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HALLOWEEN - DD - 10-19-2011 08:37 PM
After my last email, I was asked: "how could any christian have a Happy halloween? Its just the time when witches and satan worshippers sacrifice the most babies"
I don’t see Halloween as “just” the time when witches and Satan worshippers sacrifice the most babies. We can have a happy Halloween, the same as we can have a happy Easter. After all, the name Easter itself is derived from Ishtar, the ancient Sumero-Babylonian goddess of love and fertility. She is often described as the daughter of Anu, the god of the air.
We can have a happy Halloween, the same as we can have a Merry Christmas, even though the Christmas tree with all Its ornaments are of a pagan origin, and Santa Claus has absolutely nothing to do with the birth of Christ. There are obviously bad points to be made about any holiday, even Christian holidays.
The truth is, comparatively, Halloween is less commercial than even Christmas. Yes, some people do bad things on that day, and worship things that are against our Christian beliefs, but for the most part, if you look at the glass as half “full”, you will see literally millions of people giving without expecting anything in return. (and tens of millions of children benefiting from it)
I think Christians could learn allot from Halloween. Anyone can choose to turn their lights off and not give out candy on that day, but many people choose to give and make children happy without expecting reward or receiving anything in return.
So, how could any Christian have a Happy Halloween? Just look at the children on that day. I see allot of happy children, but the most amazing thing I see is allot of “non Christians” practicing what Christians are supposed to be doing all year long, but rarely do. Being generous and giving without the expectation of reward.
As with any holliday, Halloween is what "you" make of it. Indeed, Halloween is the wiccans and Satanists most sacred holiday, and people of those cults do things that are not only against our Christian beliefs, but even immoral according to the laws of our land. So, should you lock your doors and keep your children huddled in the basement on that day while all the other children are out having fun?
Truly, unless your faith is so weak that you fear you will slip over into the dark side, simply enjoy the good points about the day. After All, if you are a Christian, is there anything to prevent you from worshiping the Lord on that day?
While other people are dressing their children as ghosts, ghouls and demons, is there anything to prevent you from dressing your children as Jesus, shepards, angels or prophets?
When you get down to the root meanings of Halloween, it is a dark holiday. Ask yourself this question: Would the Lord have you avoid this holiday by huddling in your basement, or would he prefer that you be a light in the darkness?
Personally, I say, enjoy the smiles on the children's faces, and enjoy the day for what "you" make of it. I've found that most of the people who nit pick about what other people do, or do not do under the veil of being religious, don't celebrate the true religious holidays such as "The Feast of Tabernacles", "Feast of Trumpets", "Year of Jubilee", or even the "Passover".
Preachers and religious folks like to appoint themselves as "God's policemen", when it concerns what somebody else does. On October 31st, people are not caught unaware when children knock on their door for candy. Matter of fact it is encouraged. Therefore children are not being trained to be "Beggars" on that day as some religious folks would suggest.
On October 31st, if you are worshiping anyone other than the Lord, then there is a problem. Otherwise, at the end of the day, do what I used to do. After the little darlings have finally gone to bed, go swipe a piece of candy or two for yourself. You deserve it!!
RE: HALLOWEEN - Guest - 10-19-2011 08:50 PM
Thanks for that, but what I do is put the goods out there with scriptures while Im gone because i do not participate in this but try to be nice and give to the local kids cause they deserve it! so please pray for their salvation as well as Families thanks and God Bless!
RE: HALLOWEEN - Guest - 10-20-2011 08:12 PM
DD, you have a lot of "common sense" which nowdays, is not too common. I agree with you on almost everything you said and I always took my children to a "harvest" party at the church. It was loads of fun for all concerned and they never missed out on anything. Above all, I was able to be there with them.
RE: HALLOWEEN - DD - 10-21-2011 11:10 AM
RE: HALLOWEEN
DD, you have a lot of "common sense" which.....
Thank you Guest #2.
No doubt Halloween has become more questionable throughout the years. These days more than ever, Halloween is to Wiccan’s and Satanist’s what Christmas is to Christians. It "is" their BIG holiday.
It used to be, when most of us were growing up, the worst we had to fear was some bully (older kid) steeling our candy and running off with it. I'm afraid times have changed to the degree that this is the least of our worries these days. I’m not sure telling your kids "not to go trick-or-treating" is the right thing to do though.
It’s like setting out a huge buffet of candy and ice cream for hundreds of kids and then saying: "Everyone can help themselves - except you". It hardly makes them want to say "Thank you Jesus" does it?
When my kids were trick or treat age, (not very long ago) I found a few alternatives. Between now and Halloween, keep your eyes open and read the church marquee’s. Many churches now days have what is called "Trunk or Treat".
It is where allot of Christian’s get together and line their cars along side of each other, (usually in a Church parking lot) with the trunks filled with candy. You can go from church to Church and your kids will make out like bandits from just one of them. It’s allot less walking for both you and your children and they are less likely to receive apples with razor blades, poison candy etc...
If you can’t find one, why not go to your local church and "start one". Then have them advertise it on their marquee between now and Halloween. Your kids might even have more fun handing out candy, than they would receiving it. Also, you can take your kids to neighbors and relatives houses. You can even pay for the candy that they give to them. (This way, they get only the candy they really like and allot of it - McDonalds certificates are good too)
Whatever you decide to do, make sure your kids are being watched on that evening. It is a day that celebrates evil. Remember, it doesn’t take hundreds of evil people to ruin your life on that night, "just one". God Bless. /DD
RE: HALLOWEEN - Guest - 10-29-2011 07:05 PM
After raising my daughter w/all of the above (that Godly) she decided to take my grandson to the original trik or treating, that is walking w/friends door to door despite my opposing her on this she refuses to listen. Please agree that the Lord keeps them safe & all the kids that day. I also know that the POLICE DEPT & HOSPITAL ER WILL XRAY THE CANDY FOR FREE! BUT she's stubborn & still wont take my advise. PLEASE Pray these ungodly influences away from her & my grandson I raised her in the Lord & she wont even spend the Holiday w/ me.
Thank You so Much! God Bless & keep us all Safe & Protected Lord & CHANGE YOUR DAUGHTERS HEART & TURN IT AROUND FOR MOM & MY ONLY CHILD SKE THANKS AMEN!!