Halloween VS. Religion

**Red** · 09-27-2010,06:52 PM

Not to offend anyone, this could get ugly. But, which side are you on? I know some people are crazy religious, and 'because we celebrate Halloween, we are satanists.' I am more of,' its a night of fun, and mischef, but its thrived from Witchcraft of the Celtics', ect. Opinions?

**battygirl** · 09-27-2010,07:16 PM

I am a Christian but not by some people's standards I guess.....I don't go to church because in my experience it is mostly full of hypocrites and I don't want to surround myself with people like that. I also am not hateful of other religions and don't preach or talk at anyone. I actually like learning about other religions and have friends of all religious backgrounds. I also obviously LOVE Halloween so I don't get along with a lot of the norms in Christianity. I am more worried about what's inside my soul and mind than my appearance to other people. It's funny to me because how can some people agnolage the good with out the evil? For me Halloween is a chance to celebrate the things I don't normally, that's why it's fun. It's different. I'm not an evil person so for a day in October it feels good to be "evil" (lack of a better word) To me it's a chance to look at death (this thing we are all afraid of) in the face and mock and laugh at it. Life is celebrated and so should death. I mean without it life wouldn't be very special or sacred would it? I think that people today are too whiny....If you don't like something don't celebrate it, shut up and let all of us have the fun. To me it's just pure fun it's as simple as that

Oh and letting your child dress up in a costume and trick or treat has nothing to do with the devil and will not make them a satanist!

**Scatterbrains** · 09-27-2010,07:21 PM

I don't see it as Halloween or Religion.

I see it as respectful or not, and that goes for both sides. Both sides should respect the other's decision without being jerks about it

**NOWHINING** · 09-27-2010,07:23 PM

Originally Posted by battygirl

I am a Christian but not by some people's standards I guess.....I don't go to church because in my experience it is mostly full of hypocrites and I don't want to surround myself with people like that. I also am not hateful of other religions and don't preach or talk at anyone. I actually like learning about other religions and have friends of all religious backgrounds. I also obviously LOVE Halloween so I don't get along with a lot of the norms in Christianity. I am more worried about what's inside my soul and mind than my appearance to other people. It's funny to me because how can some people agnolage the good with out the evil? For me Halloween is a chance to celebrate the things I don't normally, that's why it's fun. It's different. I'm not an evil person so for a day in October it feels good to be "evil" (lack of a better word) To me it's a chance to look at death (this thing we are all afraid of) in the face and mock and laugh at it. Life is celebrated and so should death. I mean without it life wouldn't be very special or sacred would it? I think that people today are too whiny....If you don't like something don't celebrate it, shut up and let all of us have the fun. To me it's just pure fun it's as simple as that

Oh and letting your child dress up in a costume and trick or treat has nothing to do with the devil and will not make them a satanist!

I am pretty much like you. I too am a Christian and dont go to church, but always praying for help and guidence and asking to help others, etc etc. I grew up celebrating Halloween for alot of reasons. Last year I am sad to say I lost an old best friend becuz of this hoilday. Her fault I'd say.

**Red** · 09-27-2010,07:25 PM

Originally Posted by battygirl

I am a Christian but not by some people's standards I guess.....I don't go to church because in my experience it is mostly full of hypocrites and I don't want to surround myself with people like that. I also am not hateful of other religions and don't preach or talk at anyone. I actually like learning about other religions and have friends of all religious backgrounds. I also obviously LOVE Halloween so I don't get along with a lot of the norms in Christianity. I am more worried about what's inside my soul and mind than my appearance to other people. It's funny to me because how can some people agnolage the good with out the evil? For me Halloween is a chance to celebrate the things I don't normally, that's why it's fun. It's different. I'm not an evil person so for a day in October it feels good to be "evil" (lack of a better word) To me it's a chance to look at death (this thing we are all afraid of) in the face and mock and laugh at it. Life is celebrated and so should death. I mean without it life wouldn't be very special or sacred would it? I think that people today are too whiny....If you don't like something don't celebrate it, shut up and let all of us have the fun. To me it's just pure fun it's as simple as that

Oh and letting your child dress up in a costume and trick or treat has nothing to do with the devil and will not make them a satanist!

I, too, am a Christian, and some people are real opposed to Halloween. Some Lady literally had a manger set up and gave out Religious 'Comic' books on Halloween, not even joking around. It was a sight to see.

**larry** · 09-27-2010,07:30 PM

We have a thread like this once or twice a year. I love to see good discussion especially about those who do not understand what Halloween is all about and that once educated about the TRUE history of Halloween, it can be respected.

REMEMBER: No personal attacks or attacks on groups. Please....Please voice your opinion, but do it nicely.
Even though this subject is VERY frustrating, it is the ignorance of Halloween that is the primary cause of the problems from certain religious groups. I look forward to the discussion.

**battygirl** · 09-27-2010,07:32 PM

Kids need candy not stupid hand outs....They will have plenty of time to deal with the real world when they are older so i say let them be kids! Kids with wonderful imaginations! I think that if more parents celebrated their children's creativity and imagination they would be more in to Halloween. There are so many good things about the holiday to find some lame reason not to celebrate it! I am constantly defending Halloween and sometimes I just get sick of having to do it, don't you guys?

**Madame Leota** · 09-27-2010,07:36 PM

I am a Christian but I do not abide by any of the "man-made" rules that many Christian denominations take on. I worship as I am moved to worship, not as I am told by any human being. That said, I am well aware of the pagan origins of Halloween - I am just as aware of the pagan origins of Christmas and Easter! I don't celebrate any of them as a religious holiday. I just have fun with them and I can find nothing biblical that tells me I am wrong for doing so.

I am also a Christian that believes that none of us have all the answers and that there is much we can all learn from each other.

**Halloweenfan** · 09-27-2010,07:39 PM

For me, I like both; Halloween and am a Christian. It's not every religious person hates Halloween type of thing really. The US population of people who are Christians are in the 78.4%, and there are 4.7% of other religions in the US, so than who is buying all this Halloween stuff if it is religion vs Halloween? Sure, there are some that speak out against Halloween, and they are minority, but there are some that might speak out against Thanksgiving, and Christmas too.

Also, being a Catholic that I am, we have All Saints Day, and All Souls Day right after Halloween so obviously, Catholics have something related to the dead after Halloween.