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A Note of Sanity about Halloween

Let’s not overly fear Satan. Halloween for Christians may actually celebrate his undoing.

Why Zombies Matter

Zombies are everywhere it seems: in books, TV shows, movies. But why are we drawn to these gruesome figures?But why are we drawn to these gruesome figures?

When Halloween Falls on a Church Night

What do you do when a major cultural event that does not represent your values threatens to hijack your activities?

The Christian Response to Halloween

How should Christians respond to this holiday?

An Open Letter About Halloween

There is absolutely nothing entertaining or redeeming about hatchet-wielding villains parading in costume or front-lawn displays featuring blood-spattered body parts. Some might suggest I need to lighten up and relax, to not take intended fantasy so seriously. "It is all just a joke," they say. "It isn’t real." Or is it?

Halloween: Separating Conviction from Condemnation

Could Halloween be a time for Christians to express gentleness instead of condemnation?

Don't be Tricked, Fun Size is No Treat

If you plan to view this Nickelodeon product with your kids, prepare to come away shell-shocked rather than satisfied.

  • Christian Hamaker |
  • October 26, 2012 |
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History of Halloween

learn about the history of this often misunderstood holiday

Should We Celebrate Halloween?
Should We Celebrate Halloween?

Halloween is one of the strangest holidays mankind celebrates. It is an amazing paradox, an unusual mixture of Christian terms and ancient pagan religious rites. Music by Randy Vild http://myspace.com/orchestrations The Truth About Halloween: http://blowthetrumpet.org

  • 'blowthetrumpet' on GodTube.com |
  • October 18, 2012 |
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Hope for Halloween!

Rather than assuming Halloween is a tainted holiday in which true believers should not participate or observe, let it be an occasion for outreach and discipling.

Is Halloween Pagan in Origin?

Many Christians struggle to decide how (or if) to celebrate Halloween, especially with the claim that the holiday is pagan in origin.

Christians and Halloween
Christians and Halloween

What's a Christian to do about Halloween? One evangelical church sees the cultural holiday as one of the most important outreach ministry opportunities of the year. And it works.

  • 'actsnetwork' on GodTube.com |
  • October 11, 2012 |
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Fall (not Halloween) Celebrations

Now is the time to plan for a fall festival or an alternative to Halloween for your community.

Christian Alternatives for October 31st

Halloween always brings up some of the same questions I faced when I first became a believer in 1974...

Frankenweenie Not for the Wee Ones

Creative and visually inspired at times, but thematically a dark film that may frighten younger viewers unaccustomed to dealing with loss.

  • Christian Hamaker |
  • October 05, 2012 |
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Hotel Transylvania Vacant of Value

There are much better animated stories about overcoming fears and superficial differences which are far more family-friendly.

  • Christian Hamaker |
  • October 02, 2012 |
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Dark but Imaginative ParaNorman is Outcast-Friendly

There’s a wonderfully relevant message tucked inside this piece of stop-motion animation, but it's more geared towards adults than kids.

  • Christa Banister |
  • October 01, 2012 |
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Does the Bible Address Halloween?

"My wife and I are new parents. We are interested in knowing how the Bible addresses Halloween."

  • The Scripture Squad |
  • September 30, 2012 |
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How Should Christians Respond to Halloween?

Myriad questions surround Halloween. Should we participate? Accommodate? Or should we vigorously denounce Halloween? To answer such questions, it’s helpful to view Halloween from the perspective of history.

  • Hank Hanegraaff |
  • September 29, 2012 |
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Autumn at Our House: Skip Halloween for a Hallelujah Night

Many of us have fond autumn memories from our childhoods. How can we create equally wonderful memories for our children today?

  • Karen Ehman with Kelly Hovermale & Trish Smith |
  • September 28, 2012 |
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