...(i.e dress up and go trick or treating just for the entertainment of it?) But when I also mean to celebrate, I do NOT mean to acknowledge that Halloween is a good thing because it's the day of the devil. I hope this question wasn't too confusing, but hopefully you'll get the general idea?? Thanks anyways!A: Ah, just in time for the season. Great question! Many people have been asking this as well, so trust me, you're not the only one that is confused.
Alright...so let's get one thing out of the way. If you are using the excuse of Halloween to dress provocatively, than YES it is wrong. This one day isn't an excuse to throw all moral and sense of value out the window. So please don't!
Now, I would say that partaking in the festivities of Halloween is a matter of personal choice and conviction. Yes, this holiday was once associated with paganism, occult and evil spirits...but it is no longer the case and simply looked upon as a time where we can wear costumes, get candy and hang out with friends. In essence, there is nothing wrong with this (as long as we're not celebrating the evil!).
However...there are some people that would argue it is wrong to even participate in something that is remotely associated with ghosts, witches and goblins. That stance is perfectly fine as well, as it is something they firmly believe in.
Either way it goes...as long as we are not compromising our faith and our belief, holding true to the truths of Jesus Christ and not believing or celebrating in the spirits that go against our Lord, I think this is a decision that you need to discuss with your family and for you to make on your own. Halloween is not a fundamental of our faith...going trick or treating does not mean that we are renouncing our faith in Christ. It's just something that some choose to do, and others refrain from doing so.
[answered by Pastor KJT]
