My Thoughts on Halloween

I posted this on facebook this morning and I wanted to post it here again too.  

Dear Christian Friends – 

There is a lot of stuff going around right now on whether or not it is right to participate in Halloween activities.  If you feel it is wrong than I would never urge you to do anything to do against your beliefs or conscience.  I would ask, however, that before you censor others who feel that they can participate without it being a sin that you think about a few things.  Most people that I know personally who are against Halloween do not have a problem with the activities celebrated with Christmas and Easter.  Even though many of them are aware of the pagan basis for a lot of those traditions – Easter eggs, Easter bunny, giving gifts, Christmas trees, etc. they have found a way to feel like they are celebrating the good things without partaking in any “evil” or “bad.” 

I personally feel like I can do the same thing with Halloween.  I use it as a time to get to know my neighbors and to build community bonds.  I use it as a time to celebrate my favorite time of year and all the beauty that God has given us at this time.  I use it as a time to spend time having fun with my family.

Again, if you feel as though it is wrong to celebrate or participate, please do not feel like I am urging you to do anything you feel is a sin.  I just want to make it clear why I feel comfortable.