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Celebrating Halloween, is it wrong or not a big deal?
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I love Christmas. Too bad we're never getting any snow
We (Vermont) had no snow for Christmas, and hardly any snow all winter last year..
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Susanna
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This is a video about one preachers experiences with halloween that Demi sent me, I hope you don't mind me referencing it Demi, but I think it's worth a watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erCCYxRHdlE
One of the most influential reality sobering points he made was this: "people need to be entertained" he was referring to members of Christs church and why some chose to do a 'christian' version of halloween. He then goes on to illustrate how He has the cross and he doesn't need that kind of entertainment. His testimony is spiritually enlightening and educative on the matter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erCCYxRHdlE
One of the most influential reality sobering points he made was this: "people need to be entertained" he was referring to members of Christs church and why some chose to do a 'christian' version of halloween. He then goes on to illustrate how He has the cross and he doesn't need that kind of entertainment. His testimony is spiritually enlightening and educative on the matter.
LOL, my nickname was Gandalf when I was studying
never actually thought of it like that because to me it always was a nickname...
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Susanna
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I watched a John Ramirez video earlier today, actually. Informative. Wish more people cared for the revelation.
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jaybird88
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Definitely share that sentiment, God can change anything. Glad you enjoyed the resource, Demi pointed it out to me, so glad she did, all credit goes to her.
Nah Snow sucks, I hate shoveling and it gets dirty, hard and icy in 3 days and makes the streets so uneasy to walk through.
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AuntieAnt
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Speaking of snow (which I don't see anymore since I moved to Texas)...
If ever I get a Blue Tick Heeler, that doggie and I will travel all over together, particularly in winter because snow is so beautiful!
It's not necessary Demi. Your contributions are highly valued by members and non members alike as has been shown. Discussions are what these forums and threads are here for which you can partake in, I do so hope you'll continue if you see fit.
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PinkDiamond
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Snook I am not trying to force anything down anyones throat. sigh. You know me well enough that I am not like that. I just state what I believe and what the bible says. I do feel like I gotta show bible verses because I dont wanna stand before Jesus one say asking me why I didnt, when I could have.
Its on each individual to do make their decision. Dont make me worse than I am now. Ive stated dozens of times ''but if you feel okay and righ with it, do it''
I celebrate both Christmas and Resurrection Sunday ( Easter) and have posted my reasons and thoughts on another thread. I don't find your posts offensive. I think you are just sharing your views and reasons for abstaining.
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Miri
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You got me thinking, maybe the way the US does Halloween is different to the UK and I hate it.
Over here they dress up as witches, zombies, ghosts and often wear scary masks or put on
make up dipicting blood, wounds, horror, twisted scary faces. The trick or treat thing seems to
be a US import as it never happened when I was young it started off maybe 30 years ago.
Children and teens go around not just knocking but hammering on doors running in and
out of gardens leaving gates open. Sometimes using it as an excuse to cause trouble (older
ones do anyway). They seem to think that if people don't give them a treat, they play a trick
on you!
Some householders get right into it and decorate their houses with pumpkins, witches,
scary masks, bats etc. I saw one house with caution signs about zombies.
Instead of children going to people they know. They go to everyone including complete
strsngers. That is just so dangerous. The younger ones usually have a parent with them but some
of the older ones often just go in groups and cause a lot of intimidation and problems.
I tie our garden gate up, otherwise we get a non stop stream of door knockers all night long.
Its really not fair to elderly or vunerable householders. Someone was telling me they had a
sick baby bad they just got them to sleep when the kids started door knocking.
Im not sure if the US do it any different but that is how if is in the UK and I hate it.
I hate the way it gives permission for gangs of kids to create mayhem and trash your
garden running over plants on their way in and out. Not to mention the general nuisance.
I hate the way it teaches chiidren that evil is fun and that to scare people is fun.
As I say maybe the way it is done in the US is different. It would be interesting to know.
Over here Halloween is just a plain nuisance.
dont give credit to me, give credit to God for delivering this man that we can now through him get a better understanding of things sis
Yea he has a lot of good videos. Sometimes its creepy but he has good points, tho I think that some things he takes just a little too far
Well nor did I think that people get offended until ladybug told me I am. And by now I am so tired of seeing everyone who disagrees and shows bible verses gets called a hipocret. If its about OSAS and all that NO ONE gets mad about verses! As soon as it comes to celebrations and stuff people call you names and go mad. everywhere where people may get out of their routine and comfort zone and may agree or disagree, your called a hipocret.
Thanks for stepping up for me sis.
Well nor did I think that people get offended until ladybug told me I am. And by now I am so tired of seeing everyone who disagrees and shows bible verses gets called a hipocret. If its about OSAS and all that NO ONE gets mad about verses! As soon as it comes to celebrations and stuff people call you names and go mad. everywhere where people may get out of their routine and comfort zone and may agree or disagree, your called a hipocret.
Thanks for stepping up for me sis.[/QUOTE]
Demi, I DID NOT say that anyone was offended. Nowhere in my reply have I said that. I SAID you SOUND like you're trying to shove your belief down the throats of people who think differently about holidays than you do. And I didn't call you a hypocrit, I SAID don't MAKE me call you a hypocrit. So don't go saying that I said something that I did not say.
Thanks for stepping up for me sis.[/QUOTE]
Demi, I DID NOT say that anyone was offended. Nowhere in my reply have I said that. I SAID you SOUND like you're trying to shove your belief down the throats of people who think differently about holidays than you do. And I didn't call you a hypocrit, I SAID don't MAKE me call you a hypocrit. So don't go saying that I said something that I did not say.
Demi, I DID NOT say that anyone was offended. Nowhere in my reply have I said that. I SAID you SOUND like you're trying to shove your belief down the throats of people who think differently about holidays than you do. And I didn't call you a hypocrit, I SAID don't MAKE me call you a hypocrit. So don
't go saying that I said something that I did not say.
[/QUOTE]I didnt say that i was called one. I meant in general.
Saying that I sounds like I am and ''dont make me call you a holiday hypocrit'' is almost the same as telling me that you think I am one.
Oh well could be worse
We do appreciate your views on the subject, Demi. BUT it does get old and repetitve when you and others keep saying "I don't celebrate (holiday) because..." or "I don't do this or that because..."..
BUT it does get old and repetitve when you and others keep saying "I don't celebrate (holiday) because..." or "I don't do this or that because..."..