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including witches, demons, imps and devils, the carrying of lanterns, (hollowed out turnips) the decorations such as skeletons and skulls, and the "games" such as apple bobbing and trick and treating, have Satanic and pagan origins, and should be shunned by anyone who professes the Christian faith. For instance, apple bobbing was/is an ancient fertility rite, which supposedly allows the participant to see into the future and gain a vision of the person they will eventually mate with! Trick and treating was instigated by the Druids, who for a fee/food/favor, would supposedly give a household protection from Satanic influence for the coming year. (Conversely, if you DIDN'T pay their toll, you could/would be afflicted by all sorts of evil!)

In the "politically correct" times we live in, it sometimes seems a case can be made for ANY alternative religion or lifestyle. Indeed, only a few years back (2004) an openly professed Satanist successfully applied to be allowed to perform Satanic rituals on board a Royal Navy vessel where he was serving. He has now applied to the Ministry of Defense to allow Satanism to be recognized as a registered religion within the armed forces! (Source/BBC News) The mind boggles, and I can't help wondering where all this "politically correct" nonsense will all end. Next thing you know you'll have pedophiles lobbying Parliament to have their repugnant practices made legal! (In fact, many pedophiles also practice Satanism, or vice versa)

The modern Church of Satan was founded in San Francisco by a fellow called LaVey back in 1967, but, of course, there are many different branches and covens of this evil sect, and Satanism has been practiced ever since Lucifer (the light bearer and fallen angel) was banished from Heaven by God. It's "Nine Satanic Statements" are the credo by which most modern-day Satanists live their lives. They include "Satan represents vengeance instead of turning the other cheek", "Satan represents indulgence instead of abstinence", and "Satan represents all of the so-called sins, as they all lead to physical, mental, or emotional gratification". It's not too hard to see the appeal they would have in modern-day society, where instant gratification of all desires seems to be the stated goal of many!
The Satanist creed was summed up by Aleister Crowley (1875 1947) a self-professed Satanist who actually dubbed himself "the Beast", and in his day was described by the media as "the wickedest man in the world". One of his best known statements was "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law". In other words, *NOTHING* is sacrosanct, and a Satanist can do anything they please that brings them self-gratification as they consider themselves above the laws of both God and man!

If you are one of the people who innocently celebrate Halloween on the 31st October, and who still consider this festival as simply a time for a bit of fun and a party, then perhaps this small contribution of mine will have given you some food for thought. What you are actually doing is adding your own contribution to a festival that celebrates evil in all its shapes and forms, and in which the Devil rejoices!
If you are actually a Christian, and still celebrate Halloween, then I would earnestly urge you to stop immediately, and to encourage any other Christians you know to do the same.

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