real Ale pub person myself, but I don't think I've ever seen night clubs describe us churches for the non-believers before.

I just assumed they were where people went for fun with friends. In such numbers, that I'd never go to such a place because I'm far to anti social, and like a refreshing drink and conversation if I'm socializing.

As to the OP, depends on the club, As I'd assume an alcohol free disco for younger adults isn't on par with a trance club with caged go-go dancers. I think it comes down to using your nogging, and a side of common sense. If your going to have a little dance and socialize with friends, I doubt it will be a sin filled evening. If on the other hand your snorting coke in a club toilet chances you've probably broken a few commandments.

Trashionista · #6 15th June 2010, 09:21 PM

I enjoy going clubbing. I don't really do anything I'd personally feel embarassed about; I don't carry myself like I've escaped from the Jersey Shore, but I will flirt. I don't go every weekend, but I'll go every 2-3 months when the mood strikes. You can't wear a lot of the bodycon AA dresses anywhere but nightclubs, and I have a serious fetish for Helmut Lang/bodycon/Alexander Wang/bandage dresses/Herve Leger style/'inspired' cuts.

There are very few places, afterall, you can listen/dance to Prince & Madonna all night, while downing Stellas and Amaretto Sours.

Trashionista · #7 15th June 2010, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by explodingboy

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As to the OP, depends on the club, As I'd assume an alcohol free disco for younger adults isn't on par with a trance club with caged go-go dancers. I think it comes down to using your nogging, and a side of common sense. If your going to have a little dance and socialize with friends, I doubt it will be a sin filled evening. If on the other hand your snorting coke in a club toilet chances you've probably broken a few commandments.

Actually, the all-ages clubs here are worse than the 19+ & 21+ clubs. Underage, naive girls at these all-ages clubs (underage clubs don't really exist. They're for underage kids, but it doesn't stop older people from showing up...), are prey for old creepers. At least - generally - by the time you're 21, you've got a bit more experience with the opposite sex than at 15.

NiobiumTragedy · #8 15th June 2010, 11:28 PM

I use to go clubbing all the time when I lived in a place that actually had good clubs. We're talking 5 nights a week a lot of weeks because it was something I enjoyed.

Was there anything wrong with it? Not at all. I would go to dance and have fun. There is nothing wrong with that. I would have the occasional drink, but if you know when to stop, then no worries.

I often find it amusing how some people have such little faith in themselves that they think if they are surrounded by sin that it's inevitable they will sin themselves. It goes to show a lack of strength in their own faith is all.

white dove · #9 15th June 2010, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by Trashionista

I enjoy going clubbing. I don't really do anything I'd personally feel embarassed about; I don't carry myself like I've escaped from the Jersey Shore, but I will flirt. I don't go every weekend, but I'll go every 2-3 months when the mood strikes.

Originally Posted by NiobiumTragedy

I use to go clubbing all the time when I lived in a place that actually had good clubs. We're talking 5 nights a week a lot of weeks because it was something I enjoyed.

Was there anything wrong with it? Not at all. I would go to dance and have fun. There is nothing wrong with that. I would have the occasional drink, but if you know when to stop, then no worries.

I often find it amusing how some people have such little faith in themselves that they think if they are surrounded by sin that it's inevitable they will sin themselves. It goes to show a lack of strength in their own faith is all.

Both of those posts. In addition, when I went out clubbing, I went because I absolutely loved to dance, I enjoyed the energy from dancing around others and I had good times with friends. It does matter what your intentions are and what you are really looking to get from it though. It also matters how you carry yourself because chances are, some things may get out of hand if you're not on the ball. Stay sober. Some of the best times I've ever had was being completely sober and dancing until 5:00am.

cloudstrife007 · #10 16th June 2010, 10:24 AM

What everyone has talked about is true. Yes, God looks at our heats. I'd like to take it a step further in discussing that sometimes it's not just about what we think, but how others think aswell. The bible talks about not causing others to stumble and also about how we need to be serving others.
1) If a younger or less mature Christian saw that you were clubbing, then they would think it to be ok. But they may not know your intention so it needs to be explained to them somehow.
2) We can control ourselves. That's great. But can others around us have the same level of control and level headedness? If I know my friend is going to fall into heavy drinking or fall into chasing after girls for some fun, am I still going to egg my friends to go clubbing?