The Line Christians SHOULD NEVER Cross on Halloween!

[@RuslanKD]

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[@ReggieKendall]

Yes, it is an "Unreasonable Position" to have, because like it or not (and I don't like the fact you are but I accept it) you are in leadership to this generation of young American Christians and they look to you for guidance in this rapidly declining world of ours. So you have to be a Standard Bearer in all things small and things great. And as leaders, we must decline to reflect any "Shades of Gray" and only reflect "Shades of Christ" James 1:17......the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like Shifting Shadows... Time to Ware the Mantle.

[@MikeSignorelli_]

Thanks for having me on! Love your community and was so honored to sit down with you.

[@bribri8232]

Both did a great job!

[@inspirationdivine4966]

I thank and bless God for His wisdom that He entrusted you with pastor. Since have been in this country I haven't met many being so in tune with scripture and Godly wisdom like what you have demonstrated in this video. May the Lord keeps you safe and sound for His glory.

[@sureshharrichan9655]

@Mike Signorelli @Ruslan KD Pastor Mike why don't you introduce Ruslan to John Ramirez? Easy conversation. All Glory to God

[@Iamlehia]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom and insight. We need this!!

[@potomuhto]

@@sureshharrichan9655 or introduce Jenny Weaver 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JustinKnoop]

The “Mike” Drop of this convo (no pun) was when he said, “I don’t want the nostalgia of my daughter’s past to become the open door to something in the future.” That’s wisdom right there 👏

[@MikeSignorelli_]

thank you 🙏 I've meditated on this for some time.

[@thekingdomway3473]

100% agree...I have been keen to this for some time now. I feel that is what the media and entertainment industry is trying to do

[@bridgetteswebb]

🎤 🎤🎤🎤🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ninad4570]

Yesss! Agree👍

[@Brooke-e7l]

Either you’re in or you’re out. Pick a side and stand strong in it!!

[@Servant-25]

Amen

[@kellyrhoads1067]

Ok. Dressing as ghost face and saying "whassup" to all

[@bethefrem902]

“The temperature has changed. The climate has changed. We’ve gotta get serious.” Yessss pastor Mike, yesss! 👏🏽 spot on 🔥

[@leansenff1674]

Do your research the elite are manipulating the weather!

[@brianacastillo93]

Pastor Mike is a man of wisdom and filled with the Holy Spirit! What an example on how to remain kind and respectful and put himself in the shoes of others. All that we do should Glorify our Father in heaven 🙌🏼

[@wesley5074]

Thanks for this discussion. 100% with Pastor Mike. Even if all things are permissible, not all things are beneficial 1 Cor 6:12 . My family including my 3yr old will not be part of this holiday

[@TabithaVeale]

That part !!

[@michellegeisler7455]

I agree with you 100% I will not participate either...

[@wmoore149]

Agreed

[@noelaperrytv2739]

@@TabithaVeale 😂🤣👍🏽

[@CLDJ227]

Whether you celebrate the holiday or not. As long as people don't do the things that aren't beneficial, you should be good. Have a blessed day everyone 😎.

[@TheAdairs]

One thing I like about Ruslan is that regardless of wether he agrees or disagrees with someone, he’s bold enough to sit down and have a conversation with the opposite side without taking the immature spoiled first world Christian approach “I won’t even look at someone who disagrees with me” 😆 Ot actually takes a lot of courage to publicly debate an issue you could be wrong on.

[@MikeSignorelli_]

completely agree.

[@0UTmyMIND-DEVINE]

I agree. Being transparent and honest and willing to learn and be malleable to correction. I appreciate that both of you

[@IlLAD3LPH1A215]

You mean he takes the time to publicly argue with people, and then bash them and use their pass against them? Yes, very mature Of him. Ruslan would never have somebody on his show that would actually push and challenge him if it was at a detriment to his subscriber base.

[@CLDJ227]

@@IlLAD3LPH1A215 Have you not see his content, conversations, or even this video lol.

[@ivyp6315]

That brother hit the nail on the head. Once you hear truth, you can't unhear it.

