A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. Given half the chance, my kids would be jumping — and I mean jumping at the opportunity to participate in Halloween. Dress-up, sweets, fun with friends- c’mon, what kid wouldn’t want to jump in! Often my two older children aged 6 […]
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Is Halloween a celebration for Christians? — Vivienne Solomons
A monthly column by Vivienne Solomons who is a legal consultant who passionately believes that God wants His people to make a difference right where they are and to stand up for what is true and just. She is also passionate about encouraging young women to walk victoriously with God […]
Christians embrace ‘positive alternative’ to Halloween
Originally published in The Telegraph Christians traditionally have an uneasy relationship with Halloween, but many of them are increasingly embracing the event by holding parties designed to add a religious significance to the festival. Organisers say they are increasingly also attracting non-Christian children whose parents don’t want to let them go […]
Pastor tells Christians: Halloween a ‘celebration of evil’— don’t observe it
Originally published in Christian Today Life Church Pastor Jamie Morgan strongly believes that Christians should not celebrate Halloween because a day that “celebrates” death, violence and fear goes against everything God stands up for—life, peace and light. Morgan laments that many Christians actually celebrate Halloween. She has seen some churches […]
Christianity and the dark side — What about Halloween?
Originally published in AlbertMohler.Com [notice]Halloween has been a big deal in the USA and other parts of the world for many years. In the last few years Halloween celebrations have been slowly gaining ground in South Africa. Judging by the number of Halloween parties and events advertised in South African […]