Hi,

Spiritual drug-free rave event in Chicago.

http://www.suntimes.com/news/falsani/209760,CST-NWS-spirit14.article

Thanks. God Bless.

Aaron.

Um... yeah... that's defin NOT a Christian event. A hippie and cult show... yes. Christian... no. Not with Tarot cards.

I agree Dave. Well said bro.

I dunno. I guess in my mind there's a difference between playing a secular club and playing an event that openly says what Christ said is wrong. In one, you're just playing to sinners. In the other, you're playing to blasphemers. I think it's probably a personal conviction, but at the same time... I would not want to be directly associated with that group.

Yes, I think they need to be reached. I just don't think it's time to reach them in the middle of THEIR worship service, which is what that event sounds like. In fact, if they came in and did that in my church, I know we wouldn't stand for it. Just from a high level view, it's a pretty rude thing to do. Unless I was invited as part of a debate where I was openly allowed to challenge them... I just don't think going is a good idea.

yeah, i see your point, but to be fair to me this is a so called community focused on Christ centered culture.   also, i'm pretty sure my statement focused on the event and not Aaron's standpoint.

i think what attracts publicity to an event like this spiritual rave is that it comes across as an event that tries to build community.  i think that community has a broad appeal and in some cases, the way christianity is presented or perceived (ex. "hellfire and brimstone" christianity) is not attractive to people who want community.   
* this is just my observation based on some people i meet in my classroom and at work, it doesn't necessarily represent a bigger picture..

side note #2 
sorry if this treads on the spiritual debate stuff, i'm not necessarily stating fact, just an observation.

Is it a rave or an event of worship.  If it is a rave tehn I would think it would be a great opportunity to witness to people.  Especially if they are half way there, and just need a little direction towards right doctrine.  I witness at teh Club/bar every chance I get.






Lack of organization and effort.  Period.  IN that respect if anyone is interested in pursueing (sp?)something like this in an area where there would be attendance enough to justify it.  PM me.

I thought it was pretty clear that it was at least in part a worship event. The people from Unity are not half-way there. They believe that they are there and therefore are not searching