The 22-year-old supermodel wife of Justin Beiber is defending her love of Halloween after her Instagram followers questioned how she can reconcile her love of the spooky holiday with her faith in God.
Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) recently asked her 23 million fans to help her brainstorm Halloween costume ideas. As she considered fun options like Catwoman or Bride of Chucky, her followers labeled her a 'FAKE CHRISTIAN' for even mentioning the upcoming holiday. And while Mrs. Bieber has tried to contrast the "real, funny goofy side" she displays on Instagram with a more pious desire to "represent Jesus" within the modeling industry, that one little comment has since resurrected the age-old debate as to whether celebrating an ancient pagan holiday associated with occult practices and ghastly imagery makes you any less of a Jesus lover.
Should Christians really celebrate Halloween?
Would God Approve?
It may help to understand that Halloween is a holiday with pagan origins.
Today, Halloween is almost entirely secular, divorced from its pagan origins. But for those wondering just what the big deal is between Christians and Halloween, the late evangelist Billy Graham's website sheds some light. "For some people, this holiday is a time for dress-up and candy; it is an opportunity for fun," begins the explanation. "Others express concern for their children's safety or for the emphasis that is often made on violence or horror at this time of year they are aware that some groups celebrate Halloween as a tribute to Satan."
There's also the concern that some use Halloween as an excuse to let their worst impulses loose. Some kids engage in criminal mischief, some adults drink too much, and everyone probably eats a little too much candy. And some Christians might turn their nose up at the horror movies many watch during October, many of which are focused on occult figures like ghosts or demons.
However, Graham goes on to point out that as the precursor to "All Saints' Day", Halloween is also tied to Martin Luther and the Reformation, and can therefore also be celebrated by Christians as a tribute to religious freedom.
Graham's website also suggests that, for those Christians that are truly struggling, dressing you or your children as positive role models from films or comics - or even Bible heroes - might be a good compromise. Or, they say, accept it as an opportunity to evangelize about Christ's love to the scores of candy-seeking children coming to your door.
Harmless Fun or Demonic Corruption?
But before you follow Graham's advice to ditch the regular ghoulish costumes and provide Gospel tracts to doorbell-ringing children, remember that dressing up on Halloween as Mrs. Bieber was all but crucified for on social media is no less Christian than taking your kids to the mall to see Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny. Neither has much to do with Christianity in the first place.
We're lucky enough to live in a country where the separation of church and state means that otherwise harmless secular holidays (even those steeped in ancient pagan traditions) don't have to be forsaken.
Perhaps it's best not to overthink what has essentially turned into a costume party for children throughout the years. After all, there are plenty of wholesome activities families can partake in together this Halloween season: Carving jack-o-lanterns, roasting the seeds, hanging orange lights around the house, even dressing up in matching costumes.
Ultimately, Christians may want to consider embracing the community aspect of Halloween and love thy trick-or-treating neighbor by supplying lots of good candy.
110 comments
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Amber Fry
The truth is Christianity is about following Christ's teachings as near as possible. Most of that had to do with how to behave as one of his devotees and how to treat others. Unless celebrating general social level holidays requests or requires specifically anti Christ-like behavior and poor treatment of others, I'd say no, it wouldn't make one a fake Christian. It isn't really about what a person celebrates as a Christian, but how one lives their life and how they treat others.
A fake would be one that claims to be one, sits in church and makes their presence known but doesn't really treat others as Christ would... often doesn't even realize just how Christ would treat others in the first place. It isn't really about celebrating, but how one lives.
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jhelms
With all of the real problems confronting mankind now why must we concentrate on issues like this. If a person doesn't like Halloween, don't celebrate it. If they don't like Santa, celebrate Christmas in another way. I personally think these are harmless and even a great way to teach giving and sharing to our children. Why don't we help the hungry, the poor, and the homeless. It would be better if we try to get our politicians to work together and stop fighting. Teach each other how to compromise and enjoy peace with each other. I have over simplified it but I think those who concentrate on the bad in everything are worrying about the wrong things.
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Reb TK
There have always been rituals or traditions across societies, in which the "have not's" petitioned the "haves" for treats, favors etc. It helped the "haves" control the "have not's." Halloween is just another one of those traditions. It's like tossing a treat to a pet, or , more closely to the human situation, tossing one iota of economic or other equality to one or another oppressed classes. Halloween as an event should be the least of our concerns. Ensuring social and economic equality should be our utmost concern. And we are to be concerned that this young lady likes Halloween? The child married Justin Bieber: that's Halloween enough. Peace and Out... Reb tk
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Norma Battes
" ...after her Instagram followers questioned... "
Some people need to get a life.