[@facedown36]

Key lesson for me from this conversation is 'we need the Holy Spirit more than anything'. In addition, the spiritual atmosphere has changed and things are blending in and I am clear that we are giving access to certain things by how we participate in certain activities and how we tolerate things. We need to be more cautious than ever because of the times we are in.

[@voyage7a7]

I agree 100%!!! Holy Spirit is definitely a Priority!! This is all I teach people about!!!

[@1celenamesa]

We have become waaaay to tolerant. Went from drag queen story time to drag queen twerk time in 5min!

[@0UTmyMIND-DEVINE]

In the air**

[@ginearcampbell3076]

What Pastor Mike said is spot on! That is what I received when praying about it. That the times have changed and what we once were able to casually play with is no longer. The intensity of the warfare has increased. We disciples have to be able to discern the times and the seasons. We won’t be able to cast out the demons that we entertain. Additionally, we can’t say that what another person is doing over there is worse than what I have going on over here. There are no degrees of sin. Sin is sin is sin. If it misses God’s mark, it’s a wrap.

[@klwheeler1590]

Pastor made an excellent point. The weather is changing. Watch and pray

[@WhenIGoCrazy0]

"I don't want the nostalgia of my daughter's past to be an open door to something in the future" was the moment I knew I had to subscribe to his channel

[@veronicasanchez696]

Agreee🙏♥️

[@brokenbutsavedbyHisGrace]

I would have to strongly disagree with any involvement with this “holiday”… even if you’re “innocently dressing up”… it’s still not okay. We are a representation of Christ and that “holiday” doesn’t represent Him at all. Sooooo it’s a hard nah for me. Respectfully ❤️🙏🏽

[@RuslanKD]

I disagree. Respectfully

[@brokenbutsavedbyHisGrace]

@@RuslanKD That’s fine we can agree to disagree bro. It’s all love at the end of the day❤️🙏🏽

[@joannaferrara5884]

Yes me too

[@Odom0407]

@@RuslanKD we are not to celebrate as believers period......now, going and evangelizing, maybe..but not partake in the holiday Ruslán.......

[@brandonmack8573]

@@Odom0407 could you explain this biblically

[@Takoda9721]

Bring John Ramirez on bro, he’s lived the life and has an answer for anyone curious to what happens on this “holiday”.

[@ChillOutDood]

there’s no debate tbh

[@kavikv.d.hexenholtz3474]

Ramirez is a relatively newcomer to the old Satanic Panic party, and he wants *so* bad to bring it back.

[@lwdetailing9083]

Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: Colossians 2:16 KJV

[@charissa6648]

@@kavikv.d.hexenholtz3474 Satanic Panic? Is that not a term the "false memory foundation" which is psuedo science, and one of the creators of this foundarion being accused himself, another being involved in Nambla, and the media coined when credible investigations went into the abuse of children? Respectfully, while I am certain there may have been a societal panic, there was no mass hysteria in making up these stories and only someone whose done absolutely no investigation into it would say this. I don't know how Christians fall for this, but on every other subject distrust the media, except when it comes to this situation.

[@brokenbutsavedbyHisGrace]

Period ‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@marcbarrios4047]

From my experience, I was made fun of by many people in my grade when I was young. The other students asked me why I wasn't dressed up, when I said what I believe and made it as clear as day, they ended up very bothered and began to pressure me even more to celebrate it. When speaking about why dont do it and having almost instantaneous hostile reactions have spoken volumes to me over the years.

[@daminikwhite157]

Yessirski

[@Kim-ui7cv]

Good point

[@marcbarrios4047]

Fyi: This is just my experience as a kid but I still got growing to do. I'm only 19 as of writing this but I still want to come understand where people who do not agree with my view om this topic are coming from.

[@daminikwhite157]

@@marcbarrios4047 broski, all I gotta say is stay true to what you believe about this specific topic regardless of the differences in other’s opinions cause the truth is, some people are caught so deep in their fantasies of wanting to be like everyone else in order to feel socially acceptable, that they compromise their core values without even realizing.

[@daminikwhite157]

Your testimony says all my brother

[@NWO_Dissident]

Ephesians 5:11 "And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them."

