Halloween Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
October 27th, 2025
You've heard of Halloween on October 31st, but do you know about All Saints' Day the very next day? In contrast to the macabre Halloween, this Catholic holiday is a celebration of the saints who died for their faith.
Religious History of Zombies (and Does Jesus Qualify?)
October 23rd, 2025
The viral question making the rounds on Reddit and TikTok of whether Jesus could be considered a zombie has sparked a debate blending theology, folklore, and pop culture’s fascination with the undead.
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
October 16th, 2025
Can Christians celebrate Halloween? In one corner, some argue it's harmless family fun with a slightly spooky twist. But others say that the holiday is anti-Chrisitan and celebrating it puts your mortal soul in danger.
The Secret Religious History of Halloween's Top Monsters
October 25th, 2024
Creatures like skeletons, witches, and zombies have become so closely tied to the Halloween holiday that we don’t think twice about them. But did you know many of these creepy figures have hidden religious connections?
Are "Sexy Nun" Halloween Costumes Offensive?
October 30th, 2023
A viral video argues that wearing the popular "sexy nun" Halloween costume is insulting and offensive – sparking an ethical debate about the sexualization of religious figures. Where should the line be drawn?
The Secret Samhain Origins of Trick-or-Treating
October 26th, 2023
Millions of children will go trick-or-treating this Halloween, and unbeknownst to many of them, they'll be engaging in a practice thousands of years old, dating back to the Samhain in pre-Christian Europe.
The Creepy History of Halloween Costumes
October 19th, 2022
Many might believe that the tradition of dressing up in a Halloween costume on October 31st is a modern one, but the roots of Halloween costumes run almost as deep as the roots of Halloween itself.
War on Halloween? Unlikely Alliance Teams Up to Take Down Spooky Season
October 17th, 2022
Is Halloween canceled? Religious conservatives have long sought to end the 'Satanic' holiday, but now schools around the country are canceling Halloween... for not being inclusive enough. Has the War on Halloween begun?
Pick Your Favorite Monster: The History of Halloween Creatures Explained
October 29th, 2021
With Halloween right around the corner, we decided to dive into the spirit of the spooky season by breaking down the origin stories of some of the most popular creatures that might be haunting your doorstep this year.
Does Celebrating Halloween Make You a 'Fake Christian'?
October 18th, 2019
Christian model Hailey Bieber recently asked for Halloween costume ideas from her 23 million Instagram followers. She unwittingly unleashed a deluge of comments calling her a 'FAKE CHRISTIAN' and re-ignited the debate on whether or not Christians should celebrate a holiday with pagan origins that celebrates the occult.
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