2007-10-11 18:00:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Do it! I'm gonna be Zombie Jesus. F yeah!
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2007-10-11 18:08:59 · answer #1 · answered by Brandon's been a dirty Hore 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
HALLOWEEN AND THE BIBLE
Does Halloween mean to you honoring dead saints and commemorating the departed by praying for their souls? Although Halloween and its associated festivals are religious feasts of Christendom in honor and in behalf of the dead, where is the Scriptural precedent for them? None can be found. When Cornelius fell at the feet of the apostle Peter to give honor to him, Peter did not approve, but said, “Rise; I myself am also a man.” Even when the apostle John fell down to worship an angel, he was rebuked: “Be careful! Do not do that! . . . Worship God,” was the angel’s command. (Acts 10:26; Revelations 19:10) The apostle Paul also warned about being deprived of the prize of life by men who would sponsor “a form of worship of the angels.” Wisely Christians avoid any celebration that is for the purpose of honoring anyone except God. (Colossians 2:18)
The Bible teaches: “The soul that is sinning—it itself will die.” (Ezekial 18:4) Since the souls of the dead are not alive, it is impossible for them to be helped by the prayers of those on earth; therefore the festival All Souls’ Day is not founded on a Scriptural basis and shows lack of faith in God’s Word.
The Bible also teaches: “Train up a boy according to the way for him; even when he grows old he will not turn aside from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) How can this scripture be harmonized with the Halloween practice of ‘tricking or treating’? It may appear cute to have youngsters call at homes with the requesting threat, “Trick or treat,” but is it cute when they grow older and threaten people with violence if they do not pay what they ask? Is this Halloween practice bringing up a child in the right way, or is it directing him toward an unchristian course of vandalism and crime?
ROOTED IN PAGANISM
Halloween’s roots, although not found in the Bible, can be traced back to a pagan origin. The pre-Christian Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all celebrated a festival for the dead. These ancients believed that on these occasions the spirits of the dead returned; therefore food was left for them and lamps were kept burning so they would not lose their way.
The many features of today’s Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations can be traced directly back to paganism. The ancients associated this time of the year with the supernatural and with the thronging of dead spirits, so it was right in line with Catholic church policy to adopt this date for their All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day. The people were thus able to keep their pagan customs and beliefs and still celebrate what are called Christian festivals of the highest rank. But the varnish applied by Christendom to these pagan feasts is so thin that there is no questioning the fact that Halloween is rooted in paganism.
WHAT HALLOWEEN MEANS TO A CHRISTIAN
How about Christians today, how should they view Halloween? Christians will be motivated by Scriptural principle and not by human reasoning that may argue: “What harm can come from letting children attend a costume party? Everyone else participates, and it is hard on the children when they are different.” It is not Scripturally wrong for children to have a costume party or play games such as bobbing for apples. However, doing so as a part of Halloween would be celebrating that pagan religious feast. This would be compromising Christian principles. One can be sure that Christ Jesus, who always stuck close to what the Bible said, would heed the divine commands: “You must not walk in the statutes of the nations.” “Do not learn the way of the nations at all.” (Leviticus 20:23; Jeremiah 10:2) Jesus was never influenced by human reasoning into compromising on Scriptural commands! Therefore, neither will a Christian today compromise, even if it means being different and separate from the world.
Now do you know what you should be?
2007-10-12 01:11:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think I'm going to hire a midget and then I'll go as a priest.
Addition: I think you going as a black Jesus is hysterical!
I can understand why someone would be offended by my idea. But people that have a problem with your idea are just closet sexist bigots.
2007-10-12 01:06:34 · answer #3 · answered by Win Noble 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
You know, if you wore a mask with a long nose and went as a Rabbi, everyone would be offended. Why do you not imagine that Christians will not be offended by your question, let alone by your costume?
I never make fun of other religions, or lack, and I expect the same courtesy.
2007-10-12 01:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by Pagan Dan 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Are you after approval from us ? You should be asking Jesus that question.
2007-10-12 02:33:25 · answer #5 · answered by ROBERT P 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. I dont think that will be acceptable to everyone.
i mean the female part dude.Don't give me a down thumb.
2007-10-12 01:05:50 · answer #6 · answered by ILoveMyDS 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What the heck, I'm a witch going as a witch.; Beat that.
2007-10-12 01:04:18 · answer #7 · answered by blue chaos soɐɥɔ ǝnlq 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
...sure if you want to, but 'black female pirate' would be more fun.
2007-10-12 01:04:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes she was black wasn't she?
2007-10-12 01:05:55 · answer #9 · answered by frank 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Do you want to go to Hell?
2007-10-12 01:06:29 · answer #10 · answered by nvyslsnp3 1 · 1⤊ 6⤋