They’re up against Slim Shady.
Furious Christians are protesting a packed silent disco at Canterbury Cathedral this week. Because they don’t want to “rave to Eminem in God’s house.” SWNS report.
A famous cathedral in the south-east of London, About 750 people are expected to attend the ’90s-themed event on Thursday and Friday nights each.
Wearing headphones, attendees enjoy alcoholic beverages and bounce to music by Britney Spears, TLC, Eminem and the Spice Girls as the landmark’s historic nave transforms into a dance floor.
Tickets were priced at $31, with a VIP option priced at $40, but were sold out.
Although it promises a “positive party atmosphere with a fun experience,” some conservative Christians are fiercely opposed to the two-day gathering.
Some expressed their concerns to the University of Canterbury’s dean, the Reverend David Monteith, who said they were disappointed to learn the show would go on.
“The dean, while respecting our right to protest, rejected our petition because we were in the minority who did not want an alcohol-fueled rave listening to Eminem in the house of God.” said Dr. Kajetan Skowronski. He is leading the protests.
“Dr. Monteith was convinced, without any evidence, that the majority of Christians would support this disco, and our petitions and logical arguments did not change his mind,” Scott said. Mr. Wronsky continued.
Skowronski said no other religion would consider using a sacred building in this way, and said the incident made people think Christians “don’t take their faith seriously.” They claim it will lead them to believe.
“Discos and parties and the like are absolutely great, but only in the right places. Nightclubs are all good, but Canterbury Cathedral wasn’t built for that,” he argued.
The Sussex-based doctor expects about 30 people to take part in a peaceful protest at the Christchurch gates on Thursday night, and hopes others will join as well.
“It promises to be a very special night of faithful witness with hymns, prayers and scriptures as the laborers enter,” Skowronski said.
“If we do not resist, our ancient temples will become routine nightclubs and our country’s Christian faith will be further weakened,” he resolved. “We are vibrant and active, dedicated to our true purpose: maintaining sacred spaces for worship.”
A local poll found 54% supported the event and 46% opposed.
Monteith said the silent disco would be “appropriate and respectful.”
“Cathedrals have always been in some sense part of community life, much broader than their primary focus as centers of Christian worship and mission,” he says.
“Dances of all kinds have been performed in cathedrals for centuries, and in the Bible the gift of dance is commemorated with King David dancing before the Lord (2 Samuel 6). ). There are many different views on what is secular and what is sacred,” Monteith continued.
He promised that the gathering would be a good one.
“Our 90s-themed silent disco is appropriate for and respects the cathedral. It is definitely not a ‘nave rave’.” [a part of the cathedral] –But I understand that some people will never agree that dance and pop music have a place in cathedrals,” Monteith said.
Church leaders said the event was part of a campaign to reach young people and raise “substantial funds” needed to run the cathedral.
