Celebrating Halloween, is it wrong or not a big deal?

[Demi777]

Often times that is how it is, respecting God often times comes with wine of insults

Indeed Insults and bible challenges...But I follow God not man. Just wanna keep going the right way even when its not easy.. Especially in this season im in now

 

[eph610]

lol applauding. U should have heard the arguments Ive had when wearing a prayer scarf ( I dont always do it but when I go into heavy praying I do) goodness!! Many things I do in respect for God and man get insulted for it

Makes you wonder how Father put's up with us huh?

 

[Demi777]

Makes you wonder how Father put's up with us huh?

Hey after he pulled me out of all that stuff he did and has been sooo patient with me..I stopped wondering about it lol!

 

[Blain]

It's worth it though Blain. Fitting in with the crowd or society vs loving God is not even a question on the table for me.

Fathers ways are polar opposite of ours while I admit I have weak moments and follow the statues quo sometimes for the most part my ways and my ways of thinking and seeing even my nature opposes the ways of this world. love has this way of changing you in a drastic way following him respecting him being opposite of the world just naturally begins to flow

 

[eph610]

So I been to an AG Pentecostal church all my life. They always taught me "Halloween is the devils Holiday". My church was 100% against celebrating Halloween and "forbade and prohibited" us young children from ever participating in it. I honestly never had a problem with it, I watch scary movies and would of always have wanted to go trick or treating. However I know some Christians celebrate it because like me they don't see it as that big of a deal and they don't do it with the intent of "celebrating the devil". Seriously you're dressing up in silly costumes asking for candy. So I just want to ask, which side is right or wrong. Or is there a line in the middle? I understand other Christians have slightly different beliefs then my church, but I never celebrated it because I was told since a young age never to do so, but I do see Christians here who say they have. I's fine just confused as to what the real answer is to this Halloween thing.

The AG also teach works based/conditional salvation do you believe in that as well?

I am not being insulting, just going to make a point...

We were with the AG when I was a kid and my Dad left them in 87 and we never looked back...

 

[laura_charlotte]

Fathers ways are polar opposite of ours while I admit I have weak moments and follow the statues quo sometimes for the most part my ways and my ways of thinking and seeing even my nature opposes the ways of this world. love has this way of changing you in a drastic way following him respecting him being opposite of the world just naturally begins to flow

Absolutely. I don't look in the mirror and see a perfect person, but when you know better you strive for more - that's the beauty of our walk with Christ - He never leaves us or forsakes us no matter how far gone we are - His love is that amazing.

 

[hornetguy]

I just cant have a clear conscience with it. The only good thing about Halloween is that i got a chance to try to get ppl to send me candy bars!! lol . I rather celebrate a bit less..than more. I dont wanna stand before God some day and him asking me bout goin to Church on a Pagan day and taking the last supper unrighteous like many do. People have called me ''catholic'' and all sorts for fasting before that and ''Pharisee'' and ''religious'' for not celebrating like others on Christmas etc..

I absolutely respect that about you.... we MUST follow our conscience, in whatever way it leads us.

I also like that you don't try to "condemn" those that have a different view.

If I thought that my kids/grandkids were trying to follow occult type things, or were celebrating Halloween as a satanic kind of thing, I'd stop it immediately..... but as a dress-up day with free candy? I'm ok with that.

 

[hornetguy]

That's how the enemy comes into the picture. "It's only this, it won't really matter, it doesn't mean anything."



In our sunday school they are. Anytime a pagan day is coming up and society will be infiltrated with the enemy on display in every shop window and essentially everywhere they turn, the church takes steps to educate their youth on what the meaning is and how it should be responded too. If the parents are christians, they should make it their business to know the origins of that day and attempt to follow Christ instead, their children are only going to follow their example. Further still, if their school or parents don't care enough to teach them about the true meaning of that day, it doesn't justify them following it.

That's good that your Sunday school teaches them about the origins of it. But, I think it should be done in a spirit of love, and not condemnation.

Educate the kids, and let them decide.

None of the churches I've been involved with make a big deal out of it... we have "trunk or treat" where kids can dress up and come to the church building parking lot and play games and "win" candy.

 

[Blain]

I absolutely respect that about you.... we MUST follow our conscience, in whatever way it leads us.

I also like that you don't try to "condemn" those that have a different view.

If I thought that my kids/grandkids were trying to follow occult type things, or were celebrating Halloween as a satanic kind of thing, I'd stop it immediately..... but as a dress-up day with free candy? I'm ok with that.

For one who is only 16 the wisdom she has is absolutely amazing huh? But like I always say the wisdom and maturity in Christ is not limit by age

 

[Demi777]

I absolutely respect that about you.... we MUST follow our conscience, in whatever way it leads us.

I also like that you don't try to "condemn" those that have a different view.