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Garth Lee Craven
Agree
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Bill Fox
Why do Christians worship events that honor Satan?
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sibyltheheretic
They should all be shamed and pilloried; and made to sew a yellow cross onto their garments. All of their books and monuments should be burned and looted. Gather the holy men and believers of the true religion and we together will torment and make miserable the lives of these heretics.
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sibyltheheretic
And also we will put disparaging notes into their pockets.
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Pastor George Day
sibyltheheretic,
Not funny. Try harder!
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Norma Battes
Why? The Snickers man, the Snickers.
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Secretary3rd
Think how the Catholic Church reels when Halloween happens. All their teachings, praying, and chanting is toss aside by the faithful that once a year they can be themselves. People get to hide behind masks. Even priests can put aside their belief and assume the identity of another. It is the time that the Devil has a chance to wander the streets as itself and no one will notice the different from all others until dawn.
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samidee Onyx
if one faith is in Christianity belief and attitude, then hallowen belief is cultural for specific belief and values
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Valarie Maus
Reminds me of a cartoon that gets posted to my feed once a year: Picture it. You see three small children walking up the pavement to Edna's house. Behind them, is the Reaper Death, himself. Edna answers the door with a huge bowl of candy bars in her hand....and just as Death is blurting out "I am here for your soul", you see Death pause, slur, then stop mid way between talking as he looks down at Ednas' hands......and notices she is holding full size candy bars. He immediately says "Nope, we're good here!" I say, let them eat candy.....and God Bless! (great article, BTW!)
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sea.anenome
Halloween is good. periodt.
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Lmn9or*
Halloween...secular...hand out candy, compliment the kids on great costumes, and love one another, do no harm....not a problem.
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Hoggdogg
Chris us Christians have not stole our holy holidays its t he big chain stores who done this my selfe dont celebre halloween because its nothing but evil and andrew Christmas is not a pagan holiday dont know what church you go to we dont buy president or put up a tree we celebrate jusus
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Lionheart
Thank you for that amazingly elloquent article Hoggdogg. You don't have to explain your educational choice that led you to follow religion........seriously, you don't...... I think we all get it.
May Santa be good to you and bring you lots of presidents (sic) this year.
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Norma Battes
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For when you have the time. We'll handle the a's and b's and c's, and stuff.
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Justin
I'm a devout follower of Jesus Christ and I dress up every year. I don't have to agree with how the customs originated. I believe the world is full of hypocrites. They judged her, which is contrary to biblical teachings. This is not how Christians act. They are sorry excuses for Christians. We are supposed to teach religious acceptance.
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Cyndi McReynolds
If we want God to reside in our hearts, we need to make it a comfortable place and keep it tidy. We should concentrate on our own souls and let God be the judge of our authenticity and worth. "Love one another."
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Karen Kelley
I think of Halloween as a children's holiday. I have never liked the spooky, scary, blood and guts kind of celebration. I do dress up for an adult party - Winnie the pooh characters are favorites. Some people really go crazy and decorate, but it's for me it's pumpkins and corn stalks. I know some people think it's the devil's day, but it's all in what you feel it is. Don't think the devil will take you if your dressed as Piglet and bobbin for apples!
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Norma Battes
" ...an adult party "
Karen? Oh my...
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John Ambrose
Halloween vs God...oh my Gawwwd!! it's getting to the point that people have nothing better to do in or with their lives than to complain and trash an awesomely fun night of going out and Trick or Treating for Candy,? ..to the one's...and you know who you are!...lighten up and enjoy yourselves, life is far too short and late when ya' start adding up those lost years because you were too stiff! (coz you will be soon enough)! ...I still go out on Halloween, and I'm 60, yes 60 (ask me i'd love to show you my photo's) lol..I put on makeup either Zombie or a Grizzly attack genre or anything creepy, Haha and I have a blast for an hour or so, kids and parents come up to me and say - hey that's a great costume! and I say thank you I made it myself, then they say (if they figure it out LOL) aren't you a little old for Trick or Treating? my reply is, I'm just 6 kids rolled up into one?? ..then I grrrrrowww like a Zombie or other, and we all have a great laugh,??? Happy Halloween Everyone!! Have a great and safe Niiiight Boooo????HAHAHA!!
