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My apologies to you Kwik. I based my response off of your post and that is that is the way you came across as sounding. Was never my intent to offend you or to come across as though I am judging you. You made your point. Sorry again. I realize I am in the minority here so I'll try to be more careful to keep my opinions to myself. Blessings.

I understand that Christ was not born in December, some estimates are more like September. It wasn't okay for the RCC to change the pagan holiday of Saturnalia into Christmas ("Easter" may actually have more roots in the celebration of Passover than pagan gods). So my answer to your question is two wrongs don't make a right. Just because something wrong has been done in history, are you saying that it's okay to repeat that wrong with a different pagan holiday and that God isn't going to mind? Are you seriously condoning the celebration of a man-made holiday and trying to inject CHRIST into it to fit your human reasoning and perspective and justify it as being okay with God? Are you a Christian? Seriously?

Hi Kwik, below is what Remnantrob posted in the Controversial subheading under a separate Halloween thread. Something for you to think about and decide if you want to continue to conform to the ways of this world. Blessings to you! Remantrob said: Participation in Halloween customs may seem innocent fun for children and adults, but it is one more way Satan can use to deceive people into thinking there is no harm in playing a little bit with the world of spirits and demons. Since many people no longer believe in the existence of a personal devil and his demons, they feel there is no harm in making fun of these “religious relics of the past.” The children are taught that there are no such beings as witches and evil spirits and that it is fun to dress up as ghosts or goblins. The modern denial of the existence of Satan and demonic forces is clearly contrary to Scripture. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible affirms the existence of Satan and demonic spirit beings. In the education of children, it is important that we do not plant false ideas in their minds. The Bible says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it”(Proverbs 22:6) To teach them that there is no harm in imitating evil spirits is contrary to God’s will. The above comment was written from a brother from my church and I couldn't have said it better. When I was a kid I use to be jealous of the other kids being able to dress up and go out and get candy but now that I'm older I understand the reason for my parents firm stance and have used the same training for my kids. It's not easy considering the entire US seems to celebrate this day but it's possible. My plan is to try to give my children a history of what October 31st was originally known for (when Martin Luther nailed the 95 theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle church). I believe the devil hated that and has used Halloween to slowly and successfully take everyone's mind off of that event. Interesting that next Halloween is the 500 year anniversary of that event. Just my 2 cents.

Indeed and Easter too! I personally don't decorate for Christmas - haven't for the past several years for my own reasons. The difference with Christmas and "Easter" (Resurrection Day to me) is that there is an actual Christian connection - CHRIST's birth into the world and CHRIST's resurrection from the grave and victory over death! There is no connection to CHRIST in Halloween, in fact it is the polar opposite. Bottom line is there is no good argument for a Christian to celebrate the dead! You can masquerade it all you want behind pretty pumpkins and pretty dress up clothes, and not wanting a child to feel "left out" but I am sure God Almighty does not find it amusing in the least. There is another Halloween thread under the Controversial subheading that has a couple good comments from others (last I checked). You can do as you personally choose to do in your life. Are you asking yourself if what you are doing is pleasing to God?

I think you are missing the mark with your comments. Why not just treat it like an average typical day then rather than trying to turn it into a Christian day to celebrate something that isn’t Christian? If a church wants to have a fall festival then why don’t they do it on a different day? Like the weekend before or after Halloween? You make it sound like the unbelievers hijacked the day from God and Christians have to take it back from them and make it a Christian celebration. Why are Christians choosing to celebrate on that particular day in the first place if it means nothing to them and it’s all just silly fun and games? By participating in the celebration in a “Christianized” way you are still acknowledging that October 31st has some kind of special significance. You are debunking your entire theory of “taking back from evil a day God made” by making it more special than every single other day He’s made. To Christians it should just be another day on the calendar.

I don't usually make too much out of predictive articles, but there appears to be some truths considering the recent events in the Middle East with Syria, Russia, the US involvement, etc. Interesting to say the least! http://www.breakingisraelnews.com/76487/war-gog-magog-happening-eyes-middle-east-europe-says-rabbi/#vHw5VgC6xicXPEFW.97

I agree, I personally do believe in a literal 1,000 year reign of Christ, despite what the denomination I was raised in says (and one of the reasons I now regularly attend a Bible church). This is why my original question was asking for anyone here at Worthy who does not believe in the Millennium (Amillennial) to "attempt" to explain their reasoning for that belief. Not getting at bites so that tells me a lot. It's not a very popular belief.

