> Mulling over Mike Powell to Steve Asher 18 Nov 2004

>> 3. Noachides may not observe any religious holidays outside the
>> rabbinical traditions of Torah -- most especially including such
>> Christian holidays as X-mas, Easter, Halloween, All Saint's Day, Good
>> Friday, Ash Wednesday, and probably even the "new year"
(January 1st).
>> Alien religious holidays are forbidden even under the minimum of the
>> Noachide code; these are violations of the commandment against
>> idolatry.

>> I never have really thought of Halloween as a "Christian" holiday.

> Neither have I. Each year, commercial interests (not pagans / wiccans
> AFAIK, just retail chains) sell various bits & pieces like witches'
> hats, costumes, lollies etc for kids to wear, but most adult Australians
> (like me) resist Halloween because it is primarily a US celebration,
> not relevant here.

>> The "Christians" around these parts threw a fit when it fell on a
>> Sunday this year.  I believe they think of it more as a Pagan, or
>> even Satanic, holiday.

> I would agree, and I suspect that pagans & wiccans would see it as
"their"
> day. Whether satanists identify with it or not, I don't know. I certainly
> don't identify with it, but I wouldn't want anyone beheaded for celebrating
> it, whoever they are.

Oh come on... Most Pagans and Wiccans I know are not fond of Halloween.  It
is, after all, very insulting to them.  Here in the USA Halloween has
become very commercial.  There is nothing spiritual about it.

//Phil//

P.S. And yes, I'm a Pagan.  I have been "lurking" here for some
time. Drop by my web page, www.mysteria.com to learn more.  Loads of text
files about metaphysical and occult topics.






> I will make a point of singing carols at Christmas, and reflecting on the
> birth of Jesus Christ, even if it is not the actual birthday.

> Cheers, Steve..

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