Culture
Watch: Striptease Aerobics
The daily newspaper is a simple way to find out more
about cultural trends in your community. In The Indianapolis Star of
February 28th there was an eye-popping article about the fitness trend
of “Striptease Aerobics.”
Apparently, some in the fitness world have tried to liven up workouts by
combining exercise with the exotic dances and movements of strippers.
While some have embraced this movement, many fitness centers are opposed
to the sexual nature of these classes. They should be.
Certainly, it is the duty of every husband and wife to “render the
affection” due (1 Corinthians 7:3). Yet, at the same time women are
to be “discreet” and “chaste” so “the word of God may
not be blasphemed.” Men are to be examples of “integrity,
reverence” and “sober-mindedness” so that “one who is an
opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you” (Titus
2:3-8).
Many of the world can see the indiscreet, irreverent, lewd and indecent
behavior of women striving to be like strippers. This is not just bad
judgment, it will put you in hell (Galatians 5:19-21). In addition, it
will turn others from Christ when they see Christians behave like
immoral women of the night. There is a reason strip clubs have dark
windows and age restrictions. The actions within are secretive,
shameful, and sinful. The Christian should have no part of it.
March 2006