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It is a pagan holiday. I would go as an angel to shine a light on the truth....
It's also the eve of a Catholic holy day, All Saints Day, which is followed by All Souls Day on Nov. 2. And in Mexico it's the eve of the Day of the Dead, celebrated Nov. 1 and 2 to coincide with All Saints Day and All Souls Day. If it's not a sin to celebrate Christmas Eve, then it's not a sin to celebrate Halloween.
No different than building a golden calf and calling for a celebration to the God, Jehovah,who save them.
How did that work out?
What did I tell you? See below.
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Originally Posted by Mike930
There are many here who will tell you that if you celebrate Halloween, you're in for it. You'll be struck by lightning, cast into hell, brought out of hell so you can be struck by lightning again and cast back into hell for good measure.
If you're OK with celebrating it, go for it. It's not a sin. Many churches celebrate by having children come in costume, hand out candy, etc. They just change the name to "Havest Festival" instead of Halloween. Same thing.
If the truth be told... Christians should not celebrate Halloween. It is an unholy holiday. We should celebrate that which God has given us, such as Christmas and Easter.
There are a great many people who actually think you can celebrate or worship something you do NOT INTEND to celebrate or worship. I do not know how they come to accept such an absurd notion . . . but I think it has to do with physical objects having powers or some such! Most of us sane people realize it is NOT possible to celebrate what you have no intention to celebrate. Same for worship. It is a mystery for sure.
I think there is a separation here that you are missing. I would not be worshipping demons or evil, but celebrating the thought of scaring them away. There is a big difference in the two.
Heck, my church holds a Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot. Parents are encouraged to decorate their cars and hand out candy. Kids are encouraged to dress up in a costume. The youth group puts together a "Haunted House" in the youth center (and it's actually pretty scary.) We give prizes for best adult costume, best decorated car. Only church families and their guests are allowed to attend. Gates open at 5 to begin decorating. Gates close at 6:30 so it's a safe enviroment where kids can roam around freely. We serve hot dogs, drinks and chips in the hall for free. Festival ends around 9.
I guess my whole church is going to hell!
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