Darrin Brooker has some good points about the celebration of Halloween from a Christian perspective. He also refutes some of the common arguments Christians use to justify celebrating Halloween.
Lately, I've been considering the idea of how our witness is affected by the way we celebrate (or don't celebrate) the day. This article reminded me that God tells us in His word that we are to "abstain from every from of evil" or the "appearance of evil" (1 Thessalonians 5:22). What's evil about little kids dressing up in costumes begging for candy? Nothing in particular. However, the day itself is the day of celebration for those in direct opposition to the work of Jesus Christ on the cross.
"Our battle is not against little children in costumes trick or treating, but against demonic forces that disguise themselves as light and innocence."
Some of the articles quoted in Darrin's are ones I've read and they also brought up some points that sound valid. However, I think Darrin backs up his case with scripture. Sure, Halloween is just another day, but it is still a celebration of darkness and evil at its core. (or do I miss something in the fact that all of the decorations traditionally associated with Halloween are tombstones, ghosts, monsters, witches, etc.?)
I'd recommend reading through the article and considering the arguments Darrin offers prayerfully. This is a tough issue for a lot of Christians and I'm sure quite a few of us have fond memories of going trick or treating when we were younger - lots of candy, cool costumes, etc. We are not supposed to be "just like the neighbors" - we are called to be different and be a light to the world amidst the darkness.
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