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Reverend Andrew
see as how many so called Christians celebrate Christmas and that is a Pagan Holiday that all Christians celebrate what's wrong with Halloween
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Reverend Joe
I know the background of Halloween but I've never had any problems celebrating it. It is not bad just because of it's origin, it's the way people see and interpret it that might make it bad. I do the Liturgy at my church, as well as being a Board member. I doubt that any of the members of our congregation think I'm a bad or evil person. Same goes for my kids. I've not heard any complaints about celebrating Halloween, anywhere, from anybody.
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Pastor George Day
Reverend Joe,
That is the problem! Has the Church gone dormant?
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King
Makes zero sense that the churches got mad about this. Christianity is a cult just like all the religions. Obviously all of their holidays are just rewrites from earlier pagan ones that were celebrated. Just another reason that most people under 40 aren't religious. It is a joke. We figured out it is brainwashing.
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Kat
Anyone who has a child. That child is not summoning the devil or anything on Halloween that child is dressing up in a silly costume going to houses and saying trick or treat now that child is having fun can anybody really see anything wrong with that and even adults the dress up in silly costumes and go to parties they're going to go to a party anyway what's wrong with once-a-year dressing up in something that makes them happy I think a lot of people are blowing all this out of proportion let's just dress up and have some fun love and peace M. Katherine Strid
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Lionheart
Totally agree! Yes, Halloween can be scary for children, but let's face it, children are subject to the horrors of the Bible, and in some churches they see horrific effigies of a man hanging on a cross with nails through his hands and feet conning little children he did it for them. If that's not screwing little children's minds up I don't know what is.
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Chaplain Shawn
Here the secularist is proclaiming the Word, in a false light. If you do not believe in God and read the Bible with logic and reason, then evil is being done by none other than wait for it...wait for it...human beings. Yes, all throughout history evil was done by the hand of none other than human beings. As you say Mr. Lionheart, I do not see a God anywhere murdering men, women, pregnant women and children. However, humans are the misogynistic, megalomaniacs, ethnocentric, hateful, ungrateful, infanticidal, genocidal and vile creatures of the world. The world has been secular since before Babylon. The twentieth century alone has had secular fascists killing more innocent people than the crusades, with trials, inquisition etc. Why are we not talking about Hitler (secularist), Lenin & Stalin (secularists), Pol Pot The Khymer Rogue (secularist), Idi Amin (secularist), Norriega, Khadafi, Charles Manson (all secularists).
Anyone who kills under whatever banner they claim are not who they say they are. Therefore, Christians who kill or have killed are not Christians. Likewise secularists who kill or have killed are not secularists, they are all murderers. When you throw everyone into one box, you commit multiple fallacies. However, the worst is that you assume. Mother Theresa and Princess Di were two who identified as Christians and did a world of good while they were alive. Maybe you all should focus on the positive, instead of the negative because I never hear anything from the nonbelievers on their atheistic murderers of the twentieth century. If you cannot admit their wrongdoing, then you have no room to judge those self-professed Christians, Christians for appearances, or Christians who feel or felt guilty because true believing Christians usually are the victims of a secular society. The story of Jesus proves this to be true, and even if the story is made up, it captures the barbaric nature of Rome. I am sure those secular Romans enjoyed killing innocent men, women, pregnant women , and children. In some ways history shows we are all far worse under a secular banner. Secularism leads to bitterness, which leads to hate, which leads to violence, which leads to death. All the while, secularism fills the world with ad-hominem attacks against theism for laughs. So, hey as secularists say,"its all relevant." Is it?
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Pastor George Day
Chaplain Shawn,
Well said.
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Pastor George Day
Lionheart,
My dear Lord! What did they do to you at church??!
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Pastor George Day
Kat,
This is just the same as saying: let our kids read Harry Potter. There's no harm in it. Unt you realize that thee books were written down by means of automatic writing. Now, you cannot slit a practice from its pagan origin. Go figure!
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Marsha Bird
Honestly, biblically speaking, none of the holidays except Jewish holidays should be celebrated. So, if you are a Christian, any holiday besides the ones laid out in the old testament shouldn't be celebrated. I'm a Christian, and I'm pretty sure that Jesus changed all that... Because he's the reason for forgiveness. If you wish to take your kids trick or treating, go! If you want a Christmas tree, put one up. Easter egg hunt? By all means, do it. Jesus died so we could be the humans we are today. There's no sense in condemning anyone for being who they are. Faith in Jesus Christ is all we need, being Christian. I myself really have no reason to celebrate holidays since my children are grown, and I really don't. But I am not going to be angry that someone knocks on my door dressed up even if my light is off... I will find a treat for them. I won't refuse a Christmas gift that someone is giving me because they thought about me. It's not my job to judge anyone else's beliefs, but it is my job to encourage good will toward others.
