Should Christians Participate in Halloween?

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Beware the dreaded All Hallows' Eve, or as we've come to know it, Halloween, a subject of much controversy among Christians.

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Some participate with costumes and trick -or -treating like anyone else. Others try to redeem the holiday by calling it a fall festival or doing a trunk -or -treat.

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Some do Reformation Day parties. Since October 31st is the anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Personally, I like that one.

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Then there are those who choose to abstain entirely, shutting off the lights and locking everything down until the zombie apocalypse is over.

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Is there anything evil about dressing like Batman or Batgirl and going door -to -door asking for candy? No, there's really not.

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However, the origins of Halloween are unmistakably pagan, with things a Christian should not participate in, like death and the occult.

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But Halloween is impossible to get away from. Once October rolls around, it's everywhere. Parents should always teach their children what is acceptable and what's not.

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In our hearts, we need to revere Christ as holy and honor God in all that we do. It's hard to deny door -to -door visitors make for a great opportunity to hand out tracts and share the gospel.

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As for whether or not to go trick -or -treating, the Christian is free to make that decision on their own. But don't quarrel over opinions.

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One person thinks of a day one way while another thinks all days alike. Don't pass judgment on the one who abstains or on the one who eats

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Halloween candy. Know the origins of Halloween and study Romans 14 to help you come to an informed and biblical decision.

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In the process, avoid guilting others into why they should or should not participate. Everyone is to be fully convinced in their own mind when we understand the text.