Vatican warns Halloween is Anti-Christian

[AllieBaba]

I will say that my daughter brought home a book from the school library called "Little Witch Goes to School" or something like that....Not only was it idiotic on an intellectual level and without any value artistically, it showed a little witch using her "powers" to punish those who either made fun of or were mean to her, then said at the end "witches are just like us."

I wasn't very happy about that, I told her to take the book back and not to bring any more "witch" books home. We don't blow up the heads of little boys who snicker at us, as much as we would like to. Didn't particularly appreciate the premise of the book.

 

[Sunni Man]

Tom Sanguinet, former high priest in the Celtic tradition of Wicca (witchcraft) said "The modern holiday we call Halloween has its origins in the full moon closest to November 1, the witches’ New Year. It was a time when the "spirits" (demons) were supposed to be at their peak power and revisiting the earth planet." He went on to say, "Halloween is purely and absolutely evil, and there is nothing we ever have or will do that would make it acceptable to the Lord Jesus."

As evil prevails, Americans have embraced an evil day of Satan, with the pranks of 'would be' hoodlums, combined with 'demon faces' on pumpkins, clothing of 'death' being worn, and calling it fun. When Christians participate in Halloween, it sends a message to children that witchcraft, demonism, Satanism, and the occult are something fun, entertaining and harmless.


Deuteronomy 18:10-14 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD, and because of these detestable practices the LORD your God will drive out those nations before you. You must be blameless before the LORD your God. The nations you will dispossess listen to those who practice sorcery or divination. But as for you, the LORD your God has not permitted you to do so.

Halloween, its origins and customs.

 

[Sunni Man]

And going out knocking on doors to solicit for treats is practicing 'Witchcraft"? "Socery"?

I fail to understand your point. Elaborate.

Some trace the origins of present day "trick-or-treat" to Samhain, which was the supreme night of demonic jubilation. Spirits of the dead would rise out of their graves and wander the countryside, trying to return to the homes where they formerly lived. Frightened villagers tried to appease these wandering spirits by offering them gifts of fruit and nuts. They began the tradition of placing plates of the finest food and bits of treats that the household had to offer on their doorsteps, as gifts, to appease the hunger of the ghostly wanderers. If not placated, villagers feared that the spirits would kill their flocks or destroy their property.

Halloween, its origins and customs.

 

[Colin]

Muslims do not celebrate the Pagan holiday of Halloween

We want nothing to do with satanism and witchcraft

I'm sure the feeling is more than mutual.

 

[random3434]

 

[California Girl]

Combining a trick and a treat....

 

[The T]

And going out knocking on doors to solicit for treats is practicing 'Witchcraft"? "Socery"?

I fail to understand your point. Elaborate.

Some trace the origins of present day "trick-or-treat" to Samhain, which was the supreme night of demonic jubilation. Spirits of the dead would rise out of their graves and wander the countryside, trying to return to the homes where they formerly lived. Frightened villagers tried to appease these wandering spirits by offering them gifts of fruit and nuts. They began the tradition of placing plates of the finest food and bits of treats that the household had to offer on their doorsteps, as gifts, to appease the hunger of the ghostly wanderers. If not placated, villagers feared that the spirits would kill their flocks or destroy their property.

Halloween, its origins and customs.

And? So what? I personally don't practice it, and I am not gonna deprive anyone of it either. Vive la libertie!

 

[Zoom-boing]

Tom Sanguinet, former high priest in the Celtic tradition of Wicca (witchcraft) said "The modern holiday we call Halloween has its origins in the full moon closest to November 1, the witches’ New Year. It was a time when the "spirits" (demons) were supposed to be at their peak power and revisiting the earth planet." He went on to say, "Halloween is purely and absolutely evil, and there is nothing we ever have or will do that would make it acceptable to the Lord Jesus."

As evil prevails, Americans have embraced an evil day of Satan, with the pranks of 'would be' hoodlums, combined with 'demon faces' on pumpkins, clothing of 'death' being worn, and calling it fun. When Christians participate in Halloween, it sends a message to children that witchcraft, demonism, Satanism, and the occult are something fun, entertaining and harmless.
Deuteronomy 18:10-14 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD, and because of these detestable practices the LORD your God will drive out those nations before you. You must be blameless before the LORD your God. The nations you will dispossess listen to those who practice sorcery or divination. But as for you, the LORD your God has not permitted you to do so.

Halloween, its origins and customs.

Partly right but you've omitted information.

Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in).

The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France, celebrated their new year on November 1. This day marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death. Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred. On the night of October 31, they celebrated Samhain, when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. In addition to causing trouble and damaging crops, Celts thought that the presence of the otherworldly spirits made it easier for the Druids, or Celtic priests, to make predictions about the future. For a people entirely dependent on the volatile natural world, these prophecies were an important source of comfort and direction during the long, dark winter.

