‘Tis that time of the year when children everywhere dress up in costumes of all types, some funny, others cute, and many spooky. Most will embark on a special mission, one fraught with peril and adventure. Many will endure the bright sun and heat, while others will brave the dark night and cold temperatures. Yet, they will not be denied their treasure which has tempted kids for centuries. What is this booty I speak of? What could motivate millions of children to hike great distances often times in inclement weather? Well it’s sweet tasty delicious scrumptious candy of course. But wait, it’s not that simple my friend. Many decoys line the path, such as rotten old popcorn balls, petrified candy corns, or those gross unearthly candies in the brown and orange wrappers. But most kids are well adept at identifying these trivial decoys and will succeed in obtaining the holy grail of candy, the full size chocolate candy bars, pixie stix, and even candy cigarettes (politically incorrect now of course ;) ).
This, mostly American pastime, has left millions of kids (myself included) with fond memories. Not so for the many kids who have to endure the ignorance of their Christian freak parents as seen here. They believe Halloween to be satanic by nature and riddled with witchcraft. While the roots of Halloween are very interesting, I will refer people here for an appropriate education as I could not possibly do a better job. I will be happy to summarize though, via the History Channel for our lazy readers:
The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France, celebrated their new year on November 1. This day marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death. Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred. On the night of October 31, they celebrated Samhain, when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. In addition to causing trouble and damaging crops, Celts thought that the presence of the otherworldly spirits made it easier for the Druids, or Celtic priests, to make predictions about the future. For a people entirely dependent on the volatile natural world, these prophecies were an important source of comfort and direction during the long, dark winter. During the celebration, the Celts wore costumes, typically consisting of animal heads and skins, and attempted to tell each other’s fortunes. When the celebration was over, they re-lit their hearth fires, which they had extinguished earlier that evening, from the sacred bonfire to help protect them during the coming winter.
So other than a few animal sacrifices it’s seems on the level to me. Besides, the bible has it’s share of animal sacrifices, just read Luke 2:21-38. So what’s all the fuss about? Honestly, I believe it’s ignorance. Halloween is now an American tradition that has evolved so far from it’s roots as to be unrelated. It’s like that 4th cousin you see once a year at funerals, sure he’s family, but you have nothing to do with him.
Honestly, if I were a good Christian I would be more concerned with the direction Christmas is taking and less about where Halloween came from. Christmas has evolved into a giant shopping orgy for parents where kids judge the quality of their Christmas by the amount of crap they get. More on that in December.
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I agree, especially with the observation about Christmas. Not only is it from a bit before thanksgiving on, but also in July.
Not to mention the fact that Jesus was born in spring(well assuming he is a historic figure and not made up.)
I understand your point, about Christmas. I am a Christian. I do allow mine to “trick or treat” and we have a great time. We do NOT do the goulish, demon-like outfits, and decor. We do not make it a celebration of evil like the original intent of “all hallows eve”. But you want to talk about religious idiocy,…attack the ones that worship the fat bellied statues, and the gods that tell them to do suicide bombings and that insane junk. Now THAT,…is “religious idiocy”. Not people who are concerned for the morality and good their children. I know there are extremist in everything, but you are wrong for attacking Christianity. You just don’t understand until you have the Lord in your heart. And to “Thomas” and anyone else,…if you don’t believe in Jesus,….YOU WILL! I assure you. I don’t beg people to believe what I believe,..but the flip side to NOT being a Christian and your life ending that way, is more grim that they can image…I wish EVERYONE would come to know that joy. I pray you do!
“I don’t beg people to believe what I believe,..but the flip side to NOT being a Christian and your life ending that way, is more grim that they can image…I wish EVERYONE would come to know that joy. I pray you do!”
Theres a thin line between begging and preaching, and the same goes for hoping and believing.
watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3YOIImOoYM
As harmless as you think your beliefs are, you still apply beliefs related to unprovable doctrine with no substance in the real world, to the real world. There is no harmless belief. Halloween is one of the more harmless crazy objections in your religion, but that’s not all there is to it. For every word of love and peace, theres more of bigotry, warmongering, and ignorance.