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Louise Young
A very balanced. Thoughtful and kind Christian response! Amen!
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Arno
I am a Christian and I don't celebrate Christmas, and I agree there are religious rituals and pagan dogmas with no basis in the Bible. The lord supper doesn't have pagan origins. There is a big difference between being religious and being Spiritual. Question for this Halloween day is: do you want to teach your children spiritual reality or darkness, do your permit the influence of the devil, or the light of true relationship with the creator? Think about it, do not give an emotional response, think it over, the devil influence is very powerful and subtle.
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Lionheart
Question for this Halloween is: Do you want to teach your children "how to think" using logic and reason, or "what to think", like creationists and religionists do that use pure conjecture and faith?
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Pastor George Day
Lionheart,
Yes, we do!
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Pastor George Day
Arno,
Well said!
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Daniel
A very thoughtful expression. I'd add a slightly humorous thought. In an effort to not be scary but to encourage good will towards others, this Halloween Jesus is dressing up as Mohammed, Mohammed is dressing up as Buddha, Buddha is dressing up as Jesus, and all the leprechauns are dressing up as Santa's elves.
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Pastor George Day
Daniel,
Bingo :-) !!
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Pastor George Day
Marsha Bird,
I'm a Messianic Jew. Yeshua never cancelled the Old Testament Law. He simply gives you the grace to fulfil it. It is his doing, but we must let him through faith.
The essence of Halloween is evil. I see no point in encouraging children to celebrate evil. There are plenty of other ways to have fun.
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David Hawkins
Considering the actual act of going around to neighbors houses asking for food, came about during a time famine and depression. They would beg for food. Yes I know about the Gaelic celebration of Samhain. Samhain is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year. Traditionally, it is celebrated from 31 October to 1 November, as the Celtic day began and ended at sunset. This is about halfway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice.
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Mary
Personal freedom is important for each of us, and we do well to seek Wisdom in our choices. Yes, children of all ages shall enjoy celebration, and mindfully so, since knowing what we are celebrating brings depth and expansion to our being. Awareness that there are satanists who kidnap children for sacrifice to empower their evil agendas is important so the innocent are protected while enjoying their celebrations. To deny that Halloween has a very dark side would be both blind and unwise...the choice is ours, and however we choose, let it be from the Heart to bring more Love into our world.
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William
Regardless of cultural acceptance, Biblical Doctrine and principles do NOT change. "We the people" do not over rule God. He is Sovereign over All. His Word stands. Like it or not. Tracing holidays ("holy" days) and celebrations far enough back...it all goes to the Two Trees. God and the tree of Life or the tree of pleasure and Death...Hallowed Eve...a celebration of the day of the dead...the day God shut His people in the ark and destroyed all life that was on Earth. Celebrate death? How defiant and proud against the most High God!
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hirundine608
I am not a Christian yet know and love God. You do not need to be a Christian to see that demonic forces use the day. I notice the rational is, "harmless fun"? Not sure where it is fun? That is for each to determine. Just be aware of the consequences, maybe? Cheers.
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Pastor George Day
hirundine608,
Thank you for this comment! :-)
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Rik Venerable
Turn an originally demonic night into a silly and fun night, Christians win once more.
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Robin Will
What bothers me most is that some need to justify their beliefs by bashing the beliefs of others. They twist and turn the 'face value' of an event, holiday or practice to get people to see their views. I see children parading around in their costumes, laughing, playing and simply having fun. Children need fun and a sense of family and community; we all need fun and community!!!! Enjoy your candy gathering activities young and old alike. The others can go to their church and pray for our souls and a better world. Choices!
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Sparky Runner
One thing that bothers me in my travils around the planet is this Billy Graham influence on American Christianity after he had become the BFF to the Grand Worshipful Master of the FBI Freemasons, GHW Bush. Why was he picked over all the other American scholars to change American Christianity???
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Thom
This is not an issue. They can of course celebrate this day the calander we use is a pagen calander so is the Christmas tree peoply that shamed her are ignorant stupid or both
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Alexia Martinez
It is ok regardless of the origins.Its no different the non hispanics having sugar skull deco( Dia de los Muertos) or non Irish wearing green during St. Patricks day. It should not matter so long as family/community are a part. With so much hate today so what... have some innocent fun.
