Should A Member of the Body of Christ Celebrate Halloween?

PastorDavid · Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:56 pm

Debra wrote:

I think God has to consciously deal with people's belief system on these matters. More Christians than not celebrate Halloween. Not that it's right--it's just the way it is. Myself, I always looked forward to Halloween because I loved the dressing up part and attending costume parties. I always made my own costumes, and when I became a parent I did the same for my son. I loved to decorate my front porch and made an authentic, scary, life-sized witch complete with cauldron and rats that sat by my front door. Spiderwebs, bats, pumpkins, orange lights....all the kids LOVED the scenes I created, and of course I got many accolades from both the kids and the parents for the decorating! Getting candy wasn't a big deal, as with most children my son had access to it anytime he wanted. I looked at it as harmless fun. I never considered the real roots of Halloween or those that practice demented worship on that day, namely, occultists and witches. Why? In my heart I felt witches and the like were not actually real. I viewed these people who laid claims as being a witch as somewhat harmless individuals with delusional mental problems.

It wasn't until around 2000 that I became aware of the dark evil things that are carried out on that day. I don't recall what program it was specifically, but it was on Christian TV, and they were interviewing young adults whose parents had been satanists and practicing witches. They were all raised in covens. When they revealed the rituals, sacrifices, worship, sex magick, etc. they did on Halloween, I was shocked and appalled. It was a High Holy Day to them. This WAS REAL.

Satanist - Anton LaVey (now deceased): "Two major holidays, HALLOWEEN and Walpurgisnacht are celebrated by the Church of Satan."

It dawned on me that my participation in this holiday could be a detriment to myself and family, and as a follower of Jesus Christ I should not be involved in any fashion. I did more research on it and it confirmed what I saw on the program. From that point on, I did not decorate my porch, hand out candy, or attend Halloween parties. My son was still young at the time and I explained to him why I wasn't going to decorate and give out candy anymore.

I gave him the option to go with his friend to Trick or Treat, but to my surprise he told me he understood and he didn't want to go anyhow. He was only 10, and I was very proud of his decision. My husband however was extremely upset with me and wanted me to at least pass put candy. I refused. That's my take on it.

Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils. 1 Corinthians 10:21

Excellent Debra, Excellent! 8-)

Should A Member of the Body of Christ Celebrate Halloween?

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