New Zion Christian Fellowship (NZCF)
777 N. Maclay Avenue
San Fernando, Ca 91340
Christian Remembrance Day
Why NZCF Does Not Celebrate Halloween:
Halloween is a modern version of ancient, satanic traditions, which were originated by the pagan Celtic religion, and their druid priests, long before Christianity. It is assumed that the traditions of Halloween were carried to America by the early European settlers, some who viewed the traditions as mere "folklore," and others who held these rituals as sacred to their cultic beliefs. Halloween was eventually trivialized as intriguing folklore for the amusement of children and young adults. Today, it is highly commercialized, bring great profits from the sale of candy, pumpkins, costumes, and other 'ghoulish' items.
The Dictionary of the Occult and Paranormal, states 'Halloween was originally a pagan festival of darkness, fire, and death. All Hallows Eve (Halloween) was celebrated by the Celts of northern Europe... Halloween was also an important date for the witches' calendar.' Irene Park a former witch and authority on the history of Halloween says, 'The Druids in Ireland would go through the neighborhoods and countryside on the eve of October 31st to collect offerings for Satan. They would carry lanterns, bags of money, and canes with very sharp points on their ends (known as leprechaun staffs, good luck horns, or fairies' wands). At each house they would demand a specified amount. If the household would not, or could not, give the offering (Penance or treat) the Druid would use this cane to castrate the male human or one of their prize animals.'
Most people and children who participate with modern Halloween festivities, usually do so innocently, without any intention of associating themselves with the occult or other satanic traditions. However, the great tragedy is that it domesticates the occult and the powers of darkness. It creates a 'tongue-in-cheek' attitude that the forces of evil are not to be taken seriously---that devils, witches, and goblins are considered merely make-believe, plastic masks, with child-like impotence. It also tends to promote an acceptance toward dark traditions and occult beliefs; that Satan is not really so bad, witches are really not evil, demons are not really dangerous.
Members of the occult and devotees of the true satanic traditions of Halloween are ecstatic by the widespread acceptance and participation in their sacred festival. They view society's celebration of Halloween as an enormous public relations victory, and believe it's a time when their dark powers are greatly intensified, due to the unity of the masses, which magnify and exalt the forces of evil. With thousands focusing their energies upon traditions of Satan, they feel this strengthens his influence in the affairs of the world.
For these reasons, NZCF along with many churches oppose any participation with Halloween on the basis that its relationship to evil is contrary to our relationship with Christ. The scriptures mention nothing about Halloween, but they do warn that a believer cannot mingle a relationship with god and the Devil (1 Cor. 10:21), and that we should even 'Abstain from every appearance of evil' (1 Thes. 5:22).
1 Corinthians 10:21 (KJV):'You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons; you cannot partake of the Lord's table and of the table of demons.'
Revelation 21:8: (NLT) “But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars—their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”
Don't want to celebrate Halloween?
At NZCF we do not observe Halloween, we have Christian Rememberance Day. We encourage everyone to find ways to have good clean fun without participating in anything that does not glorify the Lord.
Psalm 86:12 (KJV) I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
