SHOW: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? (The Beat)

By The Beat by Allen Parr | 11m
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SUMMARY: The Bible does not contain a verse stating whether a Christian should or should not celebrate Halloween. With that in mind host Allen Parr provides five keys (avoid genetic fallacy, avoid misuse of Christian freedom, avoid being legalistic, avoid violating your conscience, and avoid anything that appears demonic) on how to approach the holiday.

KEY QUOTES: “Take advantage of the opportunity, if you choose to celebrate Halloween, by engaging the outside world with your hospitality and the message of the gospel.”

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