I know how the modern gothic subculture started. I know that it spawned from punk. That is only in terms of music and outside appearance. Those writers and thinkers that I breifly mentioned before do have a whole lot to do with the basis of the movement in my opinion. Just because I don't understand why christians are in the movement doesn't mean I am filled with hate. You are being very defensive. I have known some christian goths and they were some of the most confused people that I have ever met.On one side of the coin they want to act and think from a dark point of view...but then on the other side they feel guilty about it because they are not sure if that is what god would approve of. I mean isn't that a form of mental self abuse? How could they be happy if they are questioning their own behaviour on a daily basis?
I am not closed minded nor am I a new to the gothic experience. I have been in the scene for about the last 16 years and I have met every kind of individual that you can think of. I have formed my opinions on life experience and from observation. I didn't have to read a website or read a book to understand who I am. I figured it all out a long time ago. You may think that my views about the gothic movement are all wrong....but guess what? They are MY views. I may not agree with you but that that doesn't mean that I am wrong. Every goth has their own opinion on what the movement is all about.