Correctomundo! Probably the worst translation there is (other than the "Queer" bible - the LBGT translation they created)

Hi Dennis, Regarding the scripture you are referring to, I do believe this has been fulfilled. I am in the process of doing a verse by verse study of Ezekiel but I haven't gotten that far yet so I had to jump ahead and read what it says. Since I can't repeat the whole topic word-for-word, the condensed version according to the study I am reading from (Shepherd's Notes) says that the prophecy was fulfilled in 570 B.C. when Pharaoh Hophra was defeated by the Greeks of Cyrene. At that time, Amasis also led an army revolt against Hophra, who was killed. Amasis then proclaimed himself king. (verses 13-16) At the end of Egypt's 40 year subjugation, the Egyptian nation would be restored to Pathros, in southern Egypt, where the nation had its beginnings. The 40 year subjugation probably refers to Nebuchadnezzar's subjugation of Egypt when he attacked in 568 B.C. It goes on to indicate that the Egyptians may have been taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar into Babylon and then later allowed to return under Cyrus's decree. Henceforth, Egypt would be a lowly kingdom unable to lead other nations astray. This prophecy has been fulfilled in the more than 2,000 years since; in all its subsequent years, Egypt has never again regained its former grandeur. I have also done a verse by verse study on Isaiah also and this is something for you to consider. Isaiah 19:18-24 says that in the future when Christ reigns on earth, Egypt will acknowledge God the Father and will be blessed, along with Assyria. They will become one with Israel. This is a future prophecy that is yet to be fulfilled. See below. "In that day" refers to the future when Christ rules in the Millennium. Egypt, Assyria, and Israel Blessed 18 In that day five cities in the land of Egypt will speak the language of Canaan and swear by the Lord of hosts; one will be called the City of Destruction.[d] 19 In that day there will be an altar to the Lord in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar to the Lord at its border. 20 And it will be for a sign and for a witness to the Lord of hosts in the land of Egypt; for they will cry to the Lord because of the oppressors, and He will send them a Savior and a Mighty One, and He will deliver them. 21 Then the Lord will be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians will know the Lord in that day, and will make sacrifice and offering; yes, they will make a vow to the Lord and perform it. 22 And the Lord will strike Egypt, He will strike and heal it; they will return to the Lord, and He will be entreated by them and heal them. 23 In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian will come into Egypt and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians will serve with the Assyrians. 24 In that day Israel will be one of three with Egypt and Assyria—a blessing in the midst of the land, 25 whom the Lord of hosts shall bless, saying, “Blessed is Egypt My people, and Assyria the work of My hands, and Israel My inheritance.” Isaiah 19:18-24 NKJV

Of the four, I would choose NKJV

Okay, back to the OP, when I first read about this in the news my initial thought was...who the heck gets a retirement cake from Walmart? It's not delicious (or classy IMO) and a mom & pop bakery would certainly be more fitting for a special celebration. If you're gonna cut corners to save money don't do it with the cake for goodness sake!! haha, the rhyme wasn't intentional, I realized it after I typed it

very interesting Marilyn

Here is a link to at least 10 documented weather events in America in connection to our dealings with Israel https://www.truthorfiction.com/tenmajorevents/ global warming or "climate change" is a hoax....God says so! "While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease." Genesis 8:22 NKJV

This was just in the news this week! A baby was born with the DNA of three people! First-ever baby born with DNA from 3 people A controversial technique that uses DNA from three parents has resulted in the first-ever birth of a child, a team of American scientists in Mexico confirmed Tuesday. The technology allows parents with rare genetic mutations to have healthy babies and, while not approved in the United States, is legal in the United Kingdom. New Scientist reported that the baby, a boy, was born five months ago to Jordanian parents. The child was at risk of inheriting a severe neurological disorder called Leigh syndrome, which typically kills individuals within a few years of birth. In using DNA from three individuals, researchers were able to remove some of the mother’s DNA from an egg and leave out the disease-causing DNA. The healthy DNA was slipped into a donor’s egg, which was then fertilized. Thus, the child inherited DNA from his two parents and the egg donor. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2016/09/28/first-ever-baby-born-with-dna-from-3-people.html

Fox News is becoming liberal ever since the owner's liberal left-leaning sons took over leadership. Eventually entire media will be controlled by the ultra-elites. All part of the plan. I usually get my real news from a Christian site called Rapture Ready, they have a daily news section where they gather news reports from several different sources. I also like to go to Prophecy News Watch, another great site that has very informative articles (not so much daily news stories) regarding factual events in the world without adding a conspiracy theory twist to it. Of course there is always Worthy News too! I personally believe that a lot of the natural disasters we encounter in America are a direct result of our interference with Israel and the "land for peace" and "two-state solution" our leaders are always promoting. There certainly is proven evidence of some of our worst hurricanes taking place around the time we were messing in Israel's affairs. I have heard some people say that they believe when (not if) America's politicians are successful in dividing the land of Israel, that our country is going to be split in half by an earthquake. Not unreasonable to think considering the rash of odd earthquakes all over the nation we have been experiencing the past couple of years. It's only a matter of time. But that could be wrong. Not saying I think this for sure but it is a plausible thought. One of those things that makes you go "hmmmm." Right on brother! Amen!! I have thought for several years now that history is repeating itself and as we progress towards the end of time we are going back and re-living the OT times only in modern day. America looks and acts very much the way Israel did in the OT times. It's like it's happening all over again only in a modern society. Not sure if you get my drift. Hard to explain it in words.