October is here again and all the children are going to dress up and come for candy. How do others handle Halloween? Is it an evil holiday or harmless fun for children?
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October is here again and all the children are going to dress up and come for candy. How do others handle Halloween? Is it an evil holiday or harmless fun for children?
It is a shame many Christians can't see the same kinds of opportunities that Jesus saw in the cultural things around Him.
It is a shame many Christians can't see the same kinds of opportunities that Jesus saw in the cultural things around Him.
October is here again and all the children are going to dress up and come for candy. How do others handle Halloween? Is it an evil holiday or harmless fun for children?
You are one of the rare ones who get it. I think I can see Jesus smiling.Willie T's church has the right idea. To be involved in youth ministries and to hold an exciting celebration that takes children away from thesuperficalness of halowen while also teaching them about the reality that is Jesus.
bingo problem with halloween is the idiots who want to harm kids. i say let them have fun stay with houses you know go to local stores.. but yes its a perfect time for the church .in the country bonfire hot dog roast marshmallows and hay rides .good chilli lots of fun games. i realize some churches in the city cant do the bonfire hot dog roast marshmallows and hay rides .do fun and games what ever it takes .halloween is only evil if you allow itIt is one of the best times our church uses for teaching the neighborhood children about Christ. Our entire campus is a beacon that draws kids from blocks away.
m.r negative gluttony ????? that could be christmas and thanksgiving its not a holiday its just a date yes as kid i soaped windows toilet papered trees . what did joseph say to his brothers... what you meant for evil God meant for good.. its just a date .wow i bet you like the grinch lolI don't celebrate Halloween and don't encourage others to. Analyze what's going on here:
1. It is glorifying evil, horror and terror.
2. People are dressing up as something they are not.
3. A whole bunch of gluttony and debatchery go on. Yea, normally covered by gràce... But what of it all is giving glory to God? We have liberty, but do we have liberty to celebrate a day that glorifies evil?
4. Trick or treat... Sounds like extortion to me!
5. If a prostitute comes to your door and says, "trick or treat", what do you chose? (That's a joke).
It's a pointless holiday that has nothing in it's culture about God. Neither does the 4th of July, but at least that's a holiday that doesn't glorify evil and has no false religious doctrine attached to it.
Ok Willie.. so will you take a goat's skull covered in blood from a sacrificed virgin and invite the kiddies to gather around it while you tell them about Jesus?
I know that's not what you are suggesting, but let's face it... There is nothing about this holiday that is good and yes, it is glorifying evil. Even if it's watered down to "cute" goblins and ghosts.
I would rather use good things to draw kiddies to God. Not evil things. How exactly are you going to teach about God through a jackolatern?
They just want the candy... They aren't buying the spin.
Our kids WANT to come to the church celebration where all their friends are going to be. I guess it kind of depends upon what they see their parents living for. Besides, what we offer is far more fun and exciting than just walking around a neighborhood with a bag. And it didn't just happen. We work hard at it, and spend some money making sure it is top-notch.I have heard both sides from Christians throughout the years and personally I don't like it. If you pay attention you'll see that something evil always happens on Halloween. I watched Dateline for years and noticed it. So I think it really is an evil holiday. The problem is that it's so sensationalized that it's hard to keep kids from wanting to participate. Has anyone had that problem? It's almost as if you're pushed into participating. All your neighbors put decorations out and youth see everyone else gearing up for it, so it's hard to keep your family from participating.
evil happens everyday regardless of halloween imo e give the devil t much credit. i am not a fan of the haunted houses do fun things with kids let them grow up. heck i dont even have a problem with santa ..i have more of a problem commercializing christmasI have heard both sides from Christians throughout the years and personally I don't like it. If you pay attention you'll see that something evil always happens on Halloween. I watched Dateline for years and noticed it. So I think it really is an evil holiday. The problem is that it's so sensationalized that it's hard to keep kids from wanting to participate. Has anyone had that problem? It's almost as if you're pushed into participating. All your neighbors put decorations out and youth see everyone else gearing up for it, so it's hard to keep your family from participating.
evil happens everyday regardless of halloween imo e give the devil t much credit. i am not a fan of the haunted houses do fun things with kids let them grow up. heck i dont even have a problem with santa ..i have more of a problem commercializing christmas
Why not celebrate Reformation DayOctober is here again and all the children are going to dress up and come for candy. How do others handle Halloween? Is it an evil holiday or harmless fun for children?