How are you celebrating Halloween? Or are you? Why or why not?

[other one]

and just as a note to some,,,,   I have friends who simply could not handle the reality of it....   and I think that's why we poke fun at it...

 

[JTC]

23 minutes ago, other one said:

However how do we really deal with the things that go on Halloween night....    there is very very little darkness that is involved with the season in public...   and very few here understand what goes on within the darkness....      but the question is do we condemn the funny things and the jokes that deal with it....

I'm glad you believe Halloween is a night that evil, and those who accept it, are more active.

There are several reasons we ought not to take part in the funny parts of Halloween. First is because we are supposed to be emulating Jesus. If Halloween had existed in His day I think He would have done His best to ignore it. That's what I do. Second by posting jokes about Halloween it's like you are condoning it. Most Christians are weak willed. Remember what Paul said about eating meat that had been sacrificed to an idol? (actually I often wonder if Paul realized there were real demons behind those idols) Paul said since those idols meant nothing to him he could eat that meat. To Paul it was simply food and food was rare in Paul's day. But if a weak willed believer saw Paul eat the meat sacrificed to the idol that could stumble that believer, so Paul wouldn't do it. I doubt that many people here don't think you are a Christian. You are one of the long time members and new believers probably look to you for what a Christian should behave like. I think I'm now in this category too. Haven't you noticed how many newer members don't even know what a sin is. I'm aghast by this. I'm going to say an odd thing but think about it awhile before you respond. I was raised RC but I left them 51 yrs ago. Today many Protestants are joining them. One reason, I was told, is because they agree on what things are. One good thing is they always taught their kids what sins are. If  I asked a Christian 18 yr old to name some sins he'd be hard pressed to answer. But if I ask an 18 yr old Catholic he'd probably have a list of 20 to 40 and then he'd tell me which are the most serious in the eyes of God. So even though the CC did nothing to feed me, I'm glad I grew up in the CC. I never thought I'd say that.

  I'm not saying we should condemn anyone who celebrates Halloween, I'm saying we shouldn't take part in it. One of my neighbors likes Halloween and she got excited about it one day, but she's not a believer. All I said to her was I don't like Halloween. She caught on.

[Aimes]

2 hours ago, LadyKay said:

I think I am going to stay out of this and just make goofy comments on what people post. 

Same. I'm just here to be light hearted in the midst of the others. 

[LadyKay]

I just want to say. That I am old enough to remember when none of this was an issue. I mean the church even had Halloween parties. It was just about fun and candy! That was all it ever was about.  I am glad I got to do that growing up. I am glad that I lived at a time before Halloween became an issue.   Now everything is an issue. Can't even put a tree up at Christmas without someone questing your love for Jesus.  Well that is all I have to say about that. 

[LadyKay]

2 hours ago, JTC said:

There are several reasons we ought not to take part in the funny parts of Halloween. First is because we are supposed to be emulating Jesus.

That is all fine and well. But I find myself being overly judge by other Christians on nearly everything I do. From what tv shows I watch, to what music I listen too, to what books I read or video games I play. Even what movie/tv streaming service I use. For me, showing the world the love of Jesus should be evidence of my Christian faith.  How I treat others should be evidence of whom it is I serve.  

Edited October 21, 2020 by LadyKay

[other one]

7 minutes ago, LadyKay said:

I just want to say. That I am old enough to remember when none of this was an issue. I mean the church even had Halloween parties. It was just about fun and candy! That was all it ever was about.  I am glad I got to do that growing up. I am glad that I lived at a time before Halloween became an issue.   Now everything is an issue. Can't even put a tree up at Christmas without someone questing your love for Jesus.  Well that is all I have to say about that. 

I'm sure you'll get a chance to say it again....    if no one gives you the chance I may just make sure myself....   I think it's healthy for everyone to express their feelings about it all....    and new Christians need to understand that we don't all agree on everything.

I'm OK with folks doing the pagan things in some cases, but witches for me is a special no no...   and the Easter bunny is pure evil...   we can discuss that come spring.

I just want people to understand that there are underlying things about these holidays that need to be addressed along with the fun....    and this is dealing with some things that God has not tolerated throughout history.....     talking or dealing with the dead and witchcraft are special no no's.   And it bothers me when people only look at the funny side and never really ponder on the reality of the darkness.....  

[Marathoner]

3 minutes ago, LadyKay said:

How I treat others should be evidence of whom it is I serve.  

It is indeed. That is known as our fruit. To the pure all things are pure but to the defiled, nothing is pure and everything is corrupted (Titus 1:15).  

[walla299]

On 10/20/2020 at 9:43 AM, Aimes said:

Me too. It was getting so close I thought we might not have one and would just have double the amount of Christmas is evil threads.

Don't forget the Thanksgiving is Evil and Easter is Evil to go along with that Christmas is Evil thread - but each at its proper time. Halloween is not something I normally bother with.

Personally I have only one use for Halloween, and it's the day after - when all the candy goes on sale and you can stock up on munchies cheap! 

 

[walla299]

On 10/20/2020 at 1:26 PM, Aimes said:

I anxiously await this years. I will decorate my Christmas tree while I read it. 

I too await the Christmas threads . . . but I can wait because its still a bit too early for that!

Which reminds me:

Back when I had my 2 cats, Christmas trees were a jungle gym for those two fur balls. One was a 17 pound Maine-Coon. She taught me that having the tree in the corner and anchoring it to both walls kept her from knocking it over. The other cat was a generic short hair who liked to steal the ornaments and hide them around the house from time to time. Non-breakable ornaments were a good idea, but I'd still find a few hidden around the house months later.

 

[LadyKay]

There is a "King Of The Hill" episode about this very thing. Anyone here watch "King Of The Hill?"