To commemorate the event, Druids built huge sacred bonfires, where the people gathered to burn crops and animals as sacrifices to the Celtic deities.

During the celebration, the Celts wore costumes, typically consisting of animal heads and skins, and attempted to tell each other's fortunes. When the celebration was over, they re-lit their hearth fires, which they had extinguished earlier that evening, from the sacred bonfire to help protect them during the coming winter.

By A.D. 43, Romans had conquered the majority of Celtic territory. In the course of the four hundred years that they ruled the Celtic lands, two festivals of Roman origin were combined with the traditional Celtic celebration of Samhain.

The first was Feralia, a day in late October when the Romans traditionally commemorated the passing of the dead. The second was a day to honor Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit and trees. The symbol of Pomona is the apple and the incorporation of this celebration into Samhain probably explains the tradition of "bobbing" for apples that is practiced today on Halloween.

By the 800s, the influence of Christianity had spread into Celtic lands. In the seventh century, Pope Boniface IV designated November 1 All Saints' Day, a time to honor saints and martyrs. It is widely believed today that the pope was attempting to replace the Celtic festival of the dead with a related, but church-sanctioned holiday. The celebration was also called All-hallows or All-hallowmas (from Middle English Alholowmesse meaning All Saints' Day) and the night before it, the night of Samhain, began to be called All-hallows Eve and, eventually, Halloween. Even later, in A.D. 1000, the church would make November 2 All Souls' Day, a day to honor the dead. It was celebrated similarly to Samhain, with big bonfires, parades, and dressing up in costumes as saints, angels, and devils. Together, the three celebrations, the eve of All Saints', All Saints', and All Souls', were called Hallowmas.

History of Halloween - History.com

Whatever Halloween started out as, it's clear that it's been Americanized and commercialized to death and has changed in it's meaning. Are there some who use Halloween as some kind of 'occult' day? Of course and there always will be. But for the vast majority, nope. It isn't anti-Christian or pro-Christian . . . . it's just fun and that's how most people see it.

 

[Anguille]

I can't decide now whether to dress up tonight as Pope Benedict. Mother Theresa or Sunni Man

 

[Colin]

Combining a trick and a treat....

That's chick and treat!

 

[Care4all]

Tom Sanguinet, former high priest in the Celtic tradition of Wicca (witchcraft) said "The modern holiday we call Halloween has its origins in the full moon closest to November 1, the witches’ New Year. It was a time when the "spirits" (demons) were supposed to be at their peak power and revisiting the earth planet." He went on to say, "Halloween is purely and absolutely evil, and there is nothing we ever have or will do that would make it acceptable to the Lord Jesus."

As evil prevails, Americans have embraced an evil day of Satan, with the pranks of 'would be' hoodlums, combined with 'demon faces' on pumpkins, clothing of 'death' being worn, and calling it fun. When Christians participate in Halloween, it sends a message to children that witchcraft, demonism, Satanism, and the occult are something fun, entertaining and harmless.
Deuteronomy 18:10-14 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD, and because of these detestable practices the LORD your God will drive out those nations before you. You must be blameless before the LORD your God. The nations you will dispossess listen to those who practice sorcery or divination. But as for you, the LORD your God has not permitted you to do so.

Halloween, its origins and customs.

Partly right but you've omitted information.

Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in).

The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France, celebrated their new year on November 1. This day marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death. Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred. On the night of October 31, they celebrated Samhain, when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. In addition to causing trouble and damaging crops, Celts thought that the presence of the otherworldly spirits made it easier for the Druids, or Celtic priests, to make predictions about the future. For a people entirely dependent on the volatile natural world, these prophecies were an important source of comfort and direction during the long, dark winter.

To commemorate the event, Druids built huge sacred bonfires, where the people gathered to burn crops and animals as sacrifices to the Celtic deities.

During the celebration, the Celts wore costumes, typically consisting of animal heads and skins, and attempted to tell each other's fortunes. When the celebration was over, they re-lit their hearth fires, which they had extinguished earlier that evening, from the sacred bonfire to help protect them during the coming winter.

By A.D. 43, Romans had conquered the majority of Celtic territory. In the course of the four hundred years that they ruled the Celtic lands, two festivals of Roman origin were combined with the traditional Celtic celebration of Samhain.

The first was Feralia, a day in late October when the Romans traditionally commemorated the passing of the dead. The second was a day to honor Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit and trees. The symbol of Pomona is the apple and the incorporation of this celebration into Samhain probably explains the tradition of "bobbing" for apples that is practiced today on Halloween.

