Do you think Halloween is unbiblical?

Question

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Is the day Satanic?

One objectionable aspect of Halloween for me is the faulty notions that it promotes concerning the dead. I do not believe that humans have spirits or souls that continue to survive in some other realm after death nor do I think ghosts exist. These things are pernicious myths that give humans a skewed view of ultimate reality.

Answer 1

I think that the community spirit of Halloween is lost. Years ago when people were generally more religious there was not this discussion. I think that the children expressing themselves in dressing up and the neighbors seeing them is good for the community. The process of asking and thanking for candy is good also. In some neighborhoods it is the only time people actually face to face see their neighbors.

If someone is dressin gup it is not unbiblical or santanic. Worshippping the devil is and they don't don't dress up like spiderman to do that!

Answer 2

No, Halloween is not Satanic. There are countless posts saying as much.

By your thinking, anything that is not mentioned in the Bible is evil? If so, then you need to revert back to primitive ways of life, which will be difficult in this day and age. Because there are countless things that the Bible does not mention. The Bible doesn't mention paying utility bills and other things that are necessary for living, so by the logic that you are presenting, they must be evil.

Halloween did not originate until the Middle Ages, which was a long time after the Bible was written. Therefore it did not apply to anyone before that time. But the Christians did steal the holiday (as they did with all the other Pagan holidays) and turned it into All Saint's Day instead which was celebrated on Nov 1.

I know several people who think just uttering the word Halloween will bring on the end of the world. And I know many more who have no problem whatsoever with it. It is not Satanic (Satanists don't even celebrate it, fyi) and those who originated the holiday Samhain never believed in the devil because that was a Christian creation.

Either celebrate it or don't but at least respect those who choose to celebrate it.

Answer 3

No. There is nothing evil or satanic about the holiday. The people who DO use it as an excuse to do bad things are grossly misinformed or crazy. It is just a day to have fun.

If Christians are going to say Halloween is un-Christian, they should say the same thing about Christmas. It started out as a Pagan holiday! No one knows the day that Christ was born. http://www.gotquestions.org/Christmas-traditions.html

Answer 4

Depends what you do on it

IF you vandalize things or hurt people or creatures because of it, then its unbiblical

IF you and your neighbourhood share candy and good times, then its biblical,

Its also like ridiculing death itself and ridiculing evil, just as Jesus overcame evil and resurrected back to life, we put scary stuff and evil in its place, making fun of it with silly-scary masks, just playful stuff and community sharing goodies

The earth is the lord's and the fullness thereof
Psalm 50:11-13

Answer 5

No it is mostly about the kids nowadays. Now back in biblical times I'm sure it was satanic as long as your not casting spells or worshiping the devil tonight your clear.

Answer 6

that just sucks that people believe that Halloween is evil. When I was 8 years old-it was great. I was "Woblin Goblin". That was when you could still eat carmel apples that were given to you by strangers:)

Answer 7

I think it's for each individual to decide. I say, go for it and have fun. You know in yourself you are not partaking in any evil, so why not just enjoy it for what it is. You could say the same about Cupid, the Easter Bunny, and Santa Claus, so don't get too hysterical about it.

Happy Hallowe'en!

Answer 8

Halloween, Child’s Play or The Serpent in the Garden?
October 14th, 2006 by jet44
This was my child’s English assignment. The students were asked to write a story on the subject of getting rid of a Holiday or adding one and this is what she wrote. I guess when the teacher read this one (no names were given) the class was dumbfounded and speechless.

English 11 Holidays
10-6-06

To Whom It May Concern:

One of the main holidays in our country is Halloween. I feel that this particular holiday produces a more negative affect than holidays should be allowed. On Halloween nights many kids, young and old, walk up and down streets to collects candy and other goodies from the neighbors. These actions may seem completely harmless when thought of briefly but when the true history of this holiday is investigated further horrible truths emerge. For example the roots of Halloween date back to medieval times. Back then October 31 was considered a day when dead spirits were believed to return to their homes and when evil practices, such as witchcraft, were most potent. My friends from South Africa lived in an area, where on Halloween nights, the cults would gather at graveyards to sacrifice cats and newborn babies to evil spirits. Today many people don’t understand the gruesome nature of this holiday and eagerly dismiss and negative facts against its origin. Today the choice of costumes for Halloween is also a problem for many people. If you’ve ever visited a general store in late September you’ve probably seen the variety of costumes displayed: skulls painted with blood, witch hats and masks, knives, axes etc. On a more serious note store decorations for Halloween usually advertise death and murder. For example Menards in Nebraska shows a skeleton hanging from the rafters by a handmade noose. Who would want their three year old child to be exposed to that degree of terror at such a young age? Decorations like these not only scare children but also teach them that these actions are O.K. and exciting.
The problem with Halloween not only lies with its history and advertisement, but also with the safety of communities. One of the activities that troublemaking teenagers like to do on Halloween is pranking. Although this activity is slightly tolerable a very fine line is often crossed. Damage to public and personal property is a major prank that many pranksters try to accomplish on Halloween night. Do you want your children to be out amongst these potential criminals? Worse yet, a part of this crime? Safety is also an issue when addressing Halloween. Children are commonly left alone on October 31st to gather all the candy they can with their friends. Although there is safety in numbers, abductions do occur and are possible at any moment. Allowing this holiday to remain on our calendars will surely endanger our homes and families to a point we have never reached before. The simple concepts behind Halloween, such as candy gathering and consuming as much as possible is hard on the human body system. High calorie candy is one reason why so many kids today are overweight and proud owners of cavities that require around $100 to fix. Careful consumption of these treats is a very important skill that Halloween clearly destroys.
I understand that Halloween has been a trademark of our history and economy for many years, but the strong negativity of this holiday is too much to agree with! An alternative holiday such as a Harvest Celebration could involve dressing up in less terrorizing costumes and having a meal with family and friends. Kids could play games and win small pieces of candy or toys for prizes. All I ask is that you understand the satanic nature of this popular holiday and consider some other possible alternatives that could take the place of this highly controversial holiday.

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Answer 9

Yes, Christians should. Halloween can be whole-hearted fun! If you are a Christian, just dispel the "demon" myths.

Answer 10

theres nothing really wrong with celebrating halloween because it is fun but the actuall meaning of hallowen is definately not something that christians would apreciate.