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Halloween
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Dear Editor,
The pagan feast of Halloween is foreign to Christian tradition and has become a superstitious and empty way of imposing mindless triviality.The day has its origin in the Celtic New Year which celebrated the return of the spirits of the dead to their homes. Hence, those who observe Halloween, though they are probably ignorant of what they are doing and why they are doing it, are in reality celebrating death, the devil and hell.The observance of Halloween is mixed with Christian festivities whose meanings are totally contrary to Halloween. On November 1, Christians celebrate belief in the Communion of Saints. On November 2, we make visits to the cemetery as a religious and profoundly human gesture, inspired by our hope in the resurrection.I encourage Christians to celebrate the Christian truths of these days with renewed faith as a response to the real concerns of mankind today.Tim Storey
Kingston
timstorey44@gmail.com

Ted Rudow III,MA
10/30/2009 12:06 PM

The true name of Halloween is "Samhain." This was the Celtic Lord of the Dead! For 3 days from Oct 29-31, the Celtic people, along with their priestly class called Druids, would hold an ancient rite which would mark the beginning and the end of the year.

Yet, I have seen many Christian churches throughout this nation hold Halloween Parties within the church building. Every single one of these things is directly from the celebration of Samhain. You are simply trying to turn something evil into something good! Isaiah 5:20. We pray this helps you to NOT be a partaker of this "holiday.