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Is it OK for us Christians to celebrate Halloween? | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1020790  Netherlands08/08/2010 10:43 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 976618  United States08/08/2010 10:45 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Being a Christian forum, I thought this would be a good place to ask, since I feel a tremendous amount of guilt for celebrating Halloween with my 2 sons. Christians, is it acceptable to celebrate this holiday? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1020790? You must be new here. |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 966567 United States08/08/2010 10:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 1020790 Netherlands08/08/2010 10:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Being a Christian forum, I thought this would be a good place to ask, since I feel a tremendous amount of guilt for celebrating Halloween with my 2 sons. Christians, is it acceptable to celebrate this holiday? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 976618? You must be new here. So what? Weren't you new once? |
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| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 1020790 Netherlands08/08/2010 10:47 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yes. I was in a foster home as a child, and they were a Christina family. Not crazy Christian though, and they were very big on Halloween. They loved it. The mother made our costumes every year. Lots of fun. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 966567Ok, is it okay as far as the Holy Bible is concerned I guess is my real question |
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| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 1020790 Netherlands08/08/2010 10:49 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Being a Christian forum, Quoting: Indicates Uh..."God"likeproductions...why are you here if you don't believe in God? Uh...UFOs, conspiracy theorist, and lunatic fringe. It's a conspiracy forum. Why are YOU here? Did a google search and found a topic that was interesting to me as a Christian. |
| Benjamin User ID: 1061831 United States08/08/2010 10:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yes. I was in a foster home as a child, and they were a Christina family. Not crazy Christian though, and they were very big on Halloween. They loved it. The mother made our costumes every year. Lots of fun. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1020790Ok, is it okay as far as the Holy Bible is concerned I guess is my real question The Christians I've known are usually very austere, not celebrating anything really and being generally glum and depressive alot of the time with an intense focus on projecting negativity outwards and being heavily judgement of others to deflect the focus away from themselves in a game of self avoidance of critical issues. Including myself. |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 1020790 Netherlands08/08/2010 10:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | But to answer your thread, you should feel more guilt about celebrating christmas. Why with all the lies, the all knowing santa, all the pagan celebrations... Quoting: IndicatesSanta and Christmas have deep roots in Christian beliefs that's why it's ok for those. |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 1020790 Netherlands08/08/2010 10:51 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yes. I was in a foster home as a child, and they were a Christina family. Not crazy Christian though, and they were very big on Halloween. They loved it. The mother made our costumes every year. Lots of fun. Quoting: Benjamin 1061831Ok, is it okay as far as the Holy Bible is concerned I guess is my real question The Christians I've known are usually very austere, not celebrating anything really and being generally glum and depressive alot of the time with an intense focus on projecting negativity outwards and being heavily judgement of others to deflect the focus away from themselves in a game of self avoidance of critical issues. Including myself. I'm not negative, and love life and God...sorry, but it sounds like you're just depressed. See a dr. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 966567 United States08/08/2010 10:51 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yes. I was in a foster home as a child, and they were a Christina family. Not crazy Christian though, and they were very big on Halloween. They loved it. The mother made our costumes every year. Lots of fun. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1020790Ok, is it okay as far as the Holy Bible is concerned I guess is my real question Yes. The family I was living with was very big on the whole Christian bit. Church 2 times a week, sometimes 3 times a week. Had to say grace before every meal, prayers at bed time, had to read portions of the bible, etc, etc, but they were normal, and were very into fun, they just were not bible thumpers. It is okay !! Have fun, and let your kids have fun. =) |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1061044 United States08/08/2010 10:52 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yes. I was in a foster home as a child, and they were a Christina family. Not crazy Christian though, and they were very big on Halloween. They loved it. The mother made our costumes every year. Lots of fun. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1020790Ok, is it okay as far as the Holy Bible is concerned I guess is my real question Beware of the "traditions/holidays" of man..... Col 2:8 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. |
| torahemily
User ID: 993390 United States08/08/2010 10:52 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Being a Christian forum, I thought this would be a good place to ask, since I feel a tremendous amount of guilt for celebrating Halloween with my 2 sons. Christians, is it acceptable to celebrate this holiday? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1020790NO! |
