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QP! said:
Christianity does not allow people to dance or drink alcohol.
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No, Christianity as a whole does not forbid dancing or drinking alcohol.

Christianity is highly diverse (Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant denominations, etc.), so practices vary by tradition and culture. The core source is the Bible.

Dancing​


  • The Bible does not forbid dancing.It even portrays it positively in some contexts:
    • King David danced "with all his might" before the Ark of the Lord as an act of worship (2 Samuel 6:14).
    • Miriam led women in dancing and singing after the Red Sea crossing (Exodus 15:20).
    • Psalms encourages praise with dancing: "Praise him with tambourine and dancing" (Psalm 150:4); "There is a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance" (Ecclesiastes 3:4).
  • Many Christians dance in worship (e.g., charismatic/Pentecostal traditions), at weddings, or culturally.

Drinking Alcohol​


  • The Bible does not forbid drinking alcohol. It condemns drunkenness and excess:
    • Jesus' first miracle was turning water into wine at a wedding (John 2:1-11), and He drank wine (Matthew 11:19; Luke 7:34). Wine is used in the Lord's Supper/Communion.
    • Psalm 104:15 describes wine as "gladdening the heart" (a gift from God).
    • However, strong warnings exist: "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery" (Ephesians 5:18); Proverbs 20:1, 23:29-35, and Galatians 5:19-21 condemn drunkenness as sinful.
 
Diogenes said:
Who told you that?


No, Christianity as a whole does not forbid dancing or drinking alcohol.

Christianity is highly diverse (Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant denominations, etc.), so practices vary by tradition and culture. The core source is the Bible.

Dancing​

  • The Bible does not forbid dancing.It even portrays it positively in some contexts:
    • King David danced "with all his might" before the Ark of the Lord as an act of worship (2 Samuel 6:14).
    • Miriam led women in dancing and singing after the Red Sea crossing (Exodus 15:20).
    • Psalms encourages praise with dancing: "Praise him with tambourine and dancing" (Psalm 150:4); "There is a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance" (Ecclesiastes 3:4).
  • Many Christians dance in worship (e.g., charismatic/Pentecostal traditions), at weddings, or culturally.
Drinking Alcohol

  • The Bible does not forbid drinking alcohol.It condemns drunkenness and excess:
    • Jesus' first miracle was turning water into wine at a wedding (John 2:1-11), and He drank wine (Matthew 11:19; Luke 7:34). Wine is used in the Lord's Supper/Communion.
    • Psalm 104:15 describes wine as "gladdening the heart" (a gift from God).
    • However, strong warnings exist: "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery" (Ephesians 5:18); Proverbs 20:1, 23:29-35, and Galatians 5:19-21 condemn drunkenness as sinful.
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Yes, some evangelical Christians oppose dancing, often due to concerns that it can lead to lustful behavior or distract from worship. This perspective is rooted in the belief that certain types of dance may not align with their values of modesty and purity.


Reasons for Opposition​

Some evangelical Christians oppose dancing for several reasons:
  • Concerns About Lust: Many believe that dancing can lead to lustful thoughts and behaviors, which contradict their values of modesty and purity.
  • Distraction from Worship: There is a concern that dancing may distract individuals from the focus of worship and spiritual connection.

Types of Dance Viewed as Problematic​

Evangelical Christians may specifically oppose:
  • Sensual or Suggestive Dancing: Styles that are perceived as sexually provocative are often criticized.
  • Dances Associated with Secular Culture: Many evangelical groups may view popular dance forms as incompatible with their religious beliefs.
 
christiefan915 said:
Yes, some evangelical Christians oppose dancing, often due to concerns that it can lead to lustful behavior or distract from worship. This perspective is rooted in the belief that certain types of dance may not align with their values of modesty and purity.


Reasons for Opposition​

Some evangelical Christians oppose dancing for several reasons:
  • Concerns About Lust: Many believe that dancing can lead to lustful thoughts and behaviors, which contradict their values of modesty and purity.
  • Distraction from Worship: There is a concern that dancing may distract individuals from the focus of worship and spiritual connection.

Types of Dance Viewed as Problematic​

Evangelical Christians may specifically oppose:
  • Sensual or Suggestive Dancing: Styles that are perceived as sexually provocative are often criticized.
  • Dances Associated with Secular Culture: Many evangelical groups may view popular dance forms as incompatible with their religious beliefs.
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This is an individual sect thing, not something universal to Christianity.
 
christiefan915 said:
Yes, some evangelical Christians oppose dancing, often due to concerns that it can lead to lustful behavior or distract from worship. This perspective is rooted in the belief that certain types of dance may not align with their values of modesty and purity.


Reasons for Opposition​

Some evangelical Christians oppose dancing for several reasons:
  • Concerns About Lust: Many believe that dancing can lead to lustful thoughts and behaviors, which contradict their values of modesty and purity.
  • Distraction from Worship: There is a concern that dancing may distract individuals from the focus of worship and spiritual connection.

Types of Dance Viewed as Problematic​

Evangelical Christians may specifically oppose:
  • Sensual or Suggestive Dancing: Styles that are perceived as sexually provocative are often criticized.
  • Dances Associated with Secular Culture: Many evangelical groups may view popular dance forms as incompatible with their religious beliefs.
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No Biblical reference supports such views.

  • Some denominations promote total abstinence (e.g., Southern Baptists, Methodists historically, Seventh-day Adventists, Salvation Army) as a wisdom choice or to avoid causing others to stumble (Romans 14:21), especially in cultures with alcoholism problems. This is often a disciplinary or cultural stance rather than a blanket biblical "forbid."

In short:


  • Core Christianity emphasizes self-control, sobriety of mind, modesty, and avoiding idolatry or addiction (1 Corinthians 6:12, 10:23).
  • Neither dancing nor moderate drinking is inherently sinful according to the Bible.
 
T. A. Gardner said:
This is an individual sect thing, not something universal to Christianity.
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Just like some of the things we read about Muslims aren't universal to Islam.

"There are five main recognized sects in Islam: Sunni, Shia, Ahmadiyya, Ibadi, and Sufism. Additionally, there are many sub-sects and groups within these larger categories, leading to a diverse range of beliefs and practices."
 
AProudLefty said:
Radical Islam is not universal.
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But, depicting Mohammed, and using alcohol are both universally prohibited. Or...

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christiefan915 said:
Just like some of the things we read about Muslims aren't universal to Islam. "There are five main recognized sects in Islam: Sunni, Shia, Ahmadiyya, Ibadi, and Sufism. Additionally, there are many sub-sects and groups within these larger categories, leading to a diverse range of beliefs and practices."
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Nobody said otherwise. But the Koran . . . finish the sentence.
 
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