Bible Belt Blogger Frank Lockwood posts a statement from the Assemblies of God Commission on Doctrinal Purity. An excerpt:
It is estimated that large segments of Christian youth in certain parts of the country are attending high school dances and participating in proms. It is ironic that at the same time we recognize the importance of getting our youth involved in “True Love Waits” rallies, some of the same parents feel social dancing is equally good for their child’s development. The caution to be sexually pure is hollow when temptation is encouraged through involvement in dances. Just one life lost for eternity because of a freer interpretation of biblical morality is more than any individual, parent, or church should allow. God is not willing that any should perish, neither should the church be negligent in warning of those practices which may allow it to happen.
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I grew up in the AG and can honestly say I avoided many temptations by not attending dances. The dancing may not have been the problem, but the atmosphere around the dances seemed to promote activities including drugs, alcohol and sexual activity. I am sure things have gotten worse since then.
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