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When Good People Disagree... About Halloween

 

During this time of year, I always receive e-mails asking me what I think about how the church should deal with Halloween. I have addressed this issue in the past. However, I would like to discuss instead a higher issue, and use Halloween as the relevant example.

 

The issue is: How Should Christians Deal With Disagreement? Many people disagree regarding what to do with Halloween. Halloween is a perfect subject for discussing how Christians should engage each other and ministry when there are equally powerful but opposite convictions on what is right.

 

On an issue like Halloween, there are two extreme positions and then every degree in between. On one end of the spectrum, we have those who believe that Christians and the church should have nothing to do at all with Halloween. Then there is the other extreme - those who approach Halloween as simply a fun holiday for kids that involves candy and dressing up, two things that all children enjoy. Then, of course, folks fall everywhere in the middle. 

 

I have been asked many times to state 'where I stand' on this issue. I am happy to state what my church ministry has decided to do regarding Halloween, but as stated earlier, I think there is a higher issue that I feel very strongly about.

 

I discuss both of these issues in the Kidology Zones: When Good People Disagree. You can also join the discussion and leave feedback in our Forums.

 

 

Because Jesus Loves Children,

 

Pastor Karl Bastian

The Kidologist

 
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November is National Adoption Month
 

Adoption offers protection, provides for the needs of a person, and shows that they have a divine purpose. Every believer has been spiritually adopted into the Family of God for the same reasons.

 

Adopted! is a single lesson from Karl Bastian that explores Bible characters that were adopted and illustrates adoption as a picture of salvation.

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Halloween Doesn't Have to Be Scary!
 

We know you use Kidology for great ideas, such as those found in our Halloween Zone. 

 

If you are looking for more resources, such as helpful curriculum, Kidology has put together a guide to some Halloween and Fall Resource products in the Kidology Store you should explore!

 

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Halloween Tracts for Church and Home
 
You know what's really cool about Halloween? You have the unique opportunity this one day each year when hundreds of kids will come to YOUR door, asking you for something special to help fill their trick-or-treat bucket. This year, give them more than just a candy bar or sucker. Give them something that could change their life for eternity!
 
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