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This was inspired by a post on the “Goths Against Cancel Culture” page that posed the question regarding Orthodox Christianity and being “goth,” which spurned my initial reaction, being the similarities between Jesus and vampires, themes of resurrection, blood-drinking, and the power to compel others to do your bidding. Then I began to consider where the core principles of each lie. Even here, the answers brought more questions, as if goth is a romanticized celebration of darkness and Jesus is the way, the truth, and the light, would not worshipping a sun-god be a conflict of interests? However, Lucifer means light bringer, so perhaps he is another aspect of Jesus? This would go along with Gnostic teachings.
Then there is the matter of whether you are actually following the teachings of Christ, and where the principles align with goth culture and the thematic elements celebrated in the music. In the mythology of Jesus, he lays down his rulebook for his followers, saying they were to be a light in the world, before going on to say they should not be angry or lustful, and if you take away those two things, along with darkness, is it really goth? I think this might be best answered by turning to some of the most notable goth anthems to see where they weigh in on Christianity, so here’s the ‘goths for Jesus?” Playlist
Type O Negative - "Christian Woman"
"all through mass manual stimulation - salvation."
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