Sunday, October 27, 2013

Sunday Reflections: Is Halloween a Satanic Ritual?



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Halloween's nearly here and I'm so excited! But, for a Christian man, is Halloween something I should even be excited about? Some say Halloween is an all out freakfest for Beelzebub himself and that we should stay indoors and pray for deliverance. I myself never understood the argument that Halloween is evil. Kids dressing up as their favorite characters and asking for free candy. What is so evil about that? It's not like we go around performing hexing rituals or something. 

For me Halloween is about facing our fears, enjoying the rush if being scared, and sharing in the fun with all the neighborhood. There are several homes we'd never visit were it not for Halloween!

 I believe Hank Hill put it best whilst arguing the point with Junie in the King Of The Hill Halloween episode "Hilloween".

JUNIE: You'll go to hell!
HANK: You'll get candy!
JUNIE: Hell!
HANK: Candy!
JUNIE: Hell!
HANK: Candy!
BOBBY: Stop! I don't care about candy! I just want to be with my dad.

BOBBY: Hey, Dad, I was just kidding before. I care about candy. I care a whole lot.


What do you think? Will I go to heck if I celebrate Halloween? Or will just have lots of fun and enjoy some candy? And where the heck did Halloween come from anyway?



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  1. BubbashelbyOctober 27, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Just have fun. If someone doesn't like it, they can go to Hell! Hahahahahahah! ;)

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    1. MasonOctober 28, 2013 at 9:06 PM

      Hahaha! Nah, they just won't get any candy. Which I guess is kinda like going to heck though. :)

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  2. UnknownOctober 28, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    Nah it's just about having fun and i know good church going folks who love Halloween so am sure it's a-ok. : )

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    1. MasonOctober 28, 2013 at 9:09 PM

      I think you're right John. Our church even celebrates with a "Trunk of Treat" every year, so it can't be all bad.

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  3. UnknownOctober 28, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    It might not be a matter of conscience for you, but it is for the other person. For why should my freedom be limited by what someone else thinks? If I can thank God for the food and enjoy it, why should I be condemned for eating it?
    So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
    1 Corinthians 10:29-31 ...... Mason, wisdom on these matters comes from God. If your heart is led by the Lord and you are not convicted in it, then it is of no consequence. :) I love this word in Titus "Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted."

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    1. UnknownOctober 28, 2013 at 12:43 PM

      In a nutshell, if whatever we do can be for the glory of God then it's all gravy, brother :)

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    2. MasonOctober 28, 2013 at 9:28 PM

      I hear ya there sister! I think Halloween, just like almost anything, can become a thing of evil only if you let it. If you carve some pumpkins, dress up like a ghost, and share candy with friends and family, then I can only see that as a good thing.

      As always thank you for sharing insightful scriptures. :)

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    3. Derek AshOctober 30, 2013 at 7:23 PM

      Mason I just realized I was not following your blog and corrected that just now. I wanted to quickly chime in and just say: Halloween good! I know it's not as deep as some of the other responses... but If it makes your heart happy, and it hurts no one, and you are completely honest in all your reasons for celebrating... it's almost never a bad thing.

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    4. MasonOctober 30, 2013 at 9:39 PM

      I think your right. Halloween is what you make of it and a lot of good can come from this strange, fun holiday. Your comment may be a simple, but it's actually kinda deep in its own way. I really appreciate the comment and thanks for following! :)

      I hope you're feeling better and have a Happy Halloween Geek!

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