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Halloween - Trick or Retreat?
- 10/24/07
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Will you participate in Halloween this year?
Halloween is once again nearly upon us. Articles about the occasion are beginning to make their way into my RSS reader and I thought I’d keep up with one of this site’s few traditions and write an article on the subject. My thoughts on the subject continue to develop as perhaps long-time readers will notice.
Just this morning Pulpit Magazine linked to a great article courtesy of Grace to You. The article deals well with the subject, seeking to answer these questions: “How should Christians respond to Halloween? Is it irresponsible for parents to let their children trick-or-treat? What about Christians who refuse any kind of celebration during the season—are they overreacting?”
The article spells out several legitimate ways Christians will react to Halloween this year:
- Some will adopt a “No Participation” policy. As Christian parents, they don’t want their kids participating in spiritually compromising activities—listening to ghost stories and coloring pictures of witches. They don’t want their kids to dress up in costumes for trick-or-treating or even attending Halloween alternatives.
- Other Christians will opt for Halloween alternatives called “Harvest Festivals” or “Reformation Festivals”—the kids dress up as farmers, Bible characters, or Reformation heroes. It’s ironic when you consider Halloween’s beginning as an alternative, but it can be an effective means of reaching out to neighborhood families with the gospel. Some churches leave the church building behind and take acts of mercy into their community, “treating” needy families with food baskets, gift cards, and the gospel message.
- There’s another option open to Christians: limited, non-compromising participation in Halloween. There’s nothing inherently evil about candy, costumes, or trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. In fact, all of that can provide a unique gospel opportunity with neighbors. Even handing out candy to neighborhood children—provided you’re not stingy—can improve your reputation among the kids. As long as the costumes are innocent and the behavior does not dishonor Christ, trick-or-treating can be used to further gospel interests.
I appreciate the sensitivity the authors display in dealing with what is a difficult topic. It is my conviction that this is, in many ways, an issue of conscience. I do not believe there is absolute right and wrong here—we can’t be too dogmatic about it. Each person (and, in particular, I believe, each father) must examine the Bible and his conscience to see where that leads him. It may lead him to any of these options, each of which can be legitimate. The Bible says nothing about Halloween, though certainly there are principles we can find that will help guide us. But ultimately I believe we have to trust our biblically-informed consciences and our sanctified reasoning to guide us. Let me share where this has led me.
My conviction has long been that it would be a poor witness to the neighbors if my family were to refuse to participate in Halloween; it would be inconsistent with the way Aileen and I feel we are to live within this neighborhood. This day provides a unique opportunity to interact with neighbors, to enjoy their children and to prove that Christians are part of the community and not merely people who want only to interact with Christian friends or to only interact in our own way and on our own terms. Aileen and I are fully part of the community around us and look forward to being part of the community events that happen here. And so we allow our children to go out trick-or-treating, provided they do not wear evil or occult costumes. It still feels like a bit of a compromise, and admittedly one with which I am not entirely comfortable. Yet I would struggle far more with turning out the lights or finding something else to do that evening.
The truth is that I have several convictions regarding Halloween. I despise the pagan aspects of it. I am convicted that my children should not dress as little devils or ghosts or monsters or otherwise glory in evil. But I am also convicted that it is a poor witness to have a darkened house, especially in a neighborhood like ours which is small and where every person and every home is highly-visible. We know that, if we choose not to participate, the neighbors will notice and assume that we feel somehow above them for not participating (and that we are judging them for their participation). We have nothing to fear from our neighbors or from their children, no matter how they choose to dress for an evening. So my children will dress up (my son as a soldier and my daughters as a ballerina and a princess) and we will visit each of our neighbors, knocking on their doors and accepting their fistfuls of candy. Either my wife or I (I think it’s my turn this year) will remain at home, greeting people at our door with a smile and a handful of something tasty. If the kids are deemed too old to trick-or-treat, they'll be forced to sing a song to merit any handouts. Our door will be open and the light will be on. A contributor to an email list I participate in once concluded his defense of participating in Halloween with these words: "One night does not a neighbor make (and one night does not a pagan make), but Halloween is the one night of the year where the good neighborliness that flows from being in Christ is communicated and reinforced. We are citizens of another Kingdom where The Light is always on." That analogy seems particularly appropriate.
