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Yes. Although some people view Halloween as harmless fun, the practices associated with it are in direct conflict with Bible teachings. Halloween is based on false beliefs about the dead and invisible spirits, or demons. Notice the following verses that show how God views the beliefs associated with Halloween: “There must never be anyone ...
HALLOWEEN TIME LINE. FIFTH CENTURY B.C.E. The Celts observe the festival of Samhain at the end of October, when they believe ghosts and demons roam the earth more so than at other times. FIRST CENTURY C.E. The Romans conquer the Celts and adopt the spiritistic rituals of Samhain. SEVENTH CENTURY C.E.
La respuesta que da la Biblia. La Biblia no habla del Halloween —conocido también como Noche de Brujas—, una fiesta muy popular que se celebra todos los años el 31 de octubre. Ahora bien, tanto los orígenes como las tradiciones de esta fiesta están en contra de lo que enseña la Biblia. En este artículo veremos lo siguiente:
Joseph in the Land of Egypt. How can you make God happy even when no one is watching? Read this Bible story and learn from Joseph’s example. Halloween & similar celebrations have become popular in many parts of the world. Consider 4 points that reveal why many people avoid these celebrations.
Una enciclopedia sobre tradiciones estadounidenses explica: “Básicamente, el objetivo del Halloween es contactar con los espíritus, muchos de los cuales se dedican a intimidar o a asustar”. (Vea el recuadro “El Halloween en el tiempo”.) Lo mismo ocurre con otras fiestas similares: tienen raíces paganas y están íntimamente ...
El Día de Año Nuevo llegó a ser un día sagrado en la iglesia cristiana en a.d. 487”. (The World Book Encyclopedia, 1982, tomo 14, página 237.) Día de San Valentín: “El Día de San Valentín cae en el día festivo de dos diferentes mártires cristianos llamados Valentín.
What does it commemorate? Why did Jesus celebrate it, while Christians today do not? Answers to some of the most common questions about popular holidays and celebrations. The clear explanations found in God’s Word may surprise you.
New Year’s Day: “In ancient Rome, the first day of the year was given over to honoring Janus, the god of gates and doors and of beginnings and endings. . . . New Year’s Day became a holy day in the Christian church in A.D. 487.”. — The World Book Encyclopedia (1982), Volume 14, page 237. Valentine’s Day: “Valentine’s Day comes ...
The Bible clearly states that the soul can die. (Ezekiel 18:4) Therefore, Jehovah’s Witnesses do not celebrate the holidays listed below, which promote belief in the immortality of the soul: All Souls’ Day (Day of the Dead). This is a day for “commemorating all the faithful departed,” according to the New Catholic Encyclopedia.
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