Why Do So Many Self-Proclaimed Christians Celebrate Halloween?

turbosixx

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When non-Christians celebrate Christmas as secular holiday, are they blessed? Don't they know what it really means?
 

glorydaz

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What curse?

Please expound.

Didn't you read the article you posted? ;)

"You have to be aware it's a curse. You have to go back to the place where you started, that year that you started that Halloween thing, the celebration, when you started having that encounter with the dark side. You have to go back to that same spot and renounce and renounce it in the name of Jesus Christ and ask God to forgive you for that so that God can have mercy and close that door so your whole family can move forward," he continued.
 

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Didn't you read the article you posted? ;)
Sounds like condemnation from a law that we Christians are not under.

"You must renounce it so that God will forgive you!"

Sounds like Jesus and Peter and James and John:

"Forgive so that God will forgive you"

And not like Paul "forgive because you have already been forgiven."

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. - Romans 8:1 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans8:1&version=NKJV

All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. - 1 Corinthians 6:12 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Corinthians6:12&version=NKJV

All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify.Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being.Eat whatever is sold in the meat market, asking no questions for conscience’ sake;for “the earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness.”If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience’ sake.But if anyone says to you, “This was offered to idols,” do not eat it for the sake of the one who told you, and for conscience’ sake; for “the earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness.”“Conscience,” I say, not your own, but that of the other. For why is my liberty judged by another man’s conscience?But if I partake with thanks, why am I evil spoken of for the food over which I give thanks?Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God,just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. - 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Corinthians10:23-33&version=NKJV
 

WatchmanOnTheWall

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I find it tempting to join in because it's the only time the community seems to be communicating with each other. I used to get carol singers at Christmas but not any more. These are evil times. Carol singers would knock on anyone's doors but Trick or Treate has developed into a divisive system because of the trouble it has caused vulnerable people. The system that has developed forces neighbours who want the TOT'ers to leave out pumpkins or ghoulish decorations. Those who don't keep there lights off. Those who are indifferent ignore both I suppose. Halloween separates the community in various ways. Christmas never did that until it became commercialised, then it became viewed as a burden. Jesus warned us about the dangers of money and what it does. Money divides people and the monetary system will become the mark of the beast for without the mark we won't be able to buy or sell.
 

turbosixx

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Your non-answer answer is duly noted.




I learned from the best.

Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question, and if you tell me the answer, then I also will tell you by what authority I do these things.
 
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MarcATL

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What do you mean by celebrate?

You mean enjoy a costume party for the kids?

Or worship devils like Allah and the like?
I take it you find there to be a difference in your mind?

If so, tell me, do you think God finds a difference between the two?
 

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Why not? I do not celebrate it with any religious significance. None. Its a night to go have a little fun. And get free Butterfingers.
 

DavidK

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I realize that a lot of kids dress up as princess and Jedis. By and large, though, it is a holiday celebrating fear and death. The media likes to program stories about "spooky" music, and interview paranormal investigators (who are given no credence as anything but laughable other than during this time of year). People decorate their front lawns with skeletons and graves. Halloween movies are about monsters.

For this reason, my wife and I chose not to make Halloween part of our family. While a lot of it is silly spookiness, we both feel like any celebration of fear, darkness, and death is a step on a road we do not want to walk down or launch our kids on.

I'm disturbed by the fact that movie theatres are filled with horror movies around the year now. I'm also troubled by how far the line has been pushed on what kind of gore, death, and monstrosity is acceptable to be displayed on billboards, shop windows, and restaurant decor. This is the kind of thing that people find themselves moving toward more and more shocking things because their hearts grow hardened from exposure.

Having said all that, I'd never condemn a fellow believer for celebrating Halloween, but I'd have no problem sharing my concerns and the journey my wife and I went on from big Halloween fans to now.

Our kids get at least one big, treat-filled, joyous costume party a year when we celebrate Purim together with friends. They also like to choose costume parties for their birthdays. So far they haven't expressed any disappointment at not being able to be a part of Halloween.
 

Danoh

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I'm fine with the little ones dressing up and having their fun.

Yesterday, I was in a shop when these tiny little children walked in, dressed up in their costumes; their eyes wide with excitement.

When they got their candy, one of them let out a "Yay! Mo con-dee, mommie!"

Totally made my day...

Speaking of "wizards, warlocks, and witches," all that "make believe" - how's this for one heck of a precious child...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0-q4ADZ1i0&app=desktop

Love ya ta pieces, Issy :)

Rom. 5:8.
 

Tortdog

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Absolutely we celebrate it. It's fun to enjoy the holiday with our neighbors and see the children dressed up. I also do the spooky house part including music. It's Make-Believe. It's fun. It has nothing to do with Satan in my mind or dishonor God.

I don't think God cares one bit.

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