This year we’re doing something else. We’ve invited all of the neighbors over for dinner before the festivities begin. We’ve got at least 40 or 50 people who are planning on coming by for a barbeque. We’re doing this simply because we enjoy our neighbors and love to spend time with them. Halloween evening can be hectic, with parents getting home from work and then rushing to prepare their children, so we thought we’d attempt to relieve one burden by taking care of dinner for everyone. It should be fun and we’re looking forward to it.
My encouragement to you today is to think and pray about this issue so that you can do what your conscience dictates for that day. I do not see Halloween as a great evangelistic occasion and this is where some of my thought on the issue has probably developed most. In the past I may have tried to convince myself that Halloween would offer occasions to share the gospel, but I don’t think this is usually the case. Nor does it have to be. I think Halloween is a time that you can prove to your neighbors that you care about them, that you care about their children, and that you are glad to be in this world and this culture, even if you are not of this world or this culture. Aileen and I feel that God has deliberately placed us here and among these people. We want to celebrate with them, even on an occasion of such dubious importance as Halloween.
Addendum - Let me add just one thing here. This year Halloween is on a Wednesday which means it will conflict with many mid-week church services. We did not realize that the two conflicted until after we had already made and spread our plans for the evening. I am generally convicted that we need to be at church when the doors are open. If you are of the same mind, this article may be more theory than practice, at least for this year. We unwittingly made an exception this year, but probably would not have if we had not already invited the neighborhood to our home that night. And yes, we feel a bit guilty about it. My pastor offered this advice for next time: “Get a calendar!” That’s not a bad plan…
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This year we will be holding our first Reformation Celebration on Oct 31st at our church. There will a potluck dinner in the “Wittenberg” Banquet Hall, a Reformation Play, Luther Music and Scripture Reading. We will then visit the “Wittenberg Marketplace” where our SS classes will have booths setup for games and crafts based on the 16th Century time period. 16th Century costuming is also encouraged. There is a great book for you to get ideas from and organize your own Reformation Celebration. http://www.eclectichomeschool.org/reviews/individual_review2.asp?revid=372
P.S. We normally participate in trick or treating in our neighborhood and feel guilty about not being at home to welcome our neighbors, so this year we will leave a note on the door with some Reformation Day information and Candy in a Bucket (Take one Please).
Compromising the cross of Christ in order to keep up appearances with the neighbors or fit in to the world’s culture is a disgusting and ungodly practice.
Christians are called to be separated from the world unto the Lord. How much clearer could scripture be on this point?
For the life of me I can’t understand why otherwise well informed Christians are so quick to compromise, yet compromise seems especially prevalent when the “kids” are involved. This is the common denominator for many if not most of the Halloween dissemblers…”Buh, buh, buh, the kids!”, though appearances run a close second…”Buh, buh, buh, the neighbors!” What about the Infinite Creator and Judge of the universe? Which is better to offend, God or man? Which is better to fear, God or man?
Of course we can think of all sorts of reasons to lapse into sentimental theology when it comes to our kids, and maybe that’s one of Satan’s most useful weapons against the Lord’s church. Yet he who loves his mother or father, wife or children, or even his very life more than the Lord is unworthy of Him. Take up your cross, Christian!
In our heart of hearts we KNOW BETTER and that explains the pangs of conscience and feelings of compromise the true Christian feels when he follows after the ways of the world instead of the ways of the Lord.
May those who are called by the Name of the Lord boldly stand for His revealed truth and His righteousness and forsake all appearance of evil.
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I’m giving out Baby Ruth’s and strips of David Rees comic!
For twelve months I have lived in close community with the families in our townhouse neighborhood. I have made every effort to serve Christ through my behavior in loving them, and serving them as possible—meals for a new widow, meals for a new momma. I watch one family’s children an hour every week, tutor another’s. When an emergency arises, I have been the “safe home” for children and adults alike. None of this has been with my permission, but all by God’s prompting, and even pressing. For me to lock up the house, disappear and shut all the lights off would be anomalous. The neighbors, who see me active in the community every day, would think I was ill! They would be concerned for me. I do not think that would in any way testify to my faith. It is the daily acting out of my faith, including praying for and with these families, that is a true measure of how I serve God, not a closed-door policy one day a year.
