Since the Bible doesn’t provide a clear directive on celebrating Halloween, as western culture celebrates it today, it’s essential to respect others’ perspectives, knowing that differing views may reflect various points in each person’s spiritual journey. Instead of judging others as being more or less faithful, the author of this Crosswalk article urges us to prioritize understanding, humility, and mutual respect, focusing on each person’s intent to honor God as best they can.
I don’t know…the darkness associated with Halloween is more-so what I’m against. I don’t see a problem with dressing up in a costume, meeting neighbors, giving candy out, and carving pumpkins.
1/ As a church to have an alternative party for both church and local children that keeps them away from trick or treating and also presents them with the gospel.
2/ because trick or treating is nearly universal have some treats handy as well as a range of tracts, booklets suitable for the different ages likely to call.
As many mothers are worried by reports of malicious treats being handed out let those in your area know you won’t mind them calling.
I know that Halloween has a dark history and is associated with dark traditions and Witchcraft. I miss what Halloween used to be when I was a kid. It was fun to dress up and go door to door and collect candy. Going to harvest parties when I was a teen was fun and because my dad was a minister, they were usually church sponsored. As Halloween is today, I do not like it. I hate being scared out of my wits and I dislike the fact that we can’t trust anyone anymore and that you have to make sure that candy is screened before you eat it. I also miss home made treats. We usually watch “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, Charlie Brown, and eat pizza, donuts and drink apple cider. This is a tradition I started with my own kids after one Halloween we were followed through the neighborhood by someone we did not know dressed in a scary costume. I decided that year, was enough and we did not go out after that.
