Concerns are understandable. But theologian James B. Jordan explains why Halloween is an explicitly Christian day. It needs to be understood...and reclaimed.
"Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries. Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, 'The Lord rebuke you!'” --Jude 9.
Halloween is NOT a Christian holiday. It is from the world NOT from the Son of God, Jesus Christ. It is a satanic. demonic holiday. If you are walking with Christ and His Holy Spirit is leading you then you will know that Halloween is demonic. It didn’t start out that way but Satan has perverted it, just as he has perverted the rainbow. Many churches have events for your children on October 31, please don’t teach your children to celebrate Halloween, teach them to celebrate Jesus Christ.
“Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.” Colossians 2:8 NKJV
Rod I have to disagree somewhat. Satan is still here on earth. He travels back-and-forth, to and fro, just ask Job. He hasn’t been locked up yet, Revelation hasn’t happened yet and even after he’s locked up, he’s going to be released again for a period. Yeshua defeated Satan, showed him what his future was going to be, and then Yeshua turned his focus on us humans. He went to God‘s chosen people the Hebrews first and they rejected him, which was the Father‘s plan, so he brought the gospel to all humankind. I don’t pretend to know how many humans have become ‘not lukewarm’, who have found the ‘narrow gate’, I know that I’m striving for it and someday I hope to achieve it. But Satan is still here and he is challenging all humankind because we still can make a choice. As far as what Jim Jordan shared with us here, I will not be celebrating all hallows eve, mostly because I’m not Catholic. And because I believe that Satan is challenging me every day and I need to stay diligent.
Satan is the god (little g) of the world. When He offered Jesus all the kingdoms of the world if He bowed down to him Jesus did not dispute. The world is His (Jesus) footstool but for now Satan is going to and fro throughout the earth. He walks around us roaring like a lion looking for someone to devour. When Jesus comes on the Day of the Lord, then it changes.
This video discusses the long history of Halloween. From the Celtic practice of Samhain, to medieval Catholic observance of All Saint's Day, to Victorian Gothic, and finally the modern practice of trick-or-treat
In the quiet town of Green Town, Illinois, two 13-year-old boys—Will Halloway and Jim Nightshade—find their lives upended when a mysterious carnival arrives one October night. Cooger & Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Show promises thrills and wonders, but beneath the surface lies something sinister. The carnival’s leader, Mr. Dark, uses supernatural powers to prey on the townspeople’s deepest desires, offering youth, beauty, and second chances at a terrible cost.
As Will and Jim uncover the carnival’s secrets, they’re drawn into a battle between good and evil. Will’s father, Charles Halloway, a thoughtful and aging librarian, becomes an unlikely hero, confronting his own fears to help the boys resist the seductive pull of the carnival. The story explores themes of *aging, temptation, friendship, and the power of love and laughter* to dispel darkness.
The rainbow in the sky; God´s promise he would never again drown the earth. The "rainbow" today, stolen and misused to lead masses astray. Same with halloween, captured and truned to an evil weapon.
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; Lest the LORD see it, and it displease Him,And He turn away His wrath from him.--Proverbs 24:15
"Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries. Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, 'The Lord rebuke you!'” --Jude 9.
Halloween is NOT a Christian holiday. It is from the world NOT from the Son of God, Jesus Christ. It is a satanic. demonic holiday. If you are walking with Christ and His Holy Spirit is leading you then you will know that Halloween is demonic. It didn’t start out that way but Satan has perverted it, just as he has perverted the rainbow. Many churches have events for your children on October 31, please don’t teach your children to celebrate Halloween, teach them to celebrate Jesus Christ.
“Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.” Colossians 2:8 NKJV
Satan is not sovereign. "The world is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof."
Rod I have to disagree somewhat. Satan is still here on earth. He travels back-and-forth, to and fro, just ask Job. He hasn’t been locked up yet, Revelation hasn’t happened yet and even after he’s locked up, he’s going to be released again for a period. Yeshua defeated Satan, showed him what his future was going to be, and then Yeshua turned his focus on us humans. He went to God‘s chosen people the Hebrews first and they rejected him, which was the Father‘s plan, so he brought the gospel to all humankind. I don’t pretend to know how many humans have become ‘not lukewarm’, who have found the ‘narrow gate’, I know that I’m striving for it and someday I hope to achieve it. But Satan is still here and he is challenging all humankind because we still can make a choice. As far as what Jim Jordan shared with us here, I will not be celebrating all hallows eve, mostly because I’m not Catholic. And because I believe that Satan is challenging me every day and I need to stay diligent.
Satan is the god (little g) of the world. When He offered Jesus all the kingdoms of the world if He bowed down to him Jesus did not dispute. The world is His (Jesus) footstool but for now Satan is going to and fro throughout the earth. He walks around us roaring like a lion looking for someone to devour. When Jesus comes on the Day of the Lord, then it changes.
The History of Halloween
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9zWAAFiwV4
Oct 3, 2023 #samhain #halloween
This video discusses the long history of Halloween. From the Celtic practice of Samhain, to medieval Catholic observance of All Saint's Day, to Victorian Gothic, and finally the modern practice of trick-or-treat
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Something Wicked This Way Comes.
Thank you I had forgotten about that!
Something Wicked This Way Comes" b Ray Bradbury - BBC Radio 4 adaptation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP9fjiqOZRg
In the quiet town of Green Town, Illinois, two 13-year-old boys—Will Halloway and Jim Nightshade—find their lives upended when a mysterious carnival arrives one October night. Cooger & Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Show promises thrills and wonders, but beneath the surface lies something sinister. The carnival’s leader, Mr. Dark, uses supernatural powers to prey on the townspeople’s deepest desires, offering youth, beauty, and second chances at a terrible cost.
As Will and Jim uncover the carnival’s secrets, they’re drawn into a battle between good and evil. Will’s father, Charles Halloway, a thoughtful and aging librarian, becomes an unlikely hero, confronting his own fears to help the boys resist the seductive pull of the carnival. The story explores themes of *aging, temptation, friendship, and the power of love and laughter* to dispel darkness.
Loved the article. I had a LLM, Grok, analyze the story and found support and additions. Thanks for sharing!
https://grok.com/share/bGVnYWN5LWNvcHk%3D_11545836-9dae-423a-9964-372c5a8bb97b
The rainbow in the sky; God´s promise he would never again drown the earth. The "rainbow" today, stolen and misused to lead masses astray. Same with halloween, captured and truned to an evil weapon.
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; Lest the LORD see it, and it displease Him,And He turn away His wrath from him.--Proverbs 24:15