Poems, Polemics, and Ponders

Nov 3

Halloween

Category: Ponder

So many who should not be involved with this holiday are completely involved. The Church of Satan welcomes this universal acceptance of Halloween with their annual message:

“This night, Satanists smile at the amateur explorers of their own inner darkness, for we know that they enjoy their brief dip into the pool of the “shadow world.” So on this eve of magic and mystery, we encourage their tenebrous fantasies, the candied indulgence, and the wide-ranging evocation of our aesthetics (while tolerating some of the chintzy versions), even if it is but once per annum. At other times of the year, when those not of our tribe shake their heads in wonder at us, we can point out that they find some understanding by examining their own All Hallow’s Eve doings, as an alternative to our recent favored saying” “We’re just part of the Addams clan.” So, have an indulgent, mysterious, and deeply satisfying Samhain.” – Church of Satan website

I expose the varied origins of Halloween and explain why Christians should have NOTHING to do with this day…

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