All Hallows' Eve

KephaMeansRock · Post by **KephaMeansRock** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 6:13 pm

Viva la Halloween revolution...

Catharsis · Post by **Catharsis** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:13 pm

Why revolution?

The best decision for any Christian would be to avoid participation at all levels.

KephaMeansRock · Post by **KephaMeansRock** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:55 pm

Because participation will shape culture and affect lives.

Albeit this is vaguely tongue in cheek...

McCulloch · Post by **McCulloch** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:58 pm

Catharsis wrote:The best decision for any Christian would be to avoid participation at all levels.

And contribute to the stereotype that Christians are against anything that is fun or enjoyable; self-righteous prudish kill-joys.

Oh, and while you are at it, you should remove all pagan inspired traditions with regard to the Christian celebrations of Christmas and Easter.

Wyvern · Post by **Wyvern** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 11:17 pm

I'm all for it if it is in conjunction with bringing back the couple hundred saints days all of which require getting the day off from work.

Catharsis · Post by **Catharsis** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:45 am

>>you should remove all pagan inspired traditions with regard to the Christian celebrations of Christmas and Easter.<<

There are many folkloric and cultural traditions of ancient, pagan origin in my home country, and in the Balkans in general. Orthodox worship however is strictly Christian worship. I hope you know what this implies.

There are no pagan elements, and no invocations are made to pagan deities or spirits. Improprieties of any sort are strictly forbidden within the church.

I was just browsing youtube, and thought to share the following with you. I hope you enjoy the pagan dance, customs and music

Goat · Post by **Goat** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:10 am

Catharsis wrote:>>you should remove all pagan inspired traditions with regard to the Christian celebrations of Christmas and Easter.<<

There are many folkloric and cultural traditions of ancient, pagan origin in my home country, and in the Balkans in general. Orthodox worship however is strictly Christian worship. I hope you know what this implies.

There are no pagan elements, and no invocations are made to pagan deities or spirits. Improprieties of any sort are strictly forbidden within the church.

I was just browsing youtube, and thought to share the following with you. I hope you enjoy the pagan dance, customs and music

Yes, you make invocations to a man made god by the power of man. That is very pagan.

KephaMeansRock · Post by **KephaMeansRock** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 10:02 am

Yes, you make invocations to a man made god by the power of man. That is very pagan.

A man made god by he power of man...that's pagan maybe. But it's not what we do.

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was WITH God, and the Word WAS God...and the Word became flesh and made his dwelling amongst men" (John 1:1,14)

Categorically. Different.