Can a Jehovah's Witness attend a Halloween party?

The Christian is not to be involved with or support the occult, witchcraft, demonism, or any other thing that uplifts the occult. To do so is to contradict God’s word, dabble in demonic spirits, and invite judgment from God. If a Halloween celebration is centered on demons, devils, spirits, etc., I would say don't have anything to do with it.

On the other hand, it isn't wrong to dress up in a costume and go door-to-door saying "Trick or Treat." Provided that the costume isn't demonic, I can't see anything wrong with this. It's just fun for the kids.

Take a look at the Christmas tree. It was originally an ancient fertility symbol. Yet, it has become a representation of Christmas and the place where gifts are placed. Are the Christians, then, paying homage to an ancient pagan fertility god? No. Not at all. They do not consider it pagan at all and are simply joining in on a cultural event and giving no honor to anything unbiblical.

In the Bible in 1 Cor. 10:23-33, Paul speaks about meat sacrificed to idols. This meat was often sold in the meat market and the question arose, "Should a Christian each such meat?"

Paul said in verse 25, "Eat anything that is sold in the meat market, without asking questions for conscience' sake." This is most interesting. He says it is okay to eat the meat bought in the market place even though that meat may have been sacrificed to idols.

Then in verses 28-29 he says, "But if anyone should say to you, 'This is meat sacrificed to idols,' do not eat it, for the sake of the one who informed you, and for conscience' sake; 29 I mean not your own conscience, but the other man's; for why is my freedom judged by another's conscience?" (NASB). Paul is saying that if you find out the meat was sacrificed to idols, don't eat it -- not because of you, but because of the other person. In other words, eating that meat won't affect you. But, it may affect the attitude of another who does not understand the freedom the Christian has in Christ.

Is it any different with Halloween (or Christmas)? No. Even though Halloween has pagan origins, because of your freedom in Christ, you and/or your kids can dress up in costumes and go door-to-door and just have fun. However, if you are not comfortable with doing this, then you should not. If you know of a person who would be hindered by doing it, then you shouldn't either.http://www.carm.org/questions/other-questions/wher...

To answer your question: No, Jehovah's Witnesses aren't allowed to attend Halloween parties, or have anything to do with the celebration of Halloween - or anything else for that matter, including Christmas, Easter, and people's birthday's. This comes as a commandment from the Watchtower Bible and Tract society, and stems from a fear of participating in festivities which may to any degree be labeled as "pagan".

It is possible that the Jehovah's Witness in question legitimately had a conflict in schedule, but it's far more likely that he/she didn't want to say why he/she won't go - not that he/she could technically go anyway, conflict or no conflict.

I hope this answers your question appropriately.

Have a nice day and God bless you.

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Jehovah's Witness aren't Forced to do anything.

But on the basis that the celebration is the worship of the dead/spirits/ghosts, then their conscience would hopefully suggest that they don't attend.

The holiday, back in the early days, was thought to be a time when "the veil between the human and the supernatural worlds was parted and spirits, both good and evil, roamed the earth. The souls of the dead were thought to return to their homes, and families would put out food and drink for their ghostly visitors in hopes of appeasing them and warding off misfortune. Thus today when children dressed as ghosts or witches go from house to house demanding a halloween treat or threatinging a mischievous trick, they unwittingly perpetuate the ancient rituals"

Ask her about it. She will be more than happy to explain it to you, better than i can over a computor screen.

If you will send me a message or email, i can try to explain it a little better, but please be aware, many people like to think they know it all and really don't know the facts. I can point out many facts that are incorrect in the previous comments.

I'm not 100% sure on this, but she probably wasn't allowed. From my understanding, Jehovah's Witnesses don't celebrate holidays. Even though it wasn't a party that was especially for Halloween, she was probably still unable to go for religious purposes.

Then again, she really could have had something going on.

Halloween is clearly a celebration of Satan no matter how you split. Anyone serving the true God would not have anything to do with it. My only surprise is that she didn't tell you she wouldn't be there because of how disgusting it is to Jehovah.

I'm cristian, but my aunts a jehovah's witness. its part of their beliefs that you shouldn't celebrate ANY holiday. Sooo, no they are not allowed to celebrate Halloween or any holiday for that matter.. not many people know that.

Well the JW's take it all very seriously. I guess they would not like someone dressed in Halloween outfit attending their "Kingdom Hall" very much, so probably the reverse is true too.

they can't even have friends that aren't also jehovah's witnesses

associates via work yes but friends no way

halloween party would get you ex communicated for reelz

weird and culty in my opinion

(thumbs down time)

I believe that it is against their religion, as Halloween supposedly "celebrates" the devil. My SDA friend cannot participate in Halloween, either.