By the 800s, the influence of Christianity had spread into Celtic lands. In the seventh century, Pope Boniface IV designated November 1 All Saints' Day, a time to honor saints and martyrs. It is widely believed today that the pope was attempting to replace the Celtic festival of the dead with a related, but church-sanctioned holiday. The celebration was also called All-hallows or All-hallowmas (from Middle English Alholowmesse meaning All Saints' Day) and the night before it, the night of Samhain, began to be called All-hallows Eve and, eventually, Halloween. Even later, in A.D. 1000, the church would make November 2 All Souls' Day, a day to honor the dead. It was celebrated similarly to Samhain, with big bonfires, parades, and dressing up in costumes as saints, angels, and devils. Together, the three celebrations, the eve of All Saints', All Saints', and All Souls', were called Hallowmas.

History of Halloween - History.com

Whatever Halloween started out as, it's clear that it's been Americanized and commercialized to death and has changed in it's meaning. Are there some who use Halloween as some kind of 'occult' day? Of course and there always will be. But for the vast majority, nope. It isn't anti-Christian or pro-Christian . . . . it's just fun and that's how most people see it.

That's right, Haloween is just a fun day...

It has nothing to do with being Pagan....if the silly Churches did not tell us that this is some sort of Pagan ritual holy day we would be clueless to that fact.

This is so stupid imho....

 

[manifold]

According to some, Catholicism is anti-Christian. In a way, I see their point. Catholicism is to religion as the WWE is to professional sports. That's what makes it tolerable.

 

[Sunni Man]

That's right, Haloween is just a fun day...

It has nothing to do with being Pagan....if the silly Churches did not tell us that this is some sort of Pagan ritual holy day we would be clueless to that fact.

Like the article says: "When Christians participate in Halloween, it sends a message to children that witchcraft, demonism, Satanism, and the occult are something fun, entertaining and harmless".

Why would a Bible believing Christian parent encourage their children to participate in a Satanic holiday?

 

[bodecea]

I can't decide now whether to dress up tonight as Pope Benedict. Mother Theresa or Sunni Man

Oooo...Pope Benedict is a sure winner there. Don't forget the Hitler Youth armband.

 

[random3434]

That's right, Haloween is just a fun day...

It has nothing to do with being Pagan....if the silly Churches did not tell us that this is some sort of Pagan ritual holy day we would be clueless to that fact.

Like the article says: "When Christians participate in Halloween, it sends a message to children that witchcraft, demonism, Satanism, and the occult are something fun, entertaining and harmless".

Why would a Bible believing Christian parent encourage their children to participate in a Satanic holiday?

Sunni my man, if you can find one person on here that went trick or treating as a kid, or lets there kid go trick or treating now, who worships Satan, I promise I'll never pick on you again.

 

[bodecea]

That's right, Haloween is just a fun day...

It has nothing to do with being Pagan....if the silly Churches did not tell us that this is some sort of Pagan ritual holy day we would be clueless to that fact.

Like the article says: "When Christians participate in Halloween, it sends a message to children that witchcraft, demonism, Satanism, and the occult are something fun, entertaining and harmless".

Why would a Bible believing Christian parent encourage their children to participate in a Satanic holiday?

Just because an upstart religion calls it Satanic doesn't make it so. It's only the "book" people who believe in Satan anyways.

 

[California Girl]

Combining a trick and a treat....

That's chick and treat!

Nope, if gifts (candy) or money changes hands, it's a trick.

 

[Colin]

That's right, Haloween is just a fun day...

It has nothing to do with being Pagan....if the silly Churches did not tell us that this is some sort of Pagan ritual holy day we would be clueless to that fact.

Like the article says: "When Christians participate in Halloween, it sends a message to children that witchcraft, demonism, Satanism, and the occult are something fun, entertaining and harmless".

Why would a Bible believing Christian parent encourage their children to participate in a Satanic holiday?

Why would a Koran believing Muslim parent encourage their children to participate in suicide bombings?

Stick to criticising your own, Sunni Man. Remember that two way street.

 

[Sky Dancer]

When I was a kid I went to Catholic school and we were allowed to dress up as nuns and priests or saints on All Souls Day which was followed by All Saints Day.

That was just in school though. I went trick or treating dressed as a postulante. I enjoyed Halloween as a kid and missed trick or treating when I was too old to do it.

 

[Zoom-boing]

That's right, Haloween is just a fun day...

It has nothing to do with being Pagan....if the silly Churches did not tell us that this is some sort of Pagan ritual holy day we would be clueless to that fact.

Like the article says: "When Christians participate in Halloween, it sends a message to children that witchcraft, demonism, Satanism, and the occult are something fun, entertaining and harmless".

Why would a Bible believing Christian parent encourage their children to participate in a Satanic holiday?

It's not a satanic holiday. Go back and read the link I provided. Your article saying it's a satanic holiday doesn't make it one.