Is Halloween really harmless?
Who and what’s behind this bizarre holiday?
Why is it so widely celebrated?
Where did Halloween originate?
The Encyclopedia of Religion explains:
“Halloween is the name for the eve of …Samhain, a celebration marking the beginning of winter as well as the first day of the New Year within the ancient Celtic culture of the British Isles. The time of …Samhain consisted of the eve of the feast and the day itself (31 Oct to 1 Nov). On this occasion, it was believed that a gathering of the supernatural forces occurred as during no other period of the year. The eve and day of …Samhain were characterized as a time when the barriers between the human and supernatural worlds were broken.
Otherworldly entities, such as the souls of the dead, were able to visit earthly inhabitants, and humans could take the opportunity to penetrate the domains of the gods and supernatural creatures. Fiery attributes and sacrifices of animals, crops, and possibly human beings were made to appease supernatural powers who controlled the fertility of the land …Samhain acknowledged the entire spectrum of nonhuman forces that roamed the earth during the period” (1987 ,pp 176-177, :Halloween”)
YHWH is giving a wake-up call to professing believers in Messiah Yeshua as it was with those the prophet Elijah addressed in his day, so it is with us: “How long will you falter between two opinions? If YHWH is EL follow Him: but if Baal, follow him.” But the people answered him not a word.” 1 Kings 18:21
What will it take for believers to accept and stand for YHWH's truth rather than harmful traditions that originated in paganism?
Devorah
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