ed. note: We all struggle with what to do about Halloween as a Christian. This article is from a church communicator, Pam Finck, who was kind enough to send it to me, it is wonderful and I wanted to share it with you. Here is what she had to say.......

I’m a Christian, and I’ve been struggling with what to do about Halloween.  On one hand, I love joining in the festivities like carving pumpkins and taking my costumed children door to door for treats.  I don’t believe little children dressed up in red leotards with horns on their heads are demons, and I don’t believe black cats are bad luck or witches incarnate.

But, on the other hand, I’m concerned that joining in might be sending a wrong message to unbelievers.  It’s possible someone could get a wrong idea…like witches are cute, or that Satan is only a small problem.  I wouldn’t want to make anyone stumble (1 Cor. 10:32). [Read more...]