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| Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by Aemmyjah(m): 2:58pm On Oct 27, 2023 |
What Are the Origins of Halloween? The Bible does not mention Halloween, a holiday that many observe on October 31 each year. However, the ancient origins and traditions of Halloween conflict with Bible teachings. Halloween’s history and traditions Do the pagan origins of Halloween matter? Why is it called Halloween? A. . Halloween’s history and traditions Samhain: The origin of Halloween can be traced to this “ancient pagan festival celebrated by Celtic people over 2,000 years ago,” states The World Book Encyclopedia. “The Celts believed that the dead could walk among the living at this time. During Samhain, the living could visit with the dead.”—See “ Why Is It Called Halloween?” Halloween costumes, candy, and trick or treat: According to one source, some of the Celts wore ghoulish costumes so that wandering spirits “would mistake them for one of their own” and leave them alone. Others offered sweets to the spirits to appease them. a An orange pumpkin-shaped bucket laying on its side and spilling assorted candy onto a table. In medieval Europe, the Catholic clergy adopted local pagan customs and had their church members go from house to house wearing costumes and requesting small gifts. Ghosts, vampires, werewolves, witches, and zombies: These have long been associated with the evil spirit world. Referring to them as “supernatural monsters,” the book Halloween Trivia states that such creatures are “closely connected with death, the dead or the fear of dying.” Halloween pumpkins, or jack-o’-lanterns: In medieval Britain, people “moved from door to door asking for food in return for a prayer for the dead,” and they would carry “hollowed-out turnip lanterns, whose candle connoted a soul trapped in purgatory.” (Halloween—From Pagan Ritual to Party Night) Some sources say that the lanterns were used to ward off evil spirits. During the 1800’s in North America, pumpkins replaced turnips because they were plentiful as well as easy to hollow out and carve. B. Do the pagan origins of Halloween matter? Yes. Although some people view Halloween as harmless fun, the practices associated with it are in direct conflict with Bible teachings. Halloween is based on false beliefs about the dead and invisible spirits, or demons. Notice the following verses that show how God views the beliefs associated with Halloween: a. “There must never be anyone among you who . . . consults ghosts or spirits, or calls up the dead.”—Deuteronomy 18:10-12, The Jerusalem Bible. Meaning: God does not approve of efforts to contact the dead or even of giving the appearance of trying to have contact with those who have died. b. “The dead know nothing at all.”—Ecclesiastes 9:5. Meaning: Because the dead are unconscious, they cannot contact the living. c. “[Do not] be participants with demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too.”—1 Corinthians 10:20, 21, New International Version. Meaning: Those who want God’s favor must avoid any connection with demons. d. “Stand firm against the crafty acts of the Devil; because we have a struggle . . . against the wicked spirit forces.”—Ephesians 6:11, 12. Meaning: Christians should oppose wicked spirit forces, not pretend to celebrate with them. C. Why is it called Halloween? The name Halloween is connected with the pagan Celtic festival of Samhain. The World Book Encyclopedia states: “Samhain . . . means summer’s end. The festival marked the start of the dark winter season and was celebrated around November 1. In the A.D. 700’s to 800’s, the Christian church established a new holiday, All Saints’ Day, on this date. All Saints’ Day was also called All Hallows’. Hallow means saint, or one who is holy. The evening before All Hallows’ was known as All Hallows’ Eve, or as it came to be abbreviated, All Hallow e’en. This name was eventually shortened to Halloween.” © https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/halloween-origin/ |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by LikeAking: 3:14pm On Oct 27, 2023 |
Make una allow people rest.. People can celebrate what ever they like.. |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by Aemmyjah(m): 3:26pm On Oct 27, 2023 |
LikeAking: Why not?! People are absolutely free to celebrate what they like even if na Ogungun festival The post addresses Christians 2 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by MaxInDHouse(m): 3:28pm On Oct 27, 2023 |
LikeAking: The OP is not addressing ordinary PEOPLE but those who have dedicated their lives to God through faith in Christ Jesus. So don't think this is about you if you don't have anything to do with Christ Jesus count yourself out! 1 Like 2 Shares |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by LikeAking: 6:05pm On Oct 27, 2023 |
MaxInDHouse: Make una allow Christians rest… Instead address the immediate needs of Christians.. Christians need money, food, fuel, electricity, jobs, security, political relevance,etc.. When will you guys address this issue, instead of creating more rules, laws, etc? Allow Christians breath.. |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by Aemmyjah(m): 6:22pm On Oct 27, 2023 |
LikeAking: If you need food, money and fuel, go and work. Bible encourages us to work hard, honest work As for laws and rules, go and meet your judiciary May you have peace  1 Like |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by LikeAking: 7:55pm On Oct 27, 2023 |
Aemmyjah: Yeye talk.. You guys shud help Christians overcome real life issues.. Christianity has to grow beyond, don’t do this and that.. It’s of of no use to Christians.. |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by Aemmyjah(m): 8:05pm On Oct 27, 2023 |
LikeAking: Jesus Christ set the pattern for Christianity and taught his disciples what to do Our services is to all Not just Christians While we pray to God for daily bread, we need to also work hard too 1 Like |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by LikeAking: 8:08pm On Oct 27, 2023 |
Aemmyjah: Is it only by praying and working hard? Then everyone will be a millionaire.. Life is deeper than that.. Ur route to success sounds very easy. |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by MaxInDHouse(m): 8:53pm On Oct 27, 2023 |
LikeAking: Surely you don't know what Christianity is all about!  Ọmọ no be moimoi o, true disciples of Christ are practicing what he laid down not running a charity organization. So go and study the Bible book of Act perhaps you need to find out that it's an assignment they were given not philanthropy. 1 Like 3 Shares |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by Aemmyjah(m): 4:23am On Oct 28, 2023 |
LikeAking: If it's not by praying and asking God for his support for our needs and our hardwork? It is by what then? 1 Like |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by LikeAking: 11:12am On Oct 28, 2023 |
Aemmyjah: How come millions of Nigerians still leave by less than a $1 everyday… Remember we are the most prayerful nation on earth.. Make una try Dey think.. Life is deeper than this.. |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by MaxInDHouse(m): 1:26pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
