Why You Should Reconsider Celebrating Halloween
Hello. Welcome back to the educational podcast. I’m Elder Dan, your host. Today, I’ll tackle head-on, explore, and share the truth about the evil side of Halloween many don’t know about and why the people should reconsider participating and celebrating this enigmatic holiday.
As the leaves turn and the air chills, the world gears up for one of the most widely celebrated holidays: Halloween. With its costumes, candies, and haunted houses, it’s easy to see why many view it as nothing more than a fun, spooky extravaganza. However, beneath this veneer of entertainment lies a history steeped in darkness, violence, and pagan rituals that might make one reconsider the festivities.
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The Origins of Fear and Darkness
Halloween, as we know it today, has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. This was a time when it was believed that the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred. Druids, the priestly class in ancient Celtic society, conducted rituals where they believed they could communicate with spirits. These rituals often involved sacrifices, which in some interpretations included human sacrifices.
Themes of Evil and Horror
Demons and Witches: Halloween is rife with imagery of witches flying on broomsticks, casting spells, and brewing potions. Historically, witches were not the harmless, whimsical characters of today’s tales. The witch hunts of the Middle Ages and later periods were fueled by fear and resulted in the brutal execution of thousands, often based on superstition and misogyny.
Blood and Violence: The association with blood, especially in vampire lore, and violence, seen in zombie outbreaks or slasher films, glorifies or trivializes acts of brutality. These themes, while entertaining to some, normalize horror and desensitize us to real violence.
Human Sacrifices: While modern Halloween doesn’t practice human sacrifices, the historical context suggests that ancient Samhain festivals might have. This connection, even if distant, taints the holiday with a macabre history that many overlook in the quest for fun.
Death and the Afterlife: The omnipresent theme of death in Halloween celebrations, from skeletons to visits to “haunted” places, might seem like mere entertainment. However, it subtly mocks and trivializes the sanctity of life and the mystery of what lies beyond, which for many cultures and religions, is treated with reverence and solemnity.
The Disheartening Reality
In a world where faith often provides a moral compass, it’s very disheartening to observe that many religious leaders, including priests and pastors, are actively encouraging their congregations to celebrate Halloween. This tradition, rooted in ancient pagan customs and often associated with darkness and superstition, now finds support in places traditionally focused on light and hope.
Yes, very sadly, instead of fostering discernment and a deeper understanding of the spiritual implications of such celebrations, many churches are promoting Halloween festivities, sometimes even hosting events that blur the lines between sacred and secular. This phenomenon highlights a troubling trend in which the allure of cultural participation overshadows the call to uphold spiritual integrity, leaving many believers grappling with conflicting messages about faith, morality, and the essence of their spiritual journeys.
In the quest for community and inclusivity, the poignant question arises: at what cost do they embrace the shadows?
Encouraging Reflection and Research
It’s crucial to encourage readers to delve into the origins of Halloween. Yes, the Holy Scripture condemns the celebration of Halloween. However, if you don’t believe in the Bible, you can read encyclopedias, historical texts, and scholarly articles that offer insights into how these satanic traditions evolved. While some might argue that its celebration is disconnected from its origins, the symbols and themes many people embrace each October 31st are direct descendants of these ancient, often grim practices.
A Call for Awareness
Halloween, with its deep-seated themes of evil, darkness, and death, presents a paradox. While it’s marketed as fun and entertainment, its roots and themes are anything but light-hearted. Celebrating Halloween might seem harmless, but it’s worth considering what you’re actually endorsing through your participation. Perhaps, instead of outright celebration, this time can be used for reflection, education, or engaging in more life-affirming activities that don’t draw from such dark wells of human history.
This isn’t about being a spoilsport or advocating for puritanical living but about being informed and conscious consumers of culture. So, this Halloween, maybe take a moment to read up on its history, discuss its implications, or choose not to celebrate it at all so you won’t inadvertently glorify or trivialize the darker aspects of human history and belief that are associated with this holiday. After all, awareness is the first step towards making more enlightened choices.
Indeed, Halloween-related customs are mentioned in the Bible along with biblical cautions against witchcraft, sorcery, and the occult. When discussing why the Bible is against Halloween, the following verses may be brought up: Deuteronomy 18:9–12: This chapter cautions against occult-related activities. In Leviticus 19:31, it is forbidden to look for spiritists or mediums. Galatians 5:19–21 discusses the deeds of the flesh in general, including some witchcraft-related activities.
Brothers and sisters, thank you for tuning in on this episode of the educational podcast. Remember, the journey of understanding our place in this vast universe continues, and I hope you’ll join me next time as we explore more on this incredible path. Stay blessed, and stay as far away as possible from Halloween or Hallows Eve.
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Brethren, before I go, let me pray this prayer for you: May Yahweh bless you and keep you; may Yahweh make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may Yahweh lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. I humbly pray all these things to Yahweh through Yahshua the Messiah, our Master and coming King, amen. Kindly keep praying for the shalom of Israel. Take care. Halleluyah!