If I thought that my kids/grandkids were trying to follow occult type things, or were celebrating Halloween as a satanic kind of thing, I'd stop it immediately..... but as a dress-up day with free candy? I'm ok with that.

Well my friend if you appreciate me so much would you mind sending me a box of Baby Ruth for Halloween??LOL JK
Yeah I try not to condemn people. Ive been condemned all my life aleady from the beginning. Its not on me to judge. And after seeing that God punishes some things and ppl getting hit back with exacly that condemnation they were pushing on others..naw Ill be nice lil Christian

 

[Demi777]

For one who is only 16 the wisdom she has is absolutely amazing huh? But like I always say the wisdom and maturity in Christ is not limit by age

If ppl keep up saying this I will give u the email to the pastor who said ''she has to talk to me'' and said that God doesnt use ppl in my age and that I am not doing what God calls me to do, which is being a kid and that I should grow up etc...she dont like me very much haha

 

[laura_charlotte]

That's good that your Sunday school teaches them about the origins of it. But, I think it should be done in a spirit of love, and not condemnation. Educate the kids, and let them decide.

That's exactly how it's done. There is no condemnation in educating youth and parents alike about the origins of paganism and the enemy's ways, that's empowerment for us all Christians on our walk with Christ - knowing how to identify and combat the enemy. God gave us His word but He doesn't force us to follow it. Hopefully with Jesus seen as the right and the best inspiration of all, they'll come to practice what they've learned.

 

[Blain]

If ppl keep up saying this I will give u the email to the pastor who said ''she has to talk to me'' and said that God doesnt use ppl in my age and that I am not doing what God calls me to do, which is being a kid and that I should grow up etc...she dont like me very much haha

lol if that is her view then why on earth is she a pastor?

 

[eph610]

Well my friend if you appreciate me so much would you mind sending me a box of Baby Ruth for Halloween??LOL JK
Yeah I try not to condemn people. Ive been condemned all my life aleady from the beginning. Its not on me to judge. And after seeing that God punishes some things and ppl getting hit back with exacly that condemnation they were pushing on others..naw Ill be nice lil Christian

No daughter of God would ask for Baby Ruth, when they know that Mr. Goodbar, Snickers and Paydays are true Manna from the Lord....Must wee cast out Baby Ruth out of you now or later....older folks are going to get the last part of my comment...

 

[Blain]

sorry guys but butterfingers are the only holy candy you can eat anything else and well.... have fun where your goin;b

 

[Demi777]

lol if that is her view then why on earth is she a pastor?

She likes power, authority and being around ''respected people''. Yea I dont really get it. Her church is full of superstition and they signed a contract with the Catholic church that most ppl dont even know about that she did. SHe wants to meet me and oh she will meet with me we will see what she has to say lol. I know shes about to snap if she starts tossing english words in lol!

 

[eph610]

Well my friend if you appreciate me so much would you mind sending me a box of Baby Ruth for Halloween??LOL JK
Yeah I try not to condemn people. Ive been condemned all my life aleady from the beginning. Its not on me to judge. And after seeing that God punishes some things and ppl getting hit back with exacly that condemnation they were pushing on others..naw Ill be nice lil Christian

somebody was jealous and threatened by anointing....

I have a few your age and a bit older and I let them lead service and preach & teach....If they hit a ditch, I pull them out, dust them off and get them back behind the pulpit......our people love them too...

 

[Demi777]

No daughter of God would ask for Baby Ruth, when they know that Mr. Goodbar, Snickers and Paydays are true Manna from the Lord....Must wee cast out Baby Ruth out of you now or later....older folks are going to get the last part of my comment...

HAHAHAHAHA You dont know what the fruit of the spirit is my friend. You can keep having ur snicker manna but I will go with the fruit of the Spirit Baby Ruth! lol

 

[eph610]

sorry guys but butterfingers are the only holy candy you can eat anything else and well.... have fun where your goin;b

betta never lay a hand on buttafinger blain....just sayin

 

[Utah]

So I been to an AG Pentecostal church all my life. They always taught me "Halloween is the devils Holiday". My church was 100% against celebrating Halloween and "forbade and prohibited" us young children from ever participating in it. I honestly never had a problem with it, I watch scary movies and would of always have wanted to go trick or treating. However I know some Christians celebrate it because like me they don't see it as that big of a deal and they don't do it with the intent of "celebrating the devil". Seriously you're dressing up in silly costumes asking for candy. So I just want to ask, which side is right or wrong. Or is there a line in the middle? I understand other Christians have slightly different beliefs then my church, but I never celebrated it because I was told since a young age never to do so, but I do see Christians here who say they have. I's fine just confused as to what the real answer is to this Halloween thing.

God knows our hearts and if you're just taking the day in with a grain of salt then there's no harm no fowl, yet I don't take part in Halloween because I'd rather focus on God in complete fullness. I could be wrong.