Oct. 14, 2007 - What's the Problem with Halloween?
Here are some historical facts about Halloween. They're all true so don't think this is made-up, but the author of this article is unknown. As Christians, we shouldn't celebrate it. Here's why:
Halloween was first celebrated by the Druids hundreds of years ago. These people were very superstitious and believed that witches, demons and spirits of the dead roamed about on the night of October 31st. Because the Druids were so afraid of these forces of evil, they disguised themselves as evil spirits to confuse the real ones. They also set out food offerings to the spirits. This is where the term "trick or treat" comes from. The Druids tricked or treated the evil spirits.
The Bible tells us there really is a devil who has millions of helpers called demons. Although we cannot see them, they are real.(1 Peter 5:8-9) The devil, who is called satan, is responsible for all of the trouble that is in the world. Jesus tells us in John 10:10 that the devil is the author of everything that is bad.
When Jesus lived on the earth, He met people who were tormented and controlled by the devil. He made the devil leave the people alone. (Mark 5:1-20) The devil controls people by getting them to practice sin. Sin is doing something that we know is wrong. When we sin, we are letting the devil have control of our lives.(Romans 6:16)
The only way we can resist temptation to sin is to trust Jesus Christ as Saviour. When we ask Jesus to come into our hearts, His power helps us to say "no" to sin. He also forgives the sin we have already done.
I hope that this is helpful to you! You can also pray, put regular fall decorations ( instead of Halloween stuff) and tell people about this.
Comments
Oct. 14, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Stardust
Wow that's a really really good POST!!
I <3ed how you put it!!
I will tell others about this post it's SO GOOD!!
~Kristi*
Oct. 14, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Stardust
Oooh and I'd love to be your friend!
~Kristi*
Oct. 15, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Bluejane
Well said!
My family has never celabrated halloween. It is a little hard on my little brothers when they see all the candy the other kids get, but there learning.
Thank you for posting this!
Bluejane
Oct. 15, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by popstargirl94
My family celebrates it, but we're not very big about it at all. We don't do all the witches and stuff like that. We just dress up like people and stuff. But that post was really good!
Oct. 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by OnlyGod
thanks for doing devotions with me. I try everyday to type an entry, but it still doesn't work. But If I can, I'll type of a message and then post a comment on yuor blog telling you. So it might work sometimes and mgiht not other times. Sorry
Oct. 20, 2007 - Hey!
Posted by Kekoa
Thanks for the commints. Cool post! thanks for shareing it! Some of that i did not know!
Edited by Kekoa on Oct. 23, 2007 at 1:14 PM
Oct. 21, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by bassethound
Hey Halle,
Sorry I haven't commented in a long time. I hope you are having a good day!
Happy Fall! :)
~Jessica
Oct. 22, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by littlemissleigh
Hey sorry I have not comented you in for ever we should get on my C- box and chat some time!!
Morgan
Oct. 22, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by OnlyGod
I have a new message on my blog.
Oct. 24, 2007 - I
Posted by Alygirl07
I like your post very nice!! *thumbs up* ♥. i celabrate halloween but i dont do anything scarey & i am christian. i think doing halloween is bad it can be fun!
Oct. 26, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by soccrchicksta
That is really cool. Not that they believed that, but that people can know the truth! Would you mind if I used some things from that? lolllll I posted a new entry, and I'm having POLLL! please vote soon! u haev til wednesday!
soccrchicksta
Oct. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Stardust
Thanks for the comment you don't ever have to feel like you need to comment me! * do like them though* :)
So thanks for when you do!
You welcome for the comments!!
~Kristi*
Oct. 27, 2007 - Hey!
Posted by Kekoa
Tag! Go to my blog for it!
kekoa
Oct. 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by alizona
It's nice to see a Christian actually stand up and defend what they believe... Thanks!
Oct. 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by littlesparrow
I completely agree...it's good that you posted this and got more info about the tru side of halloween out on the net.
thanks for you comments too.
Christina
Nov. 2, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by popstargirl94
Hey! Thanks for the comment!
Nov. 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by dancerocks101
hi i am just sooo bored right now and i didn't want to write an entry on my blog that was REALLY long so i am commenting people!
bye
Nov. 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by shootingstar
Thanks 4 the comment!!! That's fine! How are you doing today?
Nov. 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by anonymous693
O.K. I love you for looking up all the bible references!!!
everytime I look for something to reference I can't find it *nervous giggle*
I'd like to say though that, I'm a rock hard christian. I also love to go out and participate in halloween. (participate, not celebrate). I'v known where it came from and all the stories for years. But, just becuase a schizophrenic, Bi-Polar druid listened to the voices doesn't mean it's pure evil. It's no more worshipping the devil than dressing up for a fancy dinner is. All I'm saying is that, as long as the toddlers who dress up as kangaroes and loin don't practice wicc while going from door to door, it isn't evil.
Besides, 1 Peter 2:17 says:Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
and scorning people with broken pasts who only know to turn to horrible things is no way to bring them to Christ.
Nov. 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Stardust
It's alright!! =o)
Thanks for the comment!!
Yep, 61 times is a lot I'd have to agree!! lol
~Kristi*
Nov. 7, 2007 - Hi, I agree with you.
Posted by ThriceBlessed
My family does an alternative activity at our church on that night. For a long time we didn't do anything... but if you want to know why we started an alternative you can drop by my blog and read about it.
Nov. 7, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Narniagirl
I'm sorry I haven't commented in a while either. And I'm VERY sorry that I haven't sent you a message about the ear stuff yet. I'll try to soon. I just haven't been able to get it all typed up.
Love,
Kylie
Dec. 9, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by redsox24
Yo! thx 4 the comment! wat up?
Sep. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by diva
I'm with you 1,000%!! Finaly, somone who thinks like I do. Thanks a TON for sharing. Now I have a good excuse to tell my church friends why our family dosen't do halloween.
