Comments on: Can Christians Celebrate Halloween?

By: Ash Johnson

Ash Johnson — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:22:52 +0000

We like to think of it as “plundering” the “Egyptians”–ha!
Go for it….God is at work and uses ordinary means to plant seeds!

By: Sarah Walston

Sarah Walston — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:08:19 +0000

Turned out that we didn’t have anything better to do.

So the girls put on their ballet outfits and my oldest son donned some silly hat from the closet, and we roamed the neighborhood.

That was SO. MUCH. FUN!!! I haven’t gone trick-or-treating in …. since I was 15 and I’m 33. I’ve been missing out!! I mean… my kids have been missing out….

We did not, at any time, worship the devil when accepting candy from the strangers.

Additionally – Pastor Pete – my husband lit the pumpkin we carved on fire – with a bonfire…. You are a bad influence you know!!
.-= Sarah Walston´s last blog ..Finally … Cleaner Safer Vaccines =-.

By: Paul from Canada

Paul from Canada — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:34:51 +0000

I think it’s interesting that a generation ago, this wouldn’t even be the basis for a discussion. We got much more “liberal” in so many other areas — movies, card-playing, dancing; even some social drinking — but much more “legalistic” when it came to Halloween. Why is that?

Anyway, it’s already a done deal in most North American time zones as I write this, so I hope y’all had fun. (Both my kids are officially too old now, but I walked the route alone out of tradition!)
.-= Paul from Canada´s last blog ..Thoughts on That Most UnChristian of all Days =-.

By: DEb

DEb — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:26:54 +0000

UGGGGGG….had to scroll down for ten minutes before I could even post here!!! UR just so popular… LOL

NEED I SAY ANYTHING ON THIS SUBJECT??? I’m the “CandyLady”… LOVE HALLOWEEN!! And, for the record, when I used to teach at the Homeschool Enrichment Program I ALWAYS got in trouble because of this holiday… I call it as I see it!
.-= DEb´s last blog ..SUSAN G. KOMEN – Race For The Cure 2009 =-.

By: Barry Wallace

Barry Wallace — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:20:21 +0000

@Pete – Thanks, brother. I appreciate your authenticity.
.-= Barry Wallace´s last blog ..Halloween: A Trick…or a Treat? =-.

By: Pete Wilson

Pete Wilson — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:55:23 +0000

@David, I couldn't agree more. The Smiley face was meant to indicate that I was just being sarcastic. .-= Pete Wilson´s last blog ..Bats, Laughs, & One Cool Costume =-.

By: David Michael Fong

David Michael Fong — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:31:22 +0000

Good, balanced article. FYI, Halloween is not about worshiping Satan but its origins do date back to pagan rituals hence the controversy. Our church (and previous others attended) host “harvest”, “fall”, “hallelujah”, etc. celebrations as an alternative to going door-to-door if not for just safety concerns. These events typically serve an evangelical outreach function, not just being a haven for believers.

By: Pete Wilson

Pete Wilson — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:48:36 +0000

@Barry, really enjoyed the posts you linked. Great variety there. .-= Pete Wilson´s last blog ..Bats, Laughs, & One Cool Costume =-.

By: Becky

Becky — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:24:16 +0000

I don’t like Halloween.

However, the reason has nothing to do with the fact that I love Jesus Christ. It is simply because I don’t like scary things. And there are lots of scary things on Halloween.

However, when I have kids, I can’t wait to dress them up!
.-= Becky´s last blog ..Going to Chick-fil-A is good birth control. =-.

By: Barry Wallace

Barry Wallace — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:54:04 +0000

Doing a little Halloween blog spotting, just linked to your post. .-= Barry Wallace´s last blog ..Halloween: A Trick…or a Treat? =-.