I thought this entry over at the Stand to Reason blogsite makes an interesting argument about Christian attitudes toward Halloween (compared to other issues). This is neither to condemn or promote such cultural observances, only to give a moment to pause and consider the things important to us.
It’s fair to be concerned and think carefully about how we participate in the culture and Halloween. It’s important to evaluate how cultural practices influence us. It’s essential to use wisdom and discernment how we participate in Halloween, if we do. It’s, obviously, a duty to avoid any occultic involvement. What I’m talking about is the level of energy and attention given to it and the contrasting lack of it given to arguable more central issues of Christianity. Christians can be shocked that another Christian will go trick or treating, but not blink an eye of awareness or concern when another Christian distorts the doctrine of the Trinity.
Christians can be shocked that another Christian will go trick or treating, but not blink an eye of awareness or concern when another Christian distorts the doctrine of the Trinity.
Yes. Sometimes we (and if I’m honest I must include myself in this) “strain out a gnat and swallow a camel” as Jesus says.
May God give us wisdom to see and act on what is truly important and to resist the pull of those things that are only important in our own eyes.