by Nellie 26 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
Forget about being a witness - I never, ever understood how mainstream Christian people could justify participating in a celebration that is so overtly satanic.
While I recognize the ability to dress up in non-satanic costumes, the participation aspect bothers me. Of course, now, my kids want to trick or treat, but I just can't bring myself to say "yes." I'm wondering how you feel about this.
Well of course I loved it as a kid, now I don't really care about it, I have treats to give out for tonight, I love christmas!
It's all good pagen fun!!!!
I don't have kids so I never really gave it any thought. But I'm not giving out any treats to the kids tonight. To hell with them!!! I'm gonna eat all the treats myself!
W
Eh, not so overtly satanic. Traditionally, the dressing up as spirits, etc. was to scare aware the real spooks, not to invite them in.
You might try doing some more secular research into the holiday rather than relying only on the theists.
Nellie,
I strongly recommend a book called "The Orgins of Satan" by Elaine Pagels it is valueable in helping you looke at the idea of Satan from its true sources.
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My kids never think about satan when it comes to halloween...it's all about dressing up and getting candy
This weekend, I watched a really good special on the History of Halloween on the History Channel.
I really feel like it's perfectly fine for anyone to participate in it. http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/halloween/
Please research what the origins of halloween are! Try here http://www.neopagan.net/Halloween-Origins.html as a starter.
Then research what "satanism" really is. http://www.religioustolerance.org/satanis2.htm
Then consider that if you associate "pagan" with "satan" then your reasoning is flawed.
You use a pagan calendar, you have a pagan wedding, you have a pagan christmas (easter, etc.) whether they're christianised or not. (incidentally, I don't mind christians having these holidays, rather I'd just appreciate some education on the matter).
Sirona
Would god condemn you for doing something, such as participating in Halloween, when you have no evil intent in your mind or heart?
Would god condemn you for doing something, such as participating in Halloween, when you have no evil intent in your mind or heart?
Exactly. Sin is not a fleshly act. It originates from within, in a decision to not love God or to not love your fellow man. If you are doing something that in no way originates with a desire to worship something besides God, then you are not practicing idolatry.
It is about candy.
And we are not subject to some list of spiritual regulations. To subject ourselves to such a list, now that would be idolatry!
CYP