LikeAking: Christ started his earthly life and mission in Israel, died in Israel, resurrected in Israel and sent Holy Spirit to establish Christianity in Israel yet Israel remain under Romans until Jerusalem was destroyed in 66 C.E. Are you saying the prayers of Jesus and all his apostles failed? Ọmọ find out what Christianity is all about and stop expecting what Jesus never promised. |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by LikeAking: 1:28pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
MaxInDHouse: Oga leave theories n focus on realities.. |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by Aemmyjah(m): 1:28pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
LikeAking: How's Nigeria the most powerful nation on earth? Oga, go and work U seem more materialistic than living a life of service to God |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by LikeAking: 1:32pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
Aemmyjah: Stop talking like a child. I shud be the one telling u to go and work.. How many people working are living fine? This is just your normal defense mechanism.. If you have something to offer you can give people what work they shud do in 23-24 to earn a living.. Telling someone to go and work is nonesense, show dem road… I don’t think you even have a job or biz.. |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by LikeAking: 1:33pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
Aemmyjah: U problem is : You are selfish, have no concrete solution and can’t think.. Millions of Nigerians are working and hustling, are they moving forward? Are they happy with their financial state? A Nigerian still thinking working is a solution to poverty, must be unintelligent.. Only does working in Big companies, occupy big positions in government earn well… Many workers in Nigeria are under employed and frustrated.. You know to problems in the country, but selfishly ignore it by attacking.. Telling me to go and work, is your strategy to shame me. Eno go work.. Find something else.. I am typing with an IPhone, na you buy am for me? |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by LikeAking: 1:33pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
Aemmyjah: 1 Like |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by Aemmyjah(m): 1:38pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
LikeAking: Nigeria is the most powerful nation on earth according to you I ask for evidence Instead of saying you don't have, u resort to insults 😂 |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by MaxInDHouse(m): 1:40pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
LikeAking: REALITY says it's only in God's kingdom that mankind can see the goodies God promised not now! "I have said these things to you so that by means of me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but take courage! I have conquered the world" John 16:33 compare to 1 Thessalonians 3:4 So stop dreaming neither Jesus nor his apostles promised any goodies in this system of things! 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by LikeAking: 1:41pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
Aemmyjah: That was a typo, stop finding flimsy excuses.. I wanted to type Nigeria is the most prayerful nation.. My point is: The church should not set rules for members, but focus on how they can help members overcome life and financial obstacles.. Halloween is an avenue for people to socialize, so Christians must attend it, else they become irrelevant.. |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by MaxInDHouse(m): 1:44pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
LikeAking:https://www.nairaland.com/7834564/pastors-children-should-richest-world Was Jesus and his disciples the richest in their time? 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by MaxInDHouse(m): 1:46pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
Aemmyjah: Politics has turned him into a sadist so he's now expecting what God never promised because politics have failed him. |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by Aemmyjah(m): 1:49pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
LikeAking: Christians must attend it? Something that has history and practices with demonism n witchcraft? Remember that is is more or less different with the Egungun festival in Nigeria? Nigeria, u say it's the most powerful But their corruption, tribalism, terrorism, greed is high God doesn't just listen to prayers He sees the heart When someone is praying to God and not living according to his principles, will his prayers be answered? It's one thing to pray and another to be heard by God If you have financial obstacles, go qnd learn business. You want a bag of dollars to drop from heaven onto your roof? |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by LikeAking: 1:53pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
In the real world girls wey Dey go club, bars and parties are 20x lickly to get married bf girls who don’t.. My point his whatever you do, don’t ignore the world… Because life functions on principles no prayers.. Guys wey Dey go clubbing and Dey socialize are 100x lickly to make it bigger than guys we no Dey go.. The church has ruined lots of life with their unnecessary rules and regulations. I think we shud all follow the ways of the Catholic Church (Not become Catholics, but practice Christianity like them), co they have better understanding of life n the world, than any other church.. We the younger generation must undo the mistakes of our ignorant elders, else we pay a huge price for their mistakes.. |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by MaxInDHouse(m): 1:53pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
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| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by LikeAking: 1:58pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
MaxInDHouse: U ehh! U no fit change.. |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by MaxInDHouse(m): 2:05pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
LikeAking: Christianity and Politics are like parallel lines that can never meet so if your thoughts is filled with politics you can't have the peace of mind Christ promised us because you will continue complaining about Obi, Tinubu and Atiku! 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by Aemmyjah(m): 2:44pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
MaxInDHouse: Peter said, Silver and gold, he did not have As if Christians did not also have financial challenges back then 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by Aemmyjah(m): 2:45pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
LikeAking: How do they have better understanding and what did they do? Why are you not a catholic? |
| Re: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? What Does The Bible Say? by MaxInDHouse(m): 9:25pm On Oct 28, 2023 |
Aemmyjah: Just imagine "Catholics have better understanding" yet he himself is not one of them?  1 Like |
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