Bible Question: Shalom, brothers and sisters. I know that there has been a few questions already asked about what to do about halloween, for a christian. I do not think it is right for my family to participate. Some people will disagree. That is fine. I have been told I was being "cruel" to my sons for not letting them go trick or treating.Well... only in their eyes. My point is, if you get caught in a similar arguement, stand your ground.1Thess.5:22," Abstain from all appearance of evil". Praise the Lord for you all that are so willing to help everyone that posts on this site. God bless, michael.... |
Bible Answer: Greetings, For a long time, I was much the same way. I refused to participate with Holloween with the belief that evil was being promoted and celebrated. In many ways, I still believe that. However, what changed my view was a church I once belonged to that had a fair on Holloween for the children, but also a church wide celebration the next night, on November 1st. It was then that the history behind Holloween was presented to me. Holloween, or all hollows eve, was a night to ward off evil spirits in preparation of All Saints Day, a day to celebrate the lives and sacrifices of the Saints. The pastor began by dressing up as a christian saint he admired, and told of the saint's life, then other teachers and deacons would do something similar. I learned more about the christian saints that day than I ever did any other time. The children had a fun time also with various games and such based around period games. Although something was done on Holloween, it was the next day where the real celebration took place. Jesusman |