Those people who close themselves up once a year…is your door open the other 364 days? It is a very different approach to loving your neighbor as yourself, and I just don’t get it. With a happy greeting & good treats I will love the children in this cluster with whom we daily interact and play—they should feel no shame for having fun on this exciting night that holds the energy of a mini prom! They know nothing of historical significance—only that it’s an outdoor costume party! I want to see their costumes, love them and continue the relationship we have established. It’s a bad day to be cold and hard.
Thank you for your post!
As Christians we need to take advantage of this and every opportunity when our community members come out of their homes. It is an opportunity for us to witness the love of Jesus that we have on very few nights of the year.
I had a friend recently dress up as the Grim Reaper for a Halloween party. He went around asking people: “Do you know where you are going when I come?” Depending on how they answered, he would give them a tract.
Jesus was accused of associating with sinners. My prayer is that we would be accused of the same thing as we share his love with others.
This is the day that the Lord has made…
I do not see that the Lord is honored and glorified in the traditions of Halloween, so my children and I do not participate.
I am less concerned with the origins of Halloween. Conspiracy or not, it currently is truly a “Holy Day” for the Wiccans.
If there were a Christian Candy and Christ Day in August, maybe I would do it, but October 31 is just October 31st around my house.
Here in California, many fellowships offer an “alternative” for Halloween, by calling it “A Harvest Party”, in which they say, “bring your kids, and have them dress up as cowboys or cowgirls and there will be much candy”.
I am opposed to this because:As the church we should be praying…and teaching our children to be praying for this demonic day, and the innocent people being affected by it,,, instead of teaching our children to compromise….which is very big around here. Romans 12:1-2 Paul exhorts us to .. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (KJV)
A few years ago, I watched a video…and in the video was a testimony of a gentleman who was brought up in a family of satanists, who went out on Halloween night’s, and in which they would sacrifice a child….this man testified,,,that when he was a young boy, they made him marry a young girl, then sexually abused them and then made him murder the girl…as a sacrifice..It is an awful story,,,but in His message….he challenges “Christians” to forbid the thought of celebrating any activities or compromises of this demonic day, but encourages people to pray everywhere, because on this night,… Halloween, there will be innocent children sacrificed, who are raised just for this….It lined up with my personal convictions, in which we (my house) opposes any activity or compromise.
When I think about these different events….I often ask why people hold these things…..the excuse is “So the kid’s have something to do” or “So they can have fun too”,,,I begin to notice on who “runs the home”….and just like Eli the priest, his ministry diminished…remember,,, his kids ran the home..1Samuel chapter’s 2-3
My prayer is that we as the Men and Women of the Church, would stand boldly, but humbly unto death, for Christ’s sake as our earlier Brother’s and Sister’s did, as they did not “compromise” to the Romans…
This is reason #254 (I really haven’t numbered them) I believe that this nation is the second Babylon,,,,just seconds away from destruction….Because Our Gracious LORD has given us,,, here in America, so much liberty, and resources to proclaim His Truth, but we have taken these liberties and have compromised as Solomon, Rehoboam, and the many other Kings mentioned in First & Second Kings.
There is a fellowship down the street from my mothers home, where I used to go to meet with a few men to pray on Saturday nights….this fellowship has canceled there Saturday night prayer meeting, but has made room to celebrate “A Harvest Party” in place of….note, this same fellowship decided fit, also last July to cancel Wednesday night service on the Fourth of July, to celebrate the Fourth , the words told to me were “So people can be with their family’s”…..Oh ok, so now it’s family first, before Christ….Remember the words of Jesus..Luke 14:33-35 “So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” …..and that night was to be communion also….the first Wednesday of the month… is always communion….I DO NOT UNDERSTAND these actions, but it does give me understanding, on how depraved this nation is, and how this nonsense has crept into the church buildings.
