Golden Age of Furry Fandom

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The '''Golden Age of Furry Fandom''' (also known as the '''Golden Age of Furrydom''', the '''Golden Era of Furry Fandom'''. Another variation of the term, '''The Renaissance''', was a [[Burned Furs|burned fur]] term only) is a phrase first seen in [[furry]] [[BBS|BBSes]] around 1993, gaining more common usage in the late '90s, and used to describe a "purer" time in the history of [[furry fandom]], where adult material or fringe groups ([[zoophile]]s, [[bestialists]], [[plushies]], [[lifestylers]], etc) had yet to appear, ending this time period when they finally did so. Thankfully, this era ended relatively quickly.

Initially used by people that had become disenfranchised with the "problem" of adult [[furry art]] present in the fandom, it was later co-opted by groups such as [[TBOF]], [[SOF]], and the Burned Furs. Other furries would use it has a mocking counter-argument against these laid-out opinions and arguments.

Especially with the turn of the millennium, this term has fallen into disuse in recent years.

== See also ==

* [[Furry Renaissance]]

==External links==

*[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.fan.furry/browse_thread/thread/dd35f27308d54abd/6d3ba891371a19d6?lnk=gst&q=golden+age+of+fur&rnum=46#6d3ba891371a19d6 A Golden Age before the spooge?], one of the earliest recorded arguments against the use of the term

Other [[alt.fan.furry]] threads high-lightning the use of the term (pro/con):

*[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.fan.furry/browse_frm/thread/c17920431e7d1df6?scoring=d&q=furry+golden+age& A belated post, but needed, nonetheless.] (October 31, 2000)
*[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.fan.furry/browse_frm/thread/4060b943c40c1d4d/05d8d3ff6d153a56?lnk=gst&q=furry+golden+era&rnum=22#05d8d3ff6d153a56 Brunching Shuttlecocks on Furry Fandom.] (November 9, 2000)
*[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.fan.furry/browse_frm/thread/6657781adb679007?scoring=d&q=furry+golden+age& The Aussie Media Notices the Fandom.] (November 26, 2003)

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Christian Fur

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A '''Christian fur''' is an individual who is both a [[Wikipedia:Christian|Christian]] and a [[furry fan]].

The particular branch of [[wikipedia:Christianity|Christianity]], and the level of participation in the fandom, varies dramatically. Some Christian furs are [[lifestyler]]s who have integrated their beliefs, while others keep religion and fandom separate.

There is occasionally some friction between Christian furs and other furry fans who follow different religions/traditions (or none at all); in many cases, this is caused by the belief that the Christian fur is less tolerant of other beliefs, or overly conservative. Conversely, some Christian furs are criticised by other Christians, who believe the lifestyle is incompatible with their faith. There is also the problem of friction between the large majority of sexually active furries and Christian furs about the subject of zoophilia and how this relates to the teachings of the bible.

Christianity is often depicted in various forms in the fandom. Animal symbolism is common throughout the religion itself, [[Wikipedia:Jesus Christ|Jesus]] himself being compared in the Bible to both a [[lion]] and a [[sheep|lamb]]. Christian [[furry artist]]s, such as [[XianJaguar]] and [[Holly Ann]], depict images of Jesus as an [[anthropomorphic]] lion. Some Christian furs even refer to this lion form of Jesus as [[Aslan]].

== See Also ==
* [[:Category:Christian furs]]
* [[Furrs Fur Christ]]
* [[The Unicorn and Gryphon]]
* [[Christian Furry Fellowship]]
* [[Christian Parents Against Furries]], a parody of anti-furry Christians

==External links==
* [http://community.livejournal.com/rainbow_ark/ Rainbow Ark] community on [[LiveJournal]]

* [http://www.geocities.com/gideon_bear Gideon Bear's Website] Christian Furry Resources]

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