There is contention about the
origins of Halloween (see "various sources" below). The reality today is that it
is connected to demonic images and symbols. Though some contend that it has some
"Christian roots" because of "All Hallows Eve" which commemorated
Christian martyrs, there is nothing Biblical in it worth salvaging. Images used across the
world (see some samples in the gallery below) are focused on death, hell, horror movies,
fear, terror, spirits and all manner of evil. In North America it is common for children
to knock on doors and ask the occupants "Trick or treat?" (effectively
threatening them with a curse if they don't give them a "treat" like sweets). It
may appear to be funny and harmless but all occult connections have bad spiritual
consequences. The worst consequence is the hardening of hearts towards the Gospel of Jesus
Christ whilst softening attitudes towards the devil.
Ironically, many non-christian parents in the USA and Canada have stopped sending their
children out to celebrate Halloween because of recent cases of sexual abuse. Perhaps it is
not ironic but simply a result of associating with the occult. The trick about Halloween
is that the treat has evil consequences. The devil has the last laugh when we willingly
befriend him and his associates. Our Lord Jesus Christ disconnects us from hell, sin,
demons and the devil, by His grace. What matters is
that the Bible forbids any contact with the occult. In Deuteronomy 18:13 & 14 the Lord
clearly states: "Be completely loyal to God, your God. These nations ...
consort with sorcerers and witches. But not you. God, your God, forbids it." and
1 Corinthians 10:21 declares: "You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and
the cup of demons. You cannot eat at the table of the Lord and at the table of
demons."
Various sources about Halloween:
http://www.holybible.com/resources/halloween.htm
http://www.biblebelievers.com/watkins_halloween/halloween.html
http://www.keyway.ca/htm2002/haloween.htm
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art13725.asp
Information from Christian Action in South Africa includes
the following: Upcoming Events with Christian Action: Reformation and Revival Conference -
Emmanuel Church of England, Bellville - Saturday, 31 October 2009, 9:00am - 5:00pm; Reformation Celebration Service -
Huguenot Monument, Franschhoek - 1 November 2009, 11am, and Related Articles: Ten
Reasons Why Christians Should Not Celebrate Halloween; Reformation or
Desecration? How a Hallowed Eve Became Halloween; To download an article
"Halloween and the Bible", in pdf format. by Dr P. Hammond click here.
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