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User ID: 822427 Canada08/08/2010 10:52 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | But to answer your thread, you should feel more guilt about celebrating christmas. Why with all the lies, the all knowing santa, all the pagan celebrations... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1020790Santa and Christmas have deep roots in Christian beliefs that's why it's ok for those. Yule log(pagan), 12 days of christman(pagan), tree(pagan), birth of a god(pagan). Early christianity incorporated these things to gain more converts. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1061838  South Africa08/08/2010 10:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | But to answer your thread, you should feel more guilt about celebrating christmas. Why with all the lies, the all knowing santa, all the pagan celebrations... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1020790Santa and Christmas have deep roots in Christian beliefs that's why it's ok for those. Santa NOT ok - Christmas ok if celebrated for the right reasons. Halloween is solely based on Pagan rituals. - It would be best to shun this one. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 994565 United States08/08/2010 10:54 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Being a Christian forum, Quoting: IndicatesUh..."God"likeproductions...why are you here if you don't believe in God? Uh...UFOs, conspiracy theorist, and lunatic fringe. It's a conspiracy forum. Why are YOU here? What are you the gatekeeper? Fuck off. This forum is for everything....now listen to the Duke! |
| DNAprototype
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User ID: 822427 Canada08/08/2010 10:54 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Heres a fast track run down of "christmas" if you aren't willing to do the reading yourself. [link to www.freedocumentaries.org] |
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User ID: 822427 Canada08/08/2010 10:55 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | What are you the gatekeeper? Fuck off. This forum is for everything....now listen to the Duke! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 994565I didn't say they couldn't be here now did I? I just clarified WHAT type of forum it is. Last Edited by Indicates on 08/08/2010 10:55 AM |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 1020790 Netherlands08/08/2010 10:55 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yes. I was in a foster home as a child, and they were a Christina family. Not crazy Christian though, and they were very big on Halloween. They loved it. The mother made our costumes every year. Lots of fun. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1061044Ok, is it okay as far as the Holy Bible is concerned I guess is my real question Beware of the "traditions/holidays" of man..... Col 2:8 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. yea, I've read Col 2:8, and it does make it a point for Christians to avoid all holidays, and self-worship. The Jehova's Witnesses follow that to a "t". |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 1020790 Netherlands08/08/2010 10:56 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Heres a fast track run down of "christmas" if you aren't willing to do the reading yourself. Quoting: Indicates[link to www.freedocumentaries.org] Good website, thank you brother. |
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| domesticangel
User ID: 77197 United States08/08/2010 10:59 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Of course! Who said you can't be a Christian and a Pagan? If people stopped trying to separate all the religions and started incorporating them...the world would be a much happier place  Free your mind and the rest will follow. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God...Romans 12:2 BE the change you wish to see in the world. |
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User ID: 822427 Canada08/08/2010 11:03 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Of course! Who said you can't be a Christian and a Pagan? Quoting: domesticangelThe biggest problem with the 'holidays' is all the lying involved. People look directly into their child's eyes and bold face lie to them. And then keep heaping on the lies to make these children believe thing that aren't true. |
| rb User ID: 1059536 United States08/08/2010 11:08 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Being a Christian forum, I thought this would be a good place to ask, since I feel a tremendous amount of guilt for celebrating Halloween with my 2 sons. Christians, is it acceptable to celebrate this holiday? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1020790the Bible says not to let anyone judge us in respect to holidays one regards the days, another regards every day alike :-) let everyone be fully convinced in their own mind :-) so celebrate any holiday as you feel comfortable, and don't let anyone judge you. there's usually harvest festivals around that time in lieu of trick or treating :-) my family and I live in the USA and we do Halloween and have a lot of fun! we decorate the house and yard, go trick or treating and hand out a ton of candy :-) the costumes are fun too. we also read the Bible, pray and go to church ;-) we're happy and proud to live in a place where we have liberty -- where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty ;-) guilt and anxiety are not from the Lord. there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. also we are to be anxious for nothing, but in everything with prayer and supplication we make our requests known to God. we cast all our cares upon Him, He cares for us! hope this helps love peace and joy rb |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1061044 United States08/08/2010 11:13 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Being a Christian forum, I thought this would be a good place to ask, since I feel a tremendous amount of guilt for celebrating Halloween with my 2 sons. Christians, is it acceptable to celebrate this holiday? Quoting: rb 1059536the Bible says not to let anyone judge us in respect to holidays one regards the days, another regards every day alike :-) let everyone be fully convinced in their own mind :-) so celebrate any holiday as you feel comfortable, and don't let anyone judge you. there's usually harvest festivals around that time in lieu of trick or treating :-) my family and I live in the USA and we do Halloween and have a lot of fun! we decorate the house and yard, go trick or treating and hand out a ton of candy :-) the costumes are fun too. we also read the Bible, pray and go to church ;-) we're happy and proud to live in a place where we have liberty -- where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty ;-) guilt and anxiety are not from the Lord. there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. also we are to be anxious for nothing, but in everything with prayer and supplication we make our requests known to God. we cast all our cares upon Him, He cares for us! hope this helps love peace and joy rb Do whatever makes "you" feel GOOD? New Age  We are supposed to "come out of the world"... Rev 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven saying, "Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues. Does that sound like "do whatever you want"? |
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