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Halloween

General Christian

When Halloween Unmasks Married Hearts

When Halloween unmasks married hearts, we may notice feelings we usually hide. A child drops a plastic mask beside the candy bowl, and a

Spooky Judaism: Did Adam Father Demons?

Were Adam and Eve separated for 130 years during their marriage? Did Adam Father Demons? Spooky Judaism has the answer.

The Vampire Films of Jean Rollin

For this year’s Halloween movie feature, I’d like to introduce you to nine vampire movies by French director Jean Rollin. His movies have been called surrealist and fantastique. They’ve also been called bizarre and sleazy. I find them fascinating....

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General Christian

Faith Shines Through Halloween Darkness

Faith shines through Halloween darkness when Christians face October with wisdom instead of panic. Some yard displays feel troubling, yet a

The Fear of Witchcraft

Maybe the Halloween silly season is starting early this year. Maybe it’s the publicity around Practical Magic 2. I’m seeing a lot of hand-wringing and pearl-clutching from certain kinds of Christians concerning witchcraft. They’re afraid of it....

“PAGAN” Halloween & Christianity

We survey the history of Halloween (lit., All Hallow’s Eve) and its customs. Is it only a pagan Druid celebration, or is it essentially a Christian holy day that we should observe?

Halloween By Faiths

Everyday Buddhism 63 - Halloween: What Scares You? What Masks Do You Wear?

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Everyday Buddhism 33 - Halloween: What Scares You? What Masks Do You Wear?

On Halloween & the Saving of Ghosts. The Smallest of Zen Reflections...

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“PAGAN” Halloween & Christianity

Can "PAGAN" Halloween Be "Christianized"?

Hot Chocolate and Hospitality on All Hallow's Eve

Halloween and other Holiday Movie Recommendations

PRS* XX Halloween

Can Christians Celebrate Halloween?

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Halloween: The Holiday of Loving Your Neighbor

What Masks Are We Wearing?

The Stories We Choose to Believe

All Saints' Day: The continuum of life and death

A Night for All Souls in the Local Cemetery

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Eastern Orthodox

Does Halloween Have Christian Origins?

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Reading All Hallows on All Hallows Eve

Things That Go Bump in the Night

What Has Happened to Halloween?

Are Ghosts Real? Unraveling the Spiritual World

Will the Real Devil Please Stand Up!

Happy Reformation Day | Understanding Sola

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General Christian

When Halloween Unmasks Married Hearts

Faith Shines Through Halloween Darkness

Light in the Darkness: A Christian Response to Halloween

How Does Ḥāmaḏ Affect MSG, Halloween, And America First?

Someone Wished Me Happy Halloween, Today.

Why Some Christians Oppose Halloween—and Why They’re Wrong

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Of Ghosts and Religion

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Spooky Judaism: Did Adam Father Demons?

Emunah, Faith, And God's People

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Latter-day Saint

"Night on Bald Mountain" meets "Ave Maria"

"Unmasking Halloween: Its Origins and Meaning"

Correcting errors

Happy Halloween! ("Ways of Remembering the Dead")

An 1865 Vision of a Gathering Place for the Saints in Hawai’i

Some background on Hallowe'en

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The Witch Within: A Guide to Modern Magic and Spirituality

Supernatural Festivals: A Cross-Cultural Look at the Celebration of Death

Halloween Messages

Summer Angel: A Message from Above

What are We Halloweening About?

Halloween Questions

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The Vampire Films of Jean Rollin

The Fear of Witchcraft

Samhain — three aspects; one holiday and...Halloween

The Witch Trials We Repeat

10 Great Movies For Halloween You Probably Haven’t Seen

Samhain — the time between

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Progressive Christian

Getting Rid of Halloween Jesus

The Forgotten American Witch Trials

Halloween Witch Turns Saint the Next Day!

Halloween Memories

Halloween Memories

What Would Jesus Do...About Halloween?

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