I listened to a message from an Old preacher the other day,,,named Vance Havner (1901-1986), He preached a message that the Lord gave him one night a he was eating in a dark restaurant, he said he could barely see the menu, it was so dark….. the message was called “Getting Used To The Dark”, in his message he shared on how his eyes adjusted to the darkness, and after awhile he was able to see just fine. He preached of course about today’s professing Christians, who bend according to the world’s ways. It was this man also who said “If you want to be popular preach happiness, but if you want to be unpopular, preach holiness”Professing Christian’s have no business in getting wrapped up with the things of this world. Nowhere in scripture do we see Christ or the Apostle’s bending to the world’s ways….and they suffered for it. Be prepared as a Christian to be made fun of, looked down upon, and joked about….Oh but the reward will be great.The name of the video is : Halloween Trick or Treat, it is part of the Pagan Invasion series.
You can get the video, from The Word For Today, call 714-979-4422 and ask for The Word For Today…I think it is about $20,,,of course if you shop around on the internet, you may find it cheaper….So now that you’ve heard, how will you respond? May the Lord direct all of your steps.
Premise: Christians should not encourage little girls to dress in provocative costumes or little boys to dress as demons by giving them candy.
Most commenters seem to disagree.
Some Christians must have a different understanding of biblical commands not to participate in deeds of darkness.
Jesus interacted with sinners to call them out of their sin not encourage it. He preached repent and believe.
The costume choices for young girls this year are making parents cringe. Several of the media reports on this story focused on the tug of war between parents and daughters. Some reported that parents caved in to the kids’ desires, others like the mom and daughter featured in the Post’s article detailed the parents’ victory for modesty.
However, all of the media outlets report the same sad bottom line. As The Washington Post stated: “Bawdy Halloween costumes … have become the season’s hottest sellers in recent years.”
The online Newsweek feature took the story into a broader cultural context. The story quoted a costume buyer from “catalog giant Lillian Vernon,” who said the sexy costumes are “simply reflections of pop culture.” The buyer, Jackie MacDonald, followed up by saying, “We don’t want to say they’re sexier, just more confident.”http://www.townhall.com/columnists/KristenFyfe/2007/10/30/skank-o-ween_2007_costume_trend_for_young_girls_is_all_about_being_sexy&Comments=true
Christians seem to be the only ones confused about the meaning of this holiday.
53. Jason - I pray that you don’t misuse that proof-text in a misguided endeavor to reach out to the sodomite community.
At the base of this discussion is compromise. The majority of the thoughts I’ve read here in favor of participation in the pagan “Holy Day” known as Halloween - including the original post itself - have espoused an all too typical and scripturally unfounded abuse of sound doctrine in the name of cultural relativism.
It’s not okay to become a prostitute in order to witness to Johns.
It’s not okay to become a heroin addict in order to witness to witness to heroin addicts.
And it’s not okay to compromise with the world in order to witness to the world.
It’s relatively easy to set up straw man arguments and then knock them down as evidence for why compromise with the unbelieving world is a useful or even necessary witnessing tool but in point of fact it isn’t even an option for the true regenerate Christian.
Ask yourself this question: Are guilty sinners brought to a confrontation with their need for a Savior by really nice people who give out tasty treats at Halloween and are generally swell folks who seamlessly fit right into the broader culture?
Aren’t the Halloween compromisers guilty of secretly believing the old social gospel which fallaciously teaches that if you can just get men like you - or your church - they’ll like your Jesus too? Sorry, but it just ain’t so.
And before I’m misrepresented as espousing some sort of ascetic/monastic sequestration for believers, I’m not. I’m simply stating what ought to be obvious, which is the church is to be called out from the heathen and their heathen observances.
