What Does the Bible Say About Halloween and Its Origins? - JW.ORG
Yes. Although some people view Halloween as harmless fun, the practices associated with it are in direct conflict with Bible teachings. Halloween is based on false beliefs about the dead and invisible spirits, or demons. Notice the following verses that show how God views the beliefs associated with Halloween: “There must never be anyone ...
The Truth About Halloween - JW.ORG
HALLOWEEN TIME LINE. FIFTH CENTURY B.C.E. The Celts observe the festival of Samhain at the end of October, when they believe ghosts and demons roam the earth more so than at other times. FIRST CENTURY C.E. The Romans conquer the Celts and adopt the spiritistic rituals of Samhain. SEVENTH CENTURY C.E.
AWAKE! September 2013 | The Truth About Halloween - JW.ORG
Joseph in the Land of Egypt. How can you make God happy even when no one is watching? Read this Bible story and learn from Joseph’s example. Halloween & similar celebrations have become popular in many parts of the world. Consider 4 points that reveal why many people avoid these celebrations.
Holidays and Celebrations - JW.ORG
New Year’s Day: “In ancient Rome, the first day of the year was given over to honoring Janus, the god of gates and doors and of beginnings and endings. . . . New Year’s Day became a holy day in the Christian church in A.D. 487.”. — The World Book Encyclopedia (1982), Volume 14, page 237. Valentine’s Day: “Valentine’s Day comes ...
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Certain Holidays?
The Bible clearly states that the soul can die. (Ezekiel 18:4) Therefore, Jehovah’s Witnesses do not celebrate the holidays listed below, which promote belief in the immortality of the soul: All Souls’ Day (Day of the Dead). This is a day for “commemorating all the faithful departed,” according to the New Catholic Encyclopedia.
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Čo hovorí Biblia o Halloweene a jeho pôvode? - JW.ORG
Záleží na pôvode Halloweenu? Áno, záleží. Hoci niektorí považujú Halloween za neškodnú zábavu, zvyky, ktoré sa s ním spájajú, sú v priamom rozpore s učením Biblie. Halloween vychádza z mylných predstáv o mŕtvych a o neviditeľných duchoch, teda démonoch. Pozrite si nasledujúce biblické verše, ktoré ukazujú, ako ...
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The Story of Noah and the Great Flood —Is It Just a Myth? - JW.ORG
The Bible’s answer. The Flood was a real event. God caused it in order to destroy the wicked people, but he had Noah build an ark to preserve the good people and the animals. (Genesis 6:11-20) We can believe that the Flood really happened because it is recorded in Scripture, which “is inspired of God.” — 2 Timothy 3:16.
Episode 1: The True Light of the World
Episode 1: The True Light of the World. Miraculous events herald the Messiah’s appearance. This scripture reveals details about the life of Jesus Christ before he came to earth as a human. Some claim that Jesus’ virgin birth was the Immaculate Conception. Does …