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Bob
The origins of Halloween are irrelevant. All that matters is what is the motivation for our current practices. People celebrate Halloween today as a fun time for kids to dress up and get treats. Almost no one is doing it to celebrate some pagan right. People who bring that up are just looking for something to complain about.
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Rowland Barkley
"Would God approve of His flock celebrating a holiday with pagan origins?" Certainly not! Is there any holiday without Pagan origins? Certainly not! The remaining options are to have no holidays, or celebrate all the gods and Goddesses you wish.
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fuguestateknits
Hell: the myth to keep the masses in line:(
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Kathryn
Most Christian holidays have their roots in Pagan/Roman history. Horrific crimes, mass shootings, wars are not predominately committed during the Hallowe'en season, but throughout the year. The devil is a myth created by man to alibi his or her bad deeds, i.e., 'the devil made me do it'. Get a grip, folks......sheeesh.
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Pastor George Day
Kathryn,
You will believe in him once you see him... it may be too ate though.
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Lionheart
I vote for harmless fun.
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sibyltheheretic
"Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive." I bet Elbert Hubbard was a fun guy to hang out with on Halloween.
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Lionheart
If you have a long face at my funeral I will never speak to you again.
(Stan Laurel on his death bed.)
I plan on echoing those same words on my death bed.
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Dan Atatakai
These "Christians" are concerned about the pagan roots of Halloween? Do they not bother to look at the pagan roots of Christmas as well? The Yule Log, the Christmas Tree, the lights on the tree, the holly, the mistletoe? It is all pagan as well as much much more.
Remember that the celebration of Jesus' birth on December 25th was a "hook" to get the people who celebrated the three days and nights of the winter solstice to continue celebrating life in their church, so the church could get more money. It certainly was NOT for really celebrating the birth of Jesus, given he was most likely born in March or April, if he even existed at all.
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Alfred Arnold
yeshua was born 6 months after john who was born on passover
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Bob Anderson
Alfred Arnold: "yeshua" was never born...period.
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Pastor George Day
Bob Anderson,
This is a very poor statement, without much investigation.
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Pastor George Day
Alfred Arnold,
Correction: Yeshua was born three months after Yohannan's birth. Check the scriptures :-)
He was born on 24 June. That points to around 24/25 of September. We could stretch that to October since we know they had lunar calendars back then.
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Sandra Lent
You are very right.
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Bob Anderson
Not only is Xmas stolen from pagans, but so is Easter. Face it christians, your entire religious belief system is based on pagan "myths" an rituals. Too bad for you.
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David Ciambrone
well said
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Pastor George Day
Bob Anderson,
This statement needs no consideration. It ignores the evidence of the facts. No religion has an incarnate God who rises from the dead after giving his life as a ransom for humanity.
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Dan Atatakai,
Jesus' existence is historically proven. He was born on Sukkot, in October.
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Eric k
Taking this holiday too serious is unhealthy, these days were meant for fun not religous celebration
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Mike Martinez
Thumbs up Eric!
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Guardian
I agree Eric. I usually refrain from commenting on the nonsense. I thought I may be able to help. However, the majority of these comments seem to be coming from those that already have all of the answers. They are finding what they want to find.
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Dr. Dorothy Rutherford-Steiss
Thank you Eric. I love the holiday for the sheer fun of dressing up and enjoying the many children who come to my house for trick or treat. Maybe we should focus on their innocence and joy on holidays rather than cynical doubt or difference in belief systems. Happy Halloween to all who see this post!
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sibyltheheretic
The holidays that Christians really miss are the salem witch trials, the albigensian crusade and the inquisitions. Oh and the fire pits where they burned all of the religious texts that they didn't want people to see.
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Sage
That was the Roman Church was it not?
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sibyltheheretic
Constantine commissioned the Bible to appease his mother and churches have been using it to justify their inhuman treatment of the heathens ever since.
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Stephanie Willey
Constantine convened the Council of Nicaea to consolidate, increase, and ensure his political and economic power. The Bible is just an aside of the proceedings assembled to appease the various views and agendas of the Bishops.
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Pastor George Day
Stephanie Willey,
You are a bit confused. Constantine convened Nicaea to discuss the nature of Christ, and to unify the empire under the same belief. It was St Jerome who put the canon together.
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Pastor George Day
sibyltheheretic,
What nonsense. If you had studied a bit of history, you would see how absurd this statement sounds.
Check the Septuagint, the bible of the early apostles!