Wise words, Tim. I tend towards the opposite extreme - I think that those unwilling to participate in the ‘holiday’ and be open to their neighborhood are the equivalent of ‘the weaker brother’ - those whose theology & conscience will not allow them, but can’t actually justify it with scripture without taking all sorts of stuff out of context, and having no real grasp on Biblical theology. Personally, we’re inviting a few other believers over for dinner, and we - as stuff from the same church - will be sitting on our front porch eating chili, handing out candy to the youth, and ‘tracts’ (not stupid ones - Piper makes a few that aren’t rediculous), praying for, and sharing with folks as they stop by, even inviting some in for a bite. It seems I can have a much larger impact for Christ that way, rather than reveling in my own self-righteousness by turning our my lights and hiding, pretending that the devil actually owns 1 day of my year.Here’s my blog on this, if you like:http://4whatitsworth.wordpress.com/2007/10/29/why-i-celebrate-halloween/
I became a Christian 36 years ago but as a child of the 50’s Halloween was hardly a blip on the holiday radar screen. I’ve watched it grow into a juggergernaut “sugar-fest” for children & excuse for debauched costume parties for some adults akin to Mardi Gras or the “Day of the Dead” celebretions in Haiti, Latin & So. America. Once again like all the other holidays, we have been manipulated by the powerful sugar industry into another reason to consume more sugar contributing to the 170 lbs. per person per year we consume.Parents teachers & children suffer the after effects of all that candy by hyped up activity for days afterwards. In a nation where 1 in 3 Americans will develope diabetes,ever increasing in children, and where obesity among Christians is higher than any other religious group don’t we (smartchristians.com) need to look at this too as we rightly make our chioces concerning the days we choose to celebrate? 1 Corin.6:12(NLT)” You may say I am allowed to do anything.” But I reply not everything is good for you.”
I disagree about participating in Haloween, & interaction in the neighborhood. Your lights off will only show that you do not agree with the structure of the pagan holiday and what it represents. The enemy works in any way he can. Seems the calendar this year has provided quite a door for folks to “oooops, miss going to church” and let the enemy gain victory in keeping you and others away, when you would normally be worshipping. I will not give that foothold, or even a smidgen of a foot in the door.To me I have had a change of mindset since I first became a believer. I now do NOT think that dressing up is good, nor a way to engage with neighbors. It really shows whether one chooses to follow the bible or not……… God never says, go see your neighbor, instead of worshiping me, does He? Satan has just won this little set up, if you ask me. Please consider simply what scripture says about honoring the Lord in Word and in deed. Also Deuteronomy 18:10-13,….. Let no one be found among you who…practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord”. Read also, Eph 5:11, “and have no fellowship with unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them”.
I would totally agree with Leecia above, in fact, there’s a really good video you all need to watch (see it here FREE on Google video link) and understand how evil Halloween has become ever since the sugar industry started pushing this so called “holiday” on Americans. Watch the video, you’ll understand what those “in-the-know” know about this subject instead of staying ignorant.
Big Sugar: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8139449806431868725&q=big+sugar&total=812&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=3
Very good word bro. I as well as several other friends decided to take to fellowship and relationship building side of things. We handed out candy, talked worship music, shared a meal, and even scared a few kids with my George Bush mask.
I even blogged about this topic earlier in the week.
Thanks for ideas for next year as well as the general encouragement.
I am a little late viewing this article - it’s nov.1 and I am hanving lunch at schlotezky’s.
If I may suggest just a couple of thoughts (this issue is not going to be resolved on a web-page, opinions are strong and polarized, so a few thoughts are all I have to offer).
1. We must be very careful that in our discussion we are gracious and not condemning. Above all other things, we should honor God in our speech and love one another, even if we differ strongly.
2. We cannot use Scripture to justify what we want to think. Both sides have good scriptural intentions, would we seek to nullify Corinthians to exalt Ephesians? (or whatever your text might be)? Is the purpose of Scripture to support our positions, or should we seek to yield ourselves to the authority of Scripture (properly interpreted with other Scripture in context as the author intended).
The totality of Scripture must be weighed and evaluated. We cannot camp out on one verse or one principle… we must be willing to struggle with tension and realize that the answer is in trusting Christ, not developing our own manual of religious rules by which we usually seek to justify ourselves.
Of these tensions, in Scripture, the obeservance of days and festivals is included, as is marriage, and meat-sacrificed to idols. To some things there is no cookie-cutter approach, we must be careful to not “go beyond what is written”.
Having said that, I would like to applaud those who have spoken amiably and respectfully… also those who have spoken passionately… I have been challenged to think deeply about much that goes on that night. I am sure I will struggle with it for quite some time, but in struggling, we learn to grow and trust the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
Just some things to consider on both sides of the issue.
those who are for alternatives or limited participation:- would you be willing to give up this holiday if the Lord told you to. If you are not willing, you cannot be certain that it is okay to keep you opinion. George Mueller (a remarkable man of faith) once said concerning prayer that he first sought to have no will of his own, then he was free to hear the Lord’s will concerning a matter. Can we say that? If we cannot, perhaps we are simply honoring compromise to a “managable” or “acceptable” degree.
