Should Christians participate in Hallowe'en

[artsylady]

Christian aspect? Well, was it one time a day to honor the saints? Why not honor them then?

Steve.

[Nicks Girl]

Steve, that's not the only day children can have fun, or that parents can love them.

And I'm not saying it's wrong for the kids to have fun, but what KIND of fun do you want your children having?

[apothanein kerdos]

As for what I do on Halloween night... I just treat it as a normal day. I have a tendancy to spend some evenings lounging in a chair at Barnes&Noble book store with my husband, enjoying a coffee and reading. I imagine that's probably what we'll end up doing that night.

So, instead of participating in Halloween, a night you say is dedicated to the Devil, you will instead go and give money to a store that sells books that praise the occult and secular things?

[artsylady]

So, is it wrong to honor the Saints on this day?

[Guest yod]

I've always seen this as a great time for street evangelism. Moreso than other pagan holidays like Christmas and Easter.

I'm not ready to concede anything to the Devil. Trick or treating is practically gone where I live. Instead we have commercialized it by different vendors gathering at Town Hall to give out candy to kids.

I don't have any problem with my kids dressing up in a character (a good one of course) and going to this event.

At least the demons are honest on that night. I do have a problem with Santa Claus and Easter Bunnies.

[Guest Jem]

I am only 16 years old.. I know for a fact since I was born on Oct. 30th that it indeed is the day of the dead..I have alot of friends that have been and are gothics.. I have seen some of the freakiest things.. But I know for a fact that nothing will happen to me because I have the ulitimate pertector, GOD.. I am saved and have been all my life.. I was saved like when I was about 4-5 years old.. I love God but I still can cellebrate Halloween for it is just the day after All Hallows Eve. Which is the day of the dead .. for the dead...

Jen :suspect:

[keslc]

Be blessed, and keep your eyes on Jesus, shalom, and Love in Yah Shua, shammah

Amen.

Hi Eprhaim's wife!

I realize that this may be a day that the devil wants to claim as his own. In the past yes, atrocities have been committed. No question. But let's not let the devil have his day - ANY day!

Look at it as an opportunity to get out and talk to your neighbours and play your favorite Christian CDs. Let's make an impression. Be kind, friendly, nice, gracious - be Christ-like.

What kind of impression do we give to our kids when we tell them they can't dress up and run around and get candy with their friends? Do we tell them that evil and satan are out there? I'm not sure what I'd tell my kids if they really didn't understand and thought I was being unfair. And what do the kids then tell their friends? That their parents are making them go to the church party because satan and demons are out there. And then the neighbours think we are weirdos.

This is a night to shine like any other night - maybe even moreso, because we can take away the fear, suspicioun and all that other stuff the devil wants us to feel and replace it with an attitude that wants us to fight the good fight the only way we know how - peacefulness, gentless, meekness, kindness etc, etc.

I just love the idea of the church that patrols and prays on Halloween. I think it's great. The cross outshines any pumpkin any day - yes, even on this day.

Another great post artyslady!! I completely agree. We should not relinquish that day to the devil. Take the spotlight off of "him" and shine for Jesus. I think it can be a day ripe with opportunities to witness. My daughter goes to public school and she wants to dress as "Queen Esther". I am going to let her! (She is seven) I think it would be an awesome thing for her to tell the kids in her class the story of Esther when they ask "what are you going to be?"

[Guest aggiekat]

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As for what I do on Halloween night... I just treat it as a normal day. I have a tendancy to spend some evenings lounging in a chair at Barnes&Noble book store with my husband, enjoying a coffee and reading. I imagine that's probably what we'll end up doing that night.

So, instead of participating in Halloween, a night you say is dedicated to the Devil, you will instead go and give money to a store that sells books that praise the occult and secular things?

That same store also sells Bibles and books by Christian authors. I think you've missed my point.

kitty

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As for what I do on Halloween night... I just treat it as a normal day. I have a tendancy to spend some evenings lounging in a chair at Barnes&Noble book store with my husband, enjoying a coffee and reading. I imagine that's probably what we'll end up doing that night.

So, instead of participating in Halloween, a night you say is dedicated to the Devil, you will instead go and give money to a store that sells books that praise the occult and secular things?

Love it, Super Jew. Right on.

And on one of the off-shoots... No, I don't buy pink or blue baby gifts based on a child's gender. As for neck-ties... I think they look more like nooses than phallic symbols. Does anyone have a reference for that one?

I understand, but that really doesn't answer the question. Do you condemn those things because they have pagan roots and do you say that Christians should not have anything to do with them? Yes or no?

I was born on Halloween, btw. I get the feeling that some here would burn me at the stake if they could.

[Kabowd]

Romans 14...that's about all I have to say here.