Should You Observe Halloween?

[FourtySven]

what is your religion?

[standingwatch]

We are Christians, believing and practicing what God tells us in His Word, the Bible--both in the Old and the New Testament.

[FourtySven]

i dont celebrate halloween either for the same reason thats y i asked you what is your faith

well my faith is also the bible i use the "new world translation of holy sciptures"

anyway thanks for reply

[Headstronghorse]

I'm sorry, but how is Halloween the "devil's holiday" if it has Pagan roots? I'm interested on how you reached that conclusion if Pagans don't even believe in a devil.

[standingwatch]

Most pagans believe in a devil or an evil force, and many try to appease him or it, including by worship (compare Rev 9:20; 1 Cor 10:20-21). Any religious practice, not endorsed or permitted by the Bible, is under the control and/or influence of Satan. We read that Satan deceives the whole world (Rev 12:9) and that he is the "god of this world" (2 Cor 4:4), who still has a throne on this earth (Rev 2:13). You can read more about Satan's influence in our free booklet, "Don't Keep Christmas."

[mbeangarrett]

Halloween is such a scary holiday. Satan is very good at disguising it and making it appear harmless. Thank you for the facts. I'm so glad that we're not involved in it.

[jonjonloulou]

Thank you for telling us the true FACTS about Halloween. It's amazing how most people in the world know about the pagan origin of this evil "holiday" and still participate in it. God will not be mocked! Soon, EVERYONE will know how evil halloween is, along with Christmas and other man-made holidays, when Jesus Christ returns! It's just a matter of time and may that time come quickly.

[tellingthetruthagain]

:10 There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, :11 or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. :12 For all who do these things are an abomination to the LORD, and because of these abominations the LORD your God drives them out from before you. :

[tellingthetruthagain]

Read Deuteronomy 18:9-12 ;:9 When you come into the land which the LORD your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominations of those nations.

[aussiejulez]

Just like most traditional holidays, Halloween's origins are steeped in pagan practices. Satan is so clever and deceptive in ensuring that holidays have some appeal to them. Parents seem to turn a blind eye to the evil and focus on the cute costumes for their children. How blessed we are to have the Bible and to know to worship God and live life in truth without mixing it with evil and paganism.

[Honeyoneup]

If one were to ask most in the world this question, would you teach your children, grandchildren to steal or extort money or goods, there reply would be no, however that is what this detestable day dose. THANK YOU again for Bible truths

[krocker11]

Thank you for your strong stand on this subject.

[FORTCOLORADO]

Like so many practices of our societies, people simply do anything that appeals to them--all without realizing the horrific consequences. It is way past time to turn to God and His Word for guidance--as you are warning!

[jackinla8]

The Christmas tree has pagan roots too.

[standingwatch]

You're correct! For more commentary on Christmas please see our 2 shows on the subject: No Christmas in the Early Church and Christmas and Worldwide Peace?

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[somefuture]

I can't understand parents who let their children participate in something so ugly and horrifying festival such as Halloween. This is the worst time of the year for me.

[electro247]

Very interesting! Thank you for pointing out the facts on Halloween and how pagan it really is