They say it's worshipping Satan.
What are your opinions on this?
2007-10-27 15:04:18 · 25 answers · asked by James 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I hate to say it, but I would probably get a few more lawn decorations.
2007-10-27 15:07:31 · answer #1 · answered by raven44012 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
October 31 isn't only Halloween, it is also Reformation Day.
On this day in 1517, Martin Luther posted a proposal at the doors of a church in Wittenberg, Germany to debate the doctrine and practice of indulgences. This proposal is popularly known as the 95 Theses, which he nailed to the Castle Church doors.
Halloween is a fun day for kids and if parents don't make a big fuss about the bad meaning behind it, there isn't any reason to hold the kids back.
Just be respectful to your neighbors. Maybe you could bring over a plate of cookies or something to them and tell them that you don't want to trick them, just TREAT them nicely.
Have fun.
2007-10-27 22:50:06 · answer #2 · answered by NSnoekums 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All Hallows Eve is actually what early Halloween was called. It has ancient roots from a culture that does not even believe in a Satan (that is a Christian creation). Other Christian holidays also parallel pagan holidays. They were created at similar times to draw the pagans away from their religious practices and into the christian church. Easter (Eostra - a pagan Goddess who is associated with eggs) Christmas (Winter Solstice - pagans celebrate the return of the Sun...Christians the birth of a Son). We just all need to get over ourselves being right and realize...we are all right!
2007-10-27 22:26:57 · answer #3 · answered by Lori 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I wouldn't say that, but as a Christian I know some people who do not like the idea of what the holiday celebrates. Which is understandable considering their viewpoint. I personally do not have a problem with it, I don't like to emphasize the whole evil ghost and goblin stuff, but there's nothing wrong with kids dressing up or giving out candy. It's just their opinion, everyone's entitled to one.
2007-10-27 22:10:07 · answer #4 · answered by melissa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think their viewpoint (perspective) goes back to when druids performed ritualistic human sacrifices (at least I THINK that's what happened) or something like that.
Sorry if I got my history wrong. Please don't jump on my case over it. It's mostly guess work to begin with.
But even if I AM wrong about the history of what the druids did, I'm NOT wrong about why some people reject halloween - because of SOME thing historical that relates to some kind of wicked or satanic practices, so they don't want to be associated with anything that had those kinds of roots.
Of course, you COULD just go next door and ask them to explain (politely, mind you).
2007-10-27 22:09:22 · answer #5 · answered by no1home2day 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Baptist myself, I wanted to go straight to the source. As it turns out their right. I checked with Jesus by way of my Ouji Board. It's totally Satan worship. Jesus wouldn't lie. I'm returning my George Bush rubber mask-head to the costume shop the minute I finish typing this! No more Halloween for me ya bunch of satanists!
2007-10-27 22:15:17 · answer #6 · answered by J Bowden Hapgood 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are pretty strict fundamentalists.
Several Religions believe this, "all Hallows Eve".
However Halloween has evolved in the USA to being a Fantasy holiday more than a Scary or Pagan thing.
Under the Constitution, we can think what ever we want about it. right, wrong, or indifferent.
2007-10-27 22:11:49 · answer #7 · answered by Rockies VM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Halloween use to be called All Hollows Eve. It use to be a christian holiday. It slowly turned in what we now celebrate as halloween.
Christian holidays do not have ghosts, goblims, or any or demon like creature in them.
If you must celebrate then be aware of the meaning that you celebrate.
It happens this month on Wednesday. Will you be in church or trick or treating with the world?
God or Satan this Wednesday?
2007-10-27 22:10:40 · answer #8 · answered by boilermakersnoopy433 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Who cares if your going to celebrate Christmas and Easter you may as well celebrate Halloween , If you ignore your precious god and bible for 2 pagan holidays why not another .You will be just as dead on judgment day.
2007-10-27 22:36:41 · answer #9 · answered by an-noy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is that they're missing out on a fun holiday. I'm a Christian, and don't have a problem with Halloween. Neither does my church.
2007-10-27 22:09:29 · answer #10 · answered by solarius 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think kids can go trick or treating or go to Halloween parties at friends or the church. Its their business, if they don't want to celebrate it, more candy for you. I don't celebrate it either and I'm Baptist. I don't think its worshiping Satan though.
2007-10-27 22:08:43 · answer #11 · answered by the pink baker 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