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Isaiah 53
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I saw a video last night about the 'roots' of Halloween and the way it is practiced, by some, today.
I would have to say without hesitation, this is a religious festival that is evil. And should be avoided by all, not just Christians. On this video, there was an interview with a former Satanist, he described the rituals that are preformed on this night.
Not to mention its roots in paganism and witchcraft. Things expressily forbidden by God.
I dont believe it should be celebrated in any form by Christians!! It should be a night of prayer; to combat the evil being celebrated this night.
PEACE IN CHRIST!!!
I would have to say without hesitation, this is a religious festival that is evil. And should be avoided by all, not just Christians. On this video, there was an interview with a former Satanist, he described the rituals that are preformed on this night.
Not to mention its roots in paganism and witchcraft. Things expressily forbidden by God.
I dont believe it should be celebrated in any form by Christians!! It should be a night of prayer; to combat the evil being celebrated this night.
PEACE IN CHRIST!!!
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armed2010
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*Sigh* whats wrong with you people? Halloween is like christmas, its true meaning has been thrown away and become commercialized. There is nothing wrong with halloween, you basically dress up and go get some candy. Its a fun holiday for the kids and you get some great treats. Heck, if you want to, you can call halloween "all saints day" since thats what the church tried to do.
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Isaiah 53
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While I understand the pagan origins of Christmas, it is hardly the same thing. Christmas has been, baptized, if you will into one of the most important Christian holidays. It celebrates the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. We need not remember what Christmas used to be; anymore then the Lord remembers me how I used to be.armed2010 said:
Halloween is very different. I am not talking about the American commercialized version of Halloween. I am talking about the religions implications of the holiday. There is absolutely nothing Christian about this holiday, in fact just the opposite. Whereas, Christians hold Easter and Christmas to be the two most important of our Christian holidays. Satanist/Pagans/and Witches (I know they are not the same!!!) hold this day to be of special significance.
It is a religious festival of unholy proportions.
PEACE IN CHRIST!!!
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Which video was this exactly, and who was it produced by? Most claims like that are bogus in my experience.Isaiah 53 said:
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Common people, halloween is just a fun day for kids to dress up and get candy.
Are you going to stop celibrating Christmas and Easter, because of it's pagan roots?
Halloween was given a Christain meaning btw. People just forget that.
Are you going to stop celibrating Christmas and Easter, because of it's pagan roots?
Halloween was given a Christain meaning btw. People just forget that.
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Considering the number of gods who have holidays all thoughout the year... that's probably a good idea 
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armed2010
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I dont view halloween as a celebration of another god. As a kid, I never viewed it like that. My mom, whos a christian, doesnt even view it like that. We all view it as a day where we can dress up as something and go get some candy. Its fun, was a great experience for me, and we didnt have any god celebrating rituals at all. If you must view halloween as something, atleast view it as all saints day. Go dress up and get candy in celebration of the saints.
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Yeah, many things like this, are often bogus, like SRAs and stuff. However, if christians are into dropping things because of their "evil" origins, may I suggest throwing away all crosses.
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I'm a Christian and I don't see any problem with going out and getting some candy. Just like with Christmas I don't see anyone worshipping santa clause, it's all for the entertainment of children.
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There are far more "ex-Satanists" than there ever were real Satanists. If this guy takes his stories from Mike Warnke, Bill Schneobelen, or the whole SRA fallacy, as most of these ex-Satanist frauds do he wouldn't know his butt from a hellhole in the ground.
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From what I understand the only ritual most Satanists have for Halloween night is drinking way too much.
OTOH we Witches take Samhain quite seriously. It is one of our most important festivals. Of course we don't do anything more heinous than some drumming and dancing but....
OTOH we Witches take Samhain quite seriously. It is one of our most important festivals. Of course we don't do anything more heinous than some drumming and dancing but....
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If I were a Christian I wouldn't. Not because of any "evil" but simply because it's the holy day of another religion. Then again I wouldn't celebrate Christmas, Easter, Michaelmas etc either.
Christians are forbidden to celebrate other religions holidays, that doesn't mean they have to villify them though.
But it's nice that you can ask us about it.
Christians are forbidden to celebrate other religions holidays, that doesn't mean they have to villify them though.
But it's nice that you can ask us about it.
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