Who brought it in and energized it?
Demons
Satan
Fallen Guardian angels
Devil
Sorcerer
Corrupted cherubim
Witches
How was it implemented?
Family activity
Promoted as good, clean fun
Pumpkin carving, candle, demon Jack-o’-lantern hosts a demon to protect the house
Trick-or-treating
Ingesting sugar/high levels become a poison
What was the purpose?
Darkness and evil as fun-loving
Popularize witchcraft
Set the stage for human sacrifice
Popularize evil, ghosts, ghouls, goblins, ax murderers, horror as fun and exciting
Debauchery, gluttony, unholy activities as fun
Trick-or-trunk at churches
Costumes of evil – God has said directly, do not do this, being a rebel
How effective?
70% effective in getting people who love God off track
What are the elements?
Debauchery
Gluttony
Defying God’s word
Enchanted into believing they are not defying God, that it is harmless
What did it overwrite?
Harvest
Celebrating the abundance of God, his goodness, provision
What was the ultimate impact?
Breaking away from purity, appreciation of the natural God-created abundance
Celebrating evil
Are people who LOVE Halloween Heaven-bound?
Maybe only 2% are…