Mexican “emos” need Jesus, says bishop

In recent weeks there have been attacks against the growing number of Mexican youths who have wholeheartedly embraced the “emo” culture. Several hundred “metal fans and emo fans” fought in Querétaro, while emos and punkeros exchanged some not-so-nice pleasantries in Mexico City.

Why are these dark-clothed, morose youths being targeted? One journalist explains:

Anger against the emos has come from many quarters: punks and goths who think emos are ripping off their culture, homophobes who don’t find emos masculine enough, and those who simply seem threatened by a group that is so different than the mainstream.

Mexican emos have fought back in the form of demonstrations yet there are some public figures like a local VJ and mayor who have sympathized against the emos.

The bishop of Chiapas has even lent himself to the fray by claiming that the emos lack identity and are hopeless. They should follow the example of Jesus, said the bishop, who represents light and hope…strength and enthusiasm.”

Sources (English)- Sierra Vista Herald, Idolator, L.A. Daily, Uncovering Mexico

Sources (Spanish)- El Universal, La Jornada, Milenio

Image- Milenio