is dancing of the devil?

ciciliahelquist · Jul 16, 2005

in my school (private christian) we didnt have prom but we had winter formal, because they said dancing was bad. is dancing really of the devil? i {personaly} dont think so.

Trizm · Jul 16, 2005

Naah I dont think so either. They are just afraid that all the christian kids will start freakin up in the school dance. They just wanna keep some morals in your highschool so they throw away some of your freedoms. Dont get the perception that dancing is evil though, theres nothing wrong with it.

dvduval · Jul 17, 2005

Dancing is a great way for men and women to interact in a way that allows them to get to know each other, as well as many others from the opposite sex without any obligation to date. I especially refer to ballroom dancing.

just_dance · Jul 18, 2005

dvduval said:
Dancing is a great way for men and women to interact in a way that allows them to get to know each other, as well as many others from the opposite sex without any obligation to date. I especially refer to ballroom dancing.

yes I have to agree. Dancing I thinka way of praise.

Mysterium_Fidei · Jul 18, 2005

David danced before the Lord, if I'm correct.

HolyHeadbanger · Jul 20, 2005

dude, they did the same thing at my private school. dancing is a great way to worship, exercise, and meet new ppl! don't worry, there is nothing wrong with it.

simplicity · Jul 21, 2005

Well, I was at a church dance. It was non-alcoholic, of course. And it was very inspirational. I loved it. I actually broke a toe dancing that night. I think it's because I was wearing cowboy boots while doing a massive guitar hop. The dance was pretty cool and even my drive to the hospital.

AimN · Jul 24, 2005

I have to say that I have mixed feelings on this subject. I have been to all types of dances, and I would say that it depends upon the type of people that are surrounding you. If the dancing is kept innocent, then I think that it is pleasing to the Lord, but now a days it can get quite provocative.(which may be one of the reasons that it has been kept out of the school). Keep good company and all should be good!

ahumanistbloke · Jul 25, 2005

Swing is in no way shape or form of the devil!

BluGeneLady · Jul 30, 2005

I dont believe that dancing is of the devil because in the bible it says in many cases that people sang and danced in praise and worship of the lord. Thats what I believe.

jillyjam · Jul 30, 2005

BluGeneLady said:
I dont believe that dancing is of the devil because in the bible it says in many cases that people sang and danced in praise and worship of the lord. Thats what I believe.

I have to agree on that one!

Faith In God · Jul 30, 2005

You have to define dancing, here. Some [edit] I meant "Most" [/edit] dancing falls quite comfortably in either the category of 'carousing' or merely 'demon-possessed', though the latter is not as prevalent. The carousing dancing is all over, though.

ciciliahelquist · Jul 31, 2005

ok, well i guess the catagory i would put the dancing i am talking about would be "freak" dancing.

Faith In God · Jul 31, 2005

ciciliahelquist said:
ok, well i guess the catagory i would put the dancing i am talking about would be "freak" dancing.

What is "freak" dancing? Does it look suggestive? That'd be my litmus.

Eternity 4 Ever · Jul 31, 2005

Personally I don't think dancing is of the devil. My church has dance in are service at times it is like ballet. The bible says sing and use instruments and dance.

Victory of the Cross · Jul 31, 2005

No not of the devil

Kiwi · Aug 2, 2005

dancing is not of the devil because the devil cannot create, only subvert. So actually dancing came from God and then sometimes is gets subverted by people who are not looking to glorify God with their bodies either by dancing, singing, playing music etc. All these things are just tools, they cannot be evil in themselves, it depends on how they are used and for what purpose.

DollarDog · Aug 8, 2005

kiwi, that is a very very smart statement. thank you for that!
i do believe dancing is a great thing. i have been to nightclubs before where there is very little sensuality between the opposite sex, besides couples. I have also been to night clubs that play rap music, and i have seen some acts that only a husband and wife should ever engage in. just first hand wickedness and lust of the world.i believe very much of it depends on the music. what you put into your mind is what is going to reflect in your actions, just look at the most popular rap music, and the after effects on peoples vocabulary, anger, views of sex, and of power. i do believe that rap music is a great tool of destruction when used incorrectly. but back to dancing. very seldom have i really let my guard down during worship, and danced like a do when my favorite dj comes into town. however, i know that dancing is biblical, and it is pleasing to the Lord. in some of the highest of our moments of worship we can't help but leap and shout at how awesome God is! and rightfully so! really it comes down to are we dancing with joy to the songs that bring the world glory?

Living Soul Dance · Aug 10, 2005

ciciliahelquist said:
in my school (private christian) we didnt have prom but we had winter formal, because they said dancing was bad. is dancing really of the devil? i {personaly} dont think so.

If you are a Christian, you can't beleive that dancing in and of it self is of the devil.

Here's why:

Did Jesus Dance?

I was asked this question the other day by one of my co-workers.

My response was,

Jesus was born and raised Jewish.
Dance is a part of the Jewish religious and social culture.
If Jesus did not dance, He would have insulted his father, his mother, his rabbi, and the people of his community. I am sure Jesus danced at his barmizfa, at Hanukkah, at The Feast of Tabernacles, at The Feast of the Pass Over, at weddings, ECT... If he attended theses events; and he did, he danced!

As Christians, many of us have lost this as a part of our religious culture. We prohibit our natural inclination to dance for God.

But, the Hebrew people do not!
We should preserve this part of our religious culture and not deny it!
I am convinced that Jesus danced for God!
And, I am convinced that the Angels dance for God!
So should we!

There is Power in dancing for God!
My prayer is that all of you reading this forum discover this power!
Ps149:3-9

God Bless,
Minister Richelle

Faith In God · Aug 10, 2005

Living Soul Dance said:
If you are a Christian, you can't beleive that dancing in and of it self is of the devil.

Here's why:

Did Jesus Dance?

I was asked this question the other day by one of my co-workers.

My response was,

Jesus was born and raised Jewish.
Dance is a part of the Jewish religious and social culture.
If Jesus did not dance, He would have insulted his father, his mother, his rabbi, and the people of his community. I am sure Jesus danced at his barmizfa, at Hanukkah, at The Feast of Tabernacles, at The Feast of the Pass Over, at weddings, ECT... If he attended theses events; and he did, he danced!

As Christians, many of us have lost this as a part of our religious culture. We prohibit our natural inclination to dance for God.

But, the Hebrew people do not!
We should preserve this part of our religious culture and not deny it!
I am convinced that Jesus danced for God!
And, I am convinced that the Angels dance for God!
So should we!

There is Power in dancing for God!
My prayer is that all of you reading this forum discover this power!
Ps149:3-9

God Bless,
Minister Richelle

Jewish dancing is men dancing with men, women dancing with women. No hint of sensuality in the dancing. Compare. Surely we, as Christians, can see the difference between Godly dancing and (modern) "social" dancing.

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