To: GodGunsGuts
To understand what happened, we need to start with another holiday: All Saints Day... Ping for later
2 posted on
10/31/2009 8:18:54 AM PDT by
Alex Murphy
("Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him" - Job 13:15)
To: GodGunsGuts
Considering the origin and meaning of the celebration, I'll not have any involvement in the “hallowed” eve.
“Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in).
www.history.com/content/halloween “
3 posted on
10/31/2009 8:54:46 AM PDT by
count-your-change
(You don't have be brilliant, not being stupid is enough.)
To: GodGunsGuts
Celebrate decidedly Christian events, instead, such as the Reformation. . . LOL. It was a fairly good article up until this point. Not every Christian looks upon the Reformation as a cause celebre. . . Here's additional info: . http://www.envoymagazine.com/backissues/2.5/story1.html
7 posted on
10/31/2009 9:52:11 AM PDT by
fidelis
(Zonie and USAF Cold Warrior)
To: GodGunsGuts
Here is another thread on same subject: The Hidden Truth About Halloween: Behind the Mask.
9 posted on
10/31/2009 10:06:19 AM PDT by
count-your-change
(You don't have be brilliant, not being stupid is enough.)
To: GodGunsGuts
Yep, it’s Halloween. Creation “Science” is putting on some lipstick and a fancy dress and going as Intelligent Design.
10 posted on
10/31/2009 3:23:38 PM PDT by
AtomicBuffaloWings
(Still not hot enough, A few of my taste buds are still alive.)
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