If I’m capable of believing in Jesus when I’m dead and I he is real (I seriously doubt both points) then I will… and only then.
err begging = wishing
I agree with you point on Christmas, Jesus probably was born closer to April 3rd to tell you the truth. The Catholic Church just decided to celebrate his birth on December the 25th for some reason.
Anyways, you said it yourself Halloween has some Occult (pagan) roots. If Christians don’t want their kids celebrating a pagan holiday, who cares? What you are doing is basically ridiculing someone for not observing soem holiday.
What if someone made fun of someone of Jewish heritage for not celebrating Easter? See?
Anyways, the Halloween of today is quite different. Its more of a secular thing. But some still see Occult ties to it. I am sure Occultist in America still celebrate it, perhaps not as they once did, but its still their holiday.
Oh, and link for the “Christian freak parents as seen here.” doesn’t work. It seems they have deleted the article.
I just happened upon this site and I really like it!
I have just had to do battle at work with a ‘Christian’…(LONG STORY There). I think I’ll forward this site to her :)
I look forward to bookmarking this site and reading it often.
Slick Kat, I would like to share the love of Jesus Christ.
Slick Kat, Jesus loves you and your Christian friend has answers you are seeking in our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ.
I would like to share the plan of salvation for your life, that you might have LIFE.
Hello Michael,
I have a question for you. It may come across as a bit rude, though that is not my intention. Why do want to share your religion in light of the fact that everyone in the English speaking world has already heard the ‘good news’ at least a dozen times? It’s this repetition that causes people to roll their eyes and groan every time some one tries to ‘share the love of Jesus’. I just hurts your cause.
LOL Sidfaiwu, you crack me up! Bit rude? I don’t think your comment is rude and i don’t take offence… I am happy you ask that question, because to you, it is common logic that this repetition is not necessary, repetition.
“people to roll their eyes and groan every time” no one is rolling their eyes, but you and Alcari:)
Sidfaiwu, you assumed people are rolling their eyes, just like i said people are not rolling their eyes.
Sidfaiwu, scripture has to be read daily and I have too, just like Katie and RRock, we need this daily reminder and new believers have to keep it fresh, that Jesus loves you… why was your question, because this world and satan will let you focus on you, forgetting that bond you have in Christ.
The muslems pray several times during the day and as a christian we can learn from them, because that repetition is important part of being a believer. Repetition to a point that is not repetition.
Confused yet? hahaha.
RRock, speaks, what is true, you even say he is broken, like a broken record, because of his post.
I appreciate RRocks love for CHrist Jesus… he has shown things to be true, about the modern christian worship and church. Should I take offense to my Brothers feelings, NO is what I say. I may disagree with him on some points, but God has shown him things that we,Katie and I, need to hear and learn.
Should I stop going to my church, I say no. Why? because I have brothers and sisters that need me and I need them. Is everyone like that, what RRock describes? i say no and there are believers and non-believer’s there that need me, if it is just my presence or my encouragement.
and we need to share this love, for it is our duty as believers. We are saved grace and the life we have is in Him alone.
God is working in you Sidfaiwu. God has a plan for your life. In Job 5:9 He “doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number”
So you can say, he is working in us in unusual ways.
People, Jesus loves you and cares for you. I encourage you to cast ALL your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Will you turn to Him right now and put yourfaith, your faith in Him…
For if death is near, you will have no fear, but fear in the GOD that can give you life eternal.
I say, repent of your sins to a Holy and Just God… for His Son took upon Him, by His choice that His Fathers will be done.
God Bless you Sidfaiwu for that question.
“no one is rolling their eyes, but you and Alcari:)”
I’m rolling my eyes too, don’t forget the many people who read but don’t post here.
Hello Michael,
Thanks for answering my question.
So, if I can distill your comment down to a simple answer, you find certain types (especially religious types) of repetition not tedious but refreshing for the believer? You may not realize this, but it is tedious for us non-believers on the receiving end.
You are likely correct, though; you don’t see people rolling their eyes and groaning when you decide to share. This is likely due to politeness. I don’t do such things to peoples faces because it is rude, but I’m definitely feeling the exasperation associated with those gestures. Furthermore, when I read or hear someone proselytizing and am not confined by common politeness, I do roll my eyes and/or groan. Talking to and reading the literature of non-believers, many others do the same.
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