Should Christians participate in Hallowe'en

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And again, it means Hallowed Eve. It began as a CHRISTIAN celebration. So I think you mean that Christians were not misinformed about Halloween until the 80's.

Artsy, maybe if we post that in BIG font, like, say........four thousand times........it will start to sink in?

[artsylady]

Yeah, I think I'll probably have to do it again.

[Catsmeow]

You know, folks....I've just learned to love people where they're at....because I know what direction my Father can take them.....

Chew on that....

[Guest kitkat]

Over the years we've learned a lot about the Lord and learned not too long after we did that, that it was the wrong thing to do.

Kitkat, the only thing you forgot (IMO) is the "for us" at the end of that. It was the wrong thing to do for you. The Holy Spirit will tell everyone else whether or not it is wrong for them.

I do agree with you though about cauldrons and that kind of thing. I love to "do" Halloween, but I don't have anything like witches, "devils", or anything satanic like that. I am convicted about that, about not glorifying anything like that - even "cute" and "harmless" devils. I dressed my son uu as a devil when I wasn't a Christian (19 years ago) and cringe at that.

For anyone who feels led to flame me about taking part in the rest of it - or being a hypocrite - please don't. You've already made yourselves heard loud and clear.

Yeah, anything that glorifies Satan, witches, warlocks or other EVIL beings like that is definately wrong.

Guess what? I was dressed as the devil that year. Yep, I wore a long-sleeved tight sweater and tight black pants, black high heels, with a long tail at my rear end and red horns on my head and I had a pitch fork.

I'll remember the minor technicalities next time and be sure to include the phrase, ahem........."for us".

I guess sacrificing babies as a ritual on that night doesn't mean much to some people.

Kat

[Guest PilgrimSteve]

Just a small note on Christmas since the subject just keeps popping up. There's not a single commandment in Scripture that instructs us to celebrate Christ's birth. But this doesn't mean it's wrong to do it. Scripture indicates that anything is permitted so long as it does not violate Biblical principals, and so long as it is done in faith, with love, and in a manner that edifies people (see Romans 13:10; 14:4, 5, 23; 1 Corinthians 6:12; 10:23; Colossians 2:20, 22).

Some have objected that Christ wasn't born on December 25. That's probably true. (His birth likely occurred at a different time of year altogether.) Nevertheless, it is perfectly appropriate for Christians to celebrate the Incarnation, the most incredible event of human history. And it's fine to do it on December 25, even though Christ probably wasn't born that day. (After all, Americans commemorate Washington's birthday on the third Monday of February, even though his real birthday was February 22.)

I know there are those who note that Christmas is celebrated on a day which in the ancient Roman Empire was a pagan holiday linked to the mystery religions. But this doesn't make Christmas a pagan holiday. The fact is, the Christians refused to participate in the pagan ritual. Their attitude was that if the pagans were going to celebrate their false religion, Christians should celebrate the one true religion. And what better way to celebrate than to focus attention on the Incarnation, the event in which eternal God became a man?

Personally I think it brings a smile to Christ's face when Christians celebrate His birth. On the other hand, I think it must sadden Him when He sees Christians focusing exclusively on exchanging gifts with one another, focusing little or no attention on Him.

JMO

Marilyn

In the Image of Christ

Colossians 3:8-11

[artsylady]

Personally, I think we should go back to celebrating All Saints Day on Nov 1, much like we remember ML King or the war veterans.

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Guess what? I was dressed as the devil that year. Yep, I wore a long-sleeved tight sweater and tight black pants, black high heels, with a long tail at my rear end and red horns on my head and I had a pitch fork.

Oooooh! Dressing as the devil. *shudder*. I know exactly how you feel, since I dressed my kid like that. YIKES. Thank goodness for a loving and forgiving God, who must shake his head and think - "Um, time to just wipe them all off of the face of the earth, or what??". LOL -who could blame Him??

P.S - it's not 'technical' - it really changes the whole thing!

[Work in Progress]

Personally, I think we should go back to celebrating All Saints Day on Nov 1, much like we remember ML King or the war veterans.

Do I still get to hang up pumpkins, make a jack-o-lantern, go trick-or-treating and play spooky music???

[artsylady]

Don't you usually take the pumpkins away on Nov 1?

[Guest kitkat]

Guess what? I was dressed as the devil that year. Yep, I wore a long-sleeved tight sweater and tight black pants, black high heels, with a long tail at my rear end and red horns on my head and I had a pitch fork.

Oooooh! Dressing as the devil. *shudder*. I know exactly how you feel, since I dressed my kid like that. YIKES. Thank goodness for a loving and forgiving God, who must shake his head and think - "Um, time to just wipe them all off of the face of the earth, or what??". LOL -who could blame Him??

P.S - it's not 'technical' - it really changes the whole thing!

Awwwwww gee thanks WIP. It's nice to know I have a strong ally in you.

Anytime. Right?

Kat