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rayfromri
Sage, it was the Protestants in New England, and Catholics and Protestents in Europe that killed all the alleged and Falsely Accused Women and Men as witch and put them to death in the 1600's!!!
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David Ciambrone
Yes, all christian churches were involved over the years with "cleansing" pagans. Not just the Catholics. And Halloween has noting to do with the devil.
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Pastor George Day
rayfromri,
Who said they were falsely accused? One of them confessed.
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Ben
Halloween is a American holiday. Now celebrating Samhain would be a different story.
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Gloria Palmer
So very true, the Halloween most in America know is just that an American holiday. I will celebrate Samhain.
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rayfromri
Agreed Gloria, this is what religious freedom and separation of church and state is all about.... Blessed BE...!!!
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Dr. Tinsley Keefe
“God” is fake, and all religions are a conglomerate of cults...time and education will show that. ?
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Pastor George Day
Dr. Tinsley Keefe,
They already tried that in many stages of history. It never worked.
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Chris
Considering "Christians" have stolen all their other "Holy Holidays" from pagans, what's the big deal? If she wants to celebrate Halloween, fine. If her holier-than-thou followers can't handle this then maybe they should examine their own beliefs.
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Mike Martinez
I couldn't agree more Chris.
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shalena m williams
i am with you too Chris,I think it is what you choose to be,will be the spirit you invite.
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shalena m williams
as a christian myself I can tell you how bittersweet it is to celebrate christmas.we celebrate the birth of christ with a tree
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KENNETH
and expensive gifts that have nothing to do with the Birth of christ
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Norma Battes
...a young tree cut down from a forest. (Just cracking wise.)
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Stewart
And most real scholars will tell you if he was born it wasn't in the winter , but more likely at mid summer as the roman census was closer to that time than mid winter . The whole story revolves around being away from home for that reason .
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Pastor George Day
Stewart,
Christ was born at Sukkot, in October.
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rayfromri
Agreed 1000% Halloween was a pagan Holy Day not all that different than day of the dead. To many pagans today it still is a holy day, but for many modern people it is a fun harmless secular day to enjoy part of our rich cultural heritage. To those born again people who want to suck the fun out of life, they should keep their silly Opinionated beliefs to THEMSELVES. How often do we see on a regular basis that Born Again Religious leaders failing in their own beliefs by lying, raping, stealing and falling down drunk. and then asking for "forgiveness" and then go around condemning everything other s do with out having learned in the 1st place to be forgiving of others and allow others to live their lives how they want to... Halloween is a day of fun,if it is done right.... and if You or Some feel it is not then keep your opinions to your self with out condemning what others are doing .... Majority of people want to have some fun on this day, and they are not out to hurt anyone... You want to point the finger then remember 3 of those fingers are pointing right back at You.... As the bible say "Judge Not Least YE BE Judged"...!!!
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Clarke Alexander
Well Said. Many religious people believe that if you are having fun you are sinning.
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Pastor George Day
Clarke Alexander,
Not at all. It depends on the theme of the fun.
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rayfromri,
The fact that some Christians struggle with sin doesn't mean they have to celebrate it.
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Gloria Palmer
Chris you are so correct! Why do they single out this holiday when they have "borrowed" all the others?
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Pastor George Day
Gloria Palmer,
Was this holiday turned into a Christian one, like the others?
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Sandra Lent
Same, Chris
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Guardian
The reality is anyone can create good or evil at anytime. It's you and the people you are with that make the day, any day of the year at all.
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David Ciambrone
You are right. Easter is also stolen.
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Pastor George Day
David Ciambrone,
Stolen from what? Did they also celebrate the resurrection of Jesus?
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Paul
Chris, would it be inappropriate for me to say "Amen!" Pagan have lost Samhain (Hallowe'en), Yule (Christmas) and Ostara (Easter); other Pagan days of observance are ignored by Christians. It's a shame when one person's religious days observance are considered "evil" by another religion.
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Pastor George Day
Paul,
It depends on what they celebrate.
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Chris,
Will she be celebrating darkness or witnessing the light in the darkness?
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In the rural area where I live, many churches now hold an event called "Trunk or Treat" in the church parking lot. People park their cars and open their trunks or hatches containing treats for the kids. It is a true community event, often with musical entertainment, skits, seasonal decorations, and speakers (and of course, plenty of prayer). The kids usually form a parade around the area, then go "begging" from family car to car. These Christians have turned "Hell night" into a safe, wholesome, family-centered community evening of fellowship. That is much more effective than complaining.