Do you or dont you do halloween?

nah I'm a spol sport I have nothing to do with it, usually go out and buy candy half price next day. too old to trick or treat
 
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Quote[/b] (Thaddius @ Oct. 08 2003,11:41)]Our church holds an event every year to give kids something else to do besides trick or treat.  

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Yes that what I believe churches should do. If parents werent so stubborn I would say that christians should have nothing to do with it whatsoever. Later probably tomorrow if I can find it again I am going to try and post its to true origens which is deep rooted in the occult and sadism. I am too old to trick or treat myself but many of us here I am sure have neices and nephews that arent.
 
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Just please don't use Jack Chick as a reference, K?

It was a pagan custom, as is pretty much everything.

It did not involve killing people.
 
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Quote[/b] (Big J @ Oct. 09 2003,5:16)]Just please don't use Jack Chick as a reference, K?

It was a pagan custom, as is pretty much everything.

It did not involve killing people.
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I have never heard of jack chick. It has been about a year since I last looked at it but this "holiday" is both deeprooted in sadism and the occult. And you know when sadinsm and the occult are involved somone gets killed.
 
it's just as rooted in the occult as Christmas. a good majority of Christian holidays were arranged to coincide with pagan ones. Besides, what does it truly matter? are you free in Christ or not?

I say it's a Christian holiday because I as a Christian celebrate it. Maybe not as much as I used to...but I am old now...
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Quote[/b] (Kidan @ Oct. 09 2003,11:34)]it's just as rooted in the occult as Christmas.  a good majority of Christian holidays were arranged to coincide with pagan ones.  Besides, what does it truly matter?  are you free in Christ or not?  

I say it's a Christian holiday because I as a Christian celebrate it.  Maybe not as much as I used to...but I am old now...  
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Nope it has nothing to do with christ. I was set free from sin but we are not free to sin. There is nothing with christianity in it whatsoever. Just like easter when you celebrate it you are taking place in a pagan holiday. This is a good article on the pagan/sadistic origens of it.
 
IMO all things can involve Christ whether or not they were originally intended.  If a small child dresses up as an angel for halloween is that sinful? Is that child not in his/her own way spreading the Glory of God to other children who ask "what are you" and the response is "Someone sent to spread the Word of the Lord [an angel]"?

My first thought when I hear Easter is the Ressurection ... regardless of whether the day was originally pagan or not is it not good that through others celebrating what you call a pagan holiday I, and I'm sure others, remember the Glory of God?

Words and days are relative we make what we will of them, for example the first day of the week arguement, does it really matter if we go to church on sunday monday or even thursday (popdrinker I advise to avoid this day as best as possible it was named after the pagan god Thor ~ you may be corrupted by its evils [plz forgive the sarcasm]) as long as when we go we are giving God glory and praise?
 
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Quote[/b] (4t0p @ Oct. 09 2003,12:53)]IMO all things can involve Christ whether or not they were originally intended.  If a small child dresses up as an angel for halloween is that sinful? Is that child not in his/her own way spreading the Glory of God to other children who ask "what are you" and the response is "Someone sent to spread the Word of the Lord [an angel]"?

My first thought when I hear Easter is the Ressurection ... regardless of whether the day was originally pagan or not is it not good that through others celebrating what you call a pagan holiday I, and I'm sure others, remember the Glory of God?

Words and days are relative we make what we will of them, for example the first day of the week arguement, does it really matter if we go to church on sunday monday or even thursday (popdrinker I advise to avoid this day as best as possible it was named after the pagan god Thor ~ you may be corrupted by its evils [plz forgive the sarcasm]) as long as when we go we are giving God glory and praise?
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Actually if I had the power I would change the calender. If you wish to celbrate the ressurection of your saviour and call the day the name of a pagan god who was born on that day even though it mocks christianity go for it. As far as halloween and easter too actually. I cant remember the verses but I am sure God told us not to worship him as pagans do. Oh yes could somone please tell me what IMO meens?
 
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Quote[/b] (4t0p @ Oct. 09 2003,1:03)]you straight up completely missed the point
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No your point was as long as we give God glory does it matter what we call or or on what day. My answer would be yes. Such worship adulterated.
 
so you would rather not worship God b/c someone of a different faith has a different name for the day you do it on? You should stop practicing now b/c every single day of the week is named in some culture somewhere for a pagan god

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Quote[/b] (4t0p @ Oct. 09 2003,1:17)]so you would rather not worship God b/c someone of a different faith has a different name for the day you do it on? You should stop practicing now b/c every single day of the week is named in some culture somewhere for a pagan god

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No ill just move to Yisrael when I get the money.  
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 On a serious note I have no control over that however I do have control wether or not I call it easter or ressurection day.
 
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Quote[/b] (mrpopdrinker @ Oct. 09 2003,1:21)]Yisrael
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That is?
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? where, because God changes Jacobs name to Isreal and that is the name of his nation not Yisreal, as far as i know......
 
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Quote[/b] (mrpopdrinker @ Oct. 09 2003,1:21)]Yisrael
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That is?
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? where, because God changes Jacobs name to Isreal and that is the name of his nation not Yisreal, as far as i know......
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As far as I know the actual name is Yisrael. As well as Jerusalem being Yerushalayim. You know how I am about original Hebrew names. Although I could be wrong I do believe those are the actual names.
 
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Quote[/b] ] Nope it has nothing to do with christ. I was set free from sin but we are not free to sin. There is nothing with christianity in it whatsoever
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so does that mean you can't watch nascar, or nfl, or everybody loves raymond because it has nothing to do with christ?

We have liberty, its as simple as that. If the Holy Spirit has led you not to participate, great, but don't slam anybody else for doing it by saying that it isn't Christian behavoir or that it is sin. Thats up to God.

To pass judgement or condemn someone else because they do or don't participate in halloween is ridiculous at best.

I don't support it for the record. Our church does a trunk-or-treat several days before, and thats what my kids go to. At the same time I won't condemn anyone else if that is what they choose to do.

Romans 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. 2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. 3 Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. 4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. 5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. 6 He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.
 
Exodus that is not what I am saying at all. I am saying I dont believe it should be celebrated because it is a holiday to pagan gods. If you think the Holy Spirit has said to you go ahead practice the pagan holiday, well I believe you are mislead but I am not going to stop you.
 
please tell me why I  can't celebrate it
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(for the record, again, I don't celebrate it by choice)

The Holy Spirit has not said 'go worship satan on halloween' but the Holy Spirit has given me liberty under Christ. The connection you are missing is you are saying this is sin. I am saying, while it may be sin for you the possiblity exists it may not be sin for someone else and I don't think you are even considering that an option.

I suggest you re-read Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8, you sound alot like the early Christians who were condemning others for eating meat sacrificed to pagan gods.
 
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