What's the Big Deal About Halloween?

aaronliford07 · #1 10-30-2014, 08:42 AM

Why do you agree or disagree with these points? http://bit.ly/1wNPj62

Pressing-On · #2 10-30-2014, 08:50 AM

Don't have time to read your blog, but I wonder if we would call it what it is - Día de Muertos -Day of the Dead, would more parents opt out? No, Susie looks cute in her Elsa costume from Frozen.

It's purely superstition. If someone is dead, there is no point in praying for them - still trying to pray them out of purgatory. Good luck with that.

KeptByTheWord · #3 10-30-2014, 09:35 AM

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Don't have time to read your blog, but I wonder if we would call it what it is - Día de Muertos -Day of the Dead, would more parents opt out? No, Susie looks cute in her Elsa costume from Frozen.

It's purely superstition. If someone is dead, there is no point in praying for them - still trying to pray them out of purgatory. Good luck with that.

I have a friend who was adopted into a Satanist home. She later in her life found Christ. Every year Halloween is one of the darkest times for her as she remembers just how ugly, and sick things were for her growing up at this time of year. As Christians, we should know better than to have any involvement with one of the darkest, sickest days of the year being celebrated. I agree, it should be called Day of Death, and people should wake up and realize that Halloween is not just about dressing up like some comic figure, or superhero and getting candy.

Pressing-On · #4 10-30-2014, 09:38 AM

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I have a friend who was adopted into a Satanist home. She later in her life found Christ. Every year Halloween is one of the darkest times for her as she remembers just how ugly, and sick things were for her growing up at this time of year. As Christians, we should know better than to have any involvement with one of the darkest, sickest days of the year being celebrated. I agree, it should be called Day of Death, and people should wake up and realize that Halloween is not just about dressing up like some comic figure, or superhero and getting candy.

I totally agree. But, I have to highlight your first comments. That is totally awesome! God is wonderful!!!! Looking about to see whose heart is crying out and willing to turn to Him for help. I love it!!!!

KeptByTheWord · #5 10-30-2014, 09:51 AM

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I totally agree. But, I have to highlight your first comments. That is totally awesome! God is wonderful!!!! Looking about to see whose heart is crying out and willing to turn to Him for help. I love it!!!!

She has an incredible testimony. Most of it is so terrible that I cannot even begin to explain how anyone could have life after such things experienced. But in JESUS all things are possible. She is one of the most encouraging, uplifting souls you will ever talk to, because she was absolutely in the pit of human sickness, and ugliness, and Jesus brought her out. I never talk to her without her praising the Lord for all He has done. Her life is an incredible testimony.

But this time of year, she suffers. She really does. She kind of hunkers down and tries to avoid the stores, etc. And her biggest voiced concern is just exactly what we are talking about - how can CHRISTIANS be a part in any way of such a sick and horrible holiday.

Pressing-On · #6 10-30-2014, 09:55 AM

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She has an incredible testimony. Most of it is so terrible that I cannot even begin to explain how anyone could have life after such things experienced. But in JESUS all things are possible. She is one of the most encouraging, uplifting souls you will ever talk to, because she was absolutely in the pit of human sickness, and ugliness, and Jesus brought her out. I never talk to her without her praising the Lord for all He has done. Her life is an incredible testimony.

But this time of year, she suffers. She really does. She kind of hunkers down and tries to avoid the stores, etc. And her biggest voiced concern is just exactly what we are talking about - how can CHRISTIANS be a part in any way of such a sick and horrible holiday.

Awesome!

I think parents look at the surface - fun, fun - candy and costumes. And really, there is a lot of pressure from the community - schools, parks, fire stations, retail to participate. Our local park and fire station put on functions to celebrate. And the church does too, "Truck or Treat" to try and show some tolerance and to give the kids a save environment. I don't knock that at all.

My grandson's school is in costume of some sort all this week. And guess what? Friday they get to wear their pajamas to school. I hate the public school system. LOL!

Jermyn Davidson · #7 10-30-2014, 12:39 PM

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I have a friend who was adopted into a Satanist home. She later in her life found Christ. Every year Halloween is one of the darkest times for her as she remembers just how ugly, and sick things were for her growing up at this time of year. As Christians, we should know better than to have any involvement with one of the darkest, sickest days of the year being celebrated. I agree, it should be called Day of Death, and people should wake up and realize that Halloween is not just about dressing up like some comic figure, or superhero and getting candy.

Seems like all you need in order to make a really bad Christian "After School Special".

Some people's stories are just so spectacular, they are hard to believe.

Your friend should write a book-- will probably make lots of money and attract the attention of Kirk Cameron.

Jermyn Davidson · #8 10-30-2014, 12:41 PM

Sometimes I wonder if we would actually get baptized for the dead, would it make a difference for them, somehow, in eternity.

Maybe lessen their suffering or something, I dunno. The scriptural referrence puzzles me.

n david · #9 10-30-2014, 12:57 PM

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Seems like all you need in order to make a really bad Christian "After School Special".

Some people's stories are just so spectacular, they are hard to believe.

Your friend should write a book-- will probably make lots of money and attract the attention of Kirk Cameron.

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Sometimes I wonder if we would actually get baptized for the dead, would it make a difference for them, somehow, in eternity.

Maybe lessen their suffering or something, I dunno. The scriptural referrence puzzles me.

Huh?

DaveC519 · #10 10-30-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

I have a friend who was adopted into a Satanist home. She later in her life found Christ. Every year Halloween is one of the darkest times for her as she remembers just how ugly, and sick things were for her growing up at this time of year. As Christians, we should know better than to have any involvement with one of the darkest, sickest days of the year being celebrated. I agree, it should be called Day of Death, and people should wake up and realize that Halloween is not just about dressing up like some comic figure, or superhero and getting candy.

I once knew someone who was born into a satanic cult, but also later saved. She said if Christians knew what Halloween was really about, they'd spend the night in prayer and fasting.