Why I Don’t Participate in Halloween

 By Brian Cosby - Posted at Reformation21:

Halloween: It's a conscience issue, and my own conscience is pricked by the thought of participating in it. However, I also recognize that there are legitimate (even “biblical”) reasons that one might have for celebrating with the rest of their neighbors.

It's important to realize that historians are divided over the origins of Halloween. Some say that it has Christian roots; others say that it has pagan roots. Either way, we are to make a decision based on what it communicates today and, therefore, if we should (or shouldn’t) participate based on that meaning. From a slightly different angle, we should not only ask if it is “wrong” to participate, but if it is “right” from a biblical perspective.

Typically, I hear of one of four responses to Halloween. First, there are those who believe that any participation in any holiday is inherently sinful and all “true” believers should not participate. Second, some don’t see any big deal about it and just go along with the flow. Third, some see it as their missional duty to look like the world to reach the world. Fourth, there are those (like me) who don’t believe, on the ground of conscience, that they should participate. I’ll address views 1-3 later.

Be that as it may, the following are three reasons why I don’t participate in Halloween, on the ground of conscience...

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