2007-10-16 15:17:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Fairly common amonst churchgoers and those who consider themselves devout Christians (though not all). Churches very often throw "Harvest" or "Fall" parties on Halloween night, featuring costumes and lots of candy, as an alternative to celebrating Halloween. In many areas, they even hand out pamplets outside of grocery stores warning parents of the "evils" of the holiday, not just in the "Bible Belt" of America. While most celebraters do not see the prevalence is much higher than most would imagine, or like to...
2007-10-16 15:19:34 · answer #1 · answered by tigerlilly 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have never actually met anyone that thought like that. The only way I know that anyone thinks like that is because of on here and some tv shows have had episodes making fun of the concept like King of the Hill.
But I live in southern ca so maybe I just dont live in the part of the country where people that think halloween equals satan live.
2007-10-16 15:20:42 · answer #2 · answered by cadisneygirl 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I don't think very. Almost every church I've been to celebrates it. Some ask the parents to refrain from scarey costumes for their children. I haven't celebrated it for twenty years. Last summer I learned that the names of our days, and months are from pagan names. With a lot of searching I found out that we will not be judged for festival days, as long as what we do is to the glory of God. I have a friend who gives out a religous verse to children. I'm still not ready to participate in halloween, when I walk down the streets in my neighborhood it all looks goolish, that is the decorations. I did like that candy as a kid, I'd like to see us Christians come up with dress as your favorite Bible character day. And give the children candy instead.
2007-10-16 15:48:39 · answer #3 · answered by Elizabeth 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's as prevalent as religious idiocy, hysteria, ignorance of history and folklore, ignorance of Christianity, and ignorance of the origin of many "Christian" customs, such as the Christmas tree.
Many religious people, including many Protestants and the Catholic Church, see no harm in Halloween at all. Both religious educators and psychologists believe it is a way for children to come to terms with the idea of death.
But in America, ignorance is very widespread.
In most small towns, especially in the Red states, you'll see far fewer Halloween decorations these days.
2007-10-16 15:22:01 · answer #4 · answered by Angelique 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think at one point it was but we have done a good job in making a mockery of a satanic celebration. Yay Us. Score one for the good guys. Now it is just a night for kids to get free candy and run around the house screaming: "Can't sleep too much candy" over and over again. I'm not really fond of it for this reason. I have three kids and when all of them are screaming this I have to break out the Advil. LOL
2007-10-16 16:10:28 · answer #5 · answered by christina h 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I can't say it is. I think the only people who would be of the mindset that halloween is "of satan" would be christians or those who believe in God. Now, if you call yourself a christian then you SHOULD know what halloween is. I think people who don't know where it came from are athiests and frat boys and don't care what its about.
2007-10-16 15:21:42 · answer #6 · answered by breakfast of champions 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think most people know deep down that it's "of Satan" as u put it, but most people don't think about that, they just think of a holiday and having a good time... a time to party.
Personally, I hate hallowe'en. It has evil origins and I don't have anything to do with it. When kids come "trick or treating" I just send them away. I'm sorry if I sound mean, but I don't condone something that has anything to do with Satan or his evil sidekicks. No matter how much people try to lighten it, it's still satanic in origin and that's the way him and his demons get into our minds and make us think that it's harmless when it's not.
2007-10-16 15:27:45 · answer #7 · answered by kiwi_mum1966 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
it's hard to imagine, seeing as how A) Halloween didn't come from Christianity B) Satan didn't come from pagan religions (that's ONE thing Christians DIDN'T steal from pagan religions)
anything that competes with Christianity is deemed to be of Satan in one way or another, for practical purposes
2007-10-16 15:19:42 · answer #8 · answered by FORMER Atheist Now Praising FSM! 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It may be about halfway between the 1st day of fall and the 1st day of winter. Catholics celebrate Nov 1st the day after Halloween as All Saints Day.
2007-10-16 15:22:22 · answer #9 · answered by Will 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am a Christian and I love Halloween!
2007-10-16 15:20:17 · answer #10 · answered by PROBLEM 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