In a culture that wants to market a “cleaner” and “more moral” view of worldy pleasures under the banner of a Christian label, we must be very careful.
When we use this night to witness… is that simply a way to ease a conscious or justify our compromise? If we do not make the most of every opportunity to share our faith every day of the year, why do we want to declare that we do it on this day? Also, when we only do it one day a year, is it really that effective?
To those on the other side of the fence:- Are we really being distinct and different, or are we being judgemental or self-righteous? Again, if we take a stand against a holiday, are we equally willing to take a stand in other areas of our life, or do we jump up on a soapbox and preach against things that are easy for us to color in black and white? Are we equally as adamant about rooting out the evil effects of greed, materialism, dishonesty, unforgiveness, immorality, hatred, and self-righteousness in our own hearts?
Do people at a barbeque really think, “this guy is really no different than me?” Or, is the absence of death, the distinction of dress, the genoristy of the invitation, the way he loves his wife, the way he disciplines his children, and his integrity in the workplace (among other things as well), are these things not distinct and holy, a testimony to the power of God at work in his life?
When the Bible says to have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness… is Paul referencing holidays and costumes and candy, or is he talking primarily about greed, sexual immorality, impurity, and harsh speaking?
I have so many other things spinning around in my head… but maybe these things can just be a beginning. I know what I did this year, I am not sure if I will do the same next year. Then again, it may change from year to year as the Holy Spirit grows me and strecthes me, as my neighbors change, or any number of other factors.
The point is, are we willing to sacrifice and struggle? Are we willing to think and re-think? Are we willing to lay down our systems and understandings and the things that make us comfortable?
More importantly, are we willing to love as we disagree? Are we willing to accept our way may not be the only way. Yes, there are absolutes, but is this one? Is this issue one that should cost us fellowship? Is this issue worth acting in an abusive or ungodly way because or spirituality “demands” it?
Let’s simply share with one another our convictions and the reasons behind them and seek to gain understanding on how we might best honor our God in the midst of a crooked and depraved world.
I appreciate everyones comments. I am unsure of where I stand on this. But where do we draw the line.
For example, my supermarket I shop at knowingly supports homosexual causes. The place I work for also supports research for stem cells. Some of the stores I shop at their founders are evil evil men.
Does this mean I dont eat, work, or not buy anything??I am not sure..
Being in the world and of the world are different and I guess we have to determine what that means for us and for the sake of the gospel.
Halloween is fun, period. Kids love getting dressed up and hanging with friends. Some think it is just about the candy, I really like candy. Let’s be honest - don’t we all? But - let’s go out on a limb and say it is about friendship. This year, my 10yr old daughter ran up to an adult dressed as a devil saying “You don’t scare me dude, give me five”. And guess what - he did! I could not have been more proud. They got it - Halloween can be a celebration of friendship.
We enjoy walking, well actually running, up and down our old neighborhood street, laughing, screaming and just being silly. And you know what - folks look forward to seeing us. One of our favorites - she is in her 80’s - she has all the children “sign in” and takes pictures. She makes the absolute best popcorn balls I’ve ever tasted, and truth be told, is beyond happy to see my children (and me) in our silly costumes. Another family, her daughter was severely brain damaged in her teens, she is now in her 30’s - and on Halloween dressed as a witch with naturally graying hair. We enjoyed several laughs and giggles over that - no need for a witch wig!
Halloween is a celebration. Just like other holidays, it can be used for sin, or it can be used for love. I choose to believe that God gave me the choice to do either. He is hoping I choose love, and yet He forgives me when I choose sin.
In closing, I honestly believe, God hopes those of us who choose love, will spread God’s love to all. I believe God desires me to spread His love every day, and Halloween is one of His days.
Quite apart from any Christian argument, I think it could encourage kids to use this kind of intimidation to get what they want. Actually kids these days seem to have learnt the art of intimidation, more so than when I was a kid.
If someone knocked on my door I’d more than likely ignore it. I don’t want to be party to something that tries to manipulate people into doing something. That is what it is. However, I have to point out that I’m not one for doing something just because everyone else is doing it. I like to question why?