tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534753.post1116268814343936306..comments2023-04-16T06:07:26.309-07:00Comments on REFLECTIONS: What's the Deal with October 31?Scott Brewerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18090809236682750662noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534753.post-52628845356137369172007-11-23T15:21:00.000-08:002007-11-23T15:21:00.000-08:00I am glad that Christians of several denominations...I am glad that Christians of several denominations have stirred up the controversy regarding Halloween. It is a "big deal" !<BR/><BR/>When something of this nature causes people to rethink the purpose and meaning of a "holiday" or old "traditions" along side their religious convictions and faith, that is a good thing.<BR/><BR/>Peoples opinions will vary as widely as the candy given out that night. Some will argue scripture against it while others will make compromises, "Harvest Festival" while others will simply turn off the light in hopes that no one will ring their door bell.<BR/><BR/>Everyone is entitled to their own conclusion. I'm just glad we can talk about it. And if given the chance to voice my opinion on it, I passionately do so with a measure of kindness and good will.<BR/> <BR/>Celebrating Halloween doesn't make you less of a Christian, and not celebrating it doesn't make you "scrooge".<BR/><BR/>If no one ever pointed out the "facts" or discussed it openly or suggested that I truly pray about the matter.... I would have gone on year after year without any thought about it...<BR/><BR/>Now, my heart will simply not let me celebrate a holiday I find offensive to my own beliefs even though I celebrated the tradition as a child. But I have friends that do, and they are still my friends.<BR/><BR/>ChristianContent.orgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com