[@shantijamilah8688]

I love how fruitful and humble this entire conversation and discussion was. God bless you both! Love when we as believers can come together for some reasoning and not make it a salvific issue!

[@jesscarmona1453]

We need more conversations like this!!! Great job to the both of you & such great push backs on both side 👏🏼

[@MikeSignorelli_]

💯

[@Drivera18]

if you look for God you'll find him and if you look for the devil you'll find him. where you put your focus becomes part of your world view. I was in a "ministry" that pushed Mike's viewpoint (they are associates) hard and everything was a demon or a door for one. Since God pulled my husband and I out of there I see we need to choose to put the focus on Jesus. There is a pharisee mindset of works being pushed and giving the enemy power back where it has already been taken away. I'm redeemed and I'll redeem every day in the name of Jesus. God has done a complete 180 on my stance on this from last year. I was living in fear and bondage and now I can remain free! The son's blood has me covered.

[@MatthewSutberry]

What you accept in moderation, the next generation will accept fully. The moderation acceptance of these things could lead to a deeper acceptance and involvement in your children and their children when they are older. That's the way it opens doors. We need to stand firm against these things to strengthen your children's knowledge and faith.

[@cleocatra9324]

Reminds me of the LGBT+ look how thats gotten nobody even knows what gender they are anymore.

[@gfaith7183]

Definitely with pastor Mike" Reject it " Anything else is compromising! 💯

[@traced5900]

People love to make excuses to do things or participate in things that are not of Christ. It’s because they like it and don’t want to give it up. When I reality it’s about what it is representing. Need to stop saying well it can happen on any other day, because it is about that day and what it represents. Christians should not partake in any day that has been set aside for non Christian like activities-period. If God ain’t in it then I would question it.

[@stephaniestraw1916]

Exactly

[@Youreapwhatyousow17]

Period

[@breadsg]

Hope you don’t watch secular movies or listen to secular music 🫡

[@Christystcyrallen]

Everyone’s line is different. Jesus walked a very straight and narrow path. We give ourselves sooo much grace and so many passes!

[@cathysullivan6591]

This is something I've struggled with for awhile. I was raised newage, I know the extravagant displays are rooted in the demonic. This pastor is refreshing.

[@PraiseandPoise]

“You can’t get that close without getting burned anymore.” Yes

[@faithachildoftheonetruegod]

I was struggeling with lust towards women! Then i watched Pastor Mikes video about the 10 cursed objects and immediatly tore up a $135 painting of a naked womans body i recieved a while back along with a bunch of objects i had around my house. After i have had zero lustful thoughts since praise Jesus!.

[@K_kayy]

My son is 10 and this is our 2nd year without celebrating holidays! Much love! LET'S TREAT PEOPLE LIKE HUMAN BEINGS!! WITH LOVE AND KINDNESS NO MATTER WHERE THEY ARE AT IN LIFE OR WHAT THEY ARE DOING!

[@Michelle-zz7no]

Amen!! I didn’t know better 3 years ago but I certainly loved God with all my heart back then as I do now!

[@jessrvas]

“Avoid all appearances of evil” is referencing the holiday in and of itself. All decorations are angry or sinister looking, dead. The holiday celebrates “tricking” and darkness. The origin of the holiday was to welcome in darkness, which the holiday still does. We may choose to dress “innocently,” but it is still a dark holiday.

[@wisdomaboveground]

The biggest mistake we make is looking to man for answers when we should be seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit. Also whatever the world is doing or deems acceptable I do the opposite.

[@RuslanKD]

Sweet. Asked the Spirit. Im good.

[@nah6730]

@@RuslanKD Spirit of pride

[@effieinglish]

BTW, I came to this channel through Pastor Mike. I'd never heard of Ruslan. I wish him the best, but I agree with Pastor Mike. We are living in defining times. My eyes were radically opened. I see what has been subtly at work for a long time, and now that it is revealing itself we are compelled to choose what side of that line we stand on.

[@ChristinaRI88]

Yes Pastor Mike! Temperature has changed we have to be more vigilant!

[@gailcarey3597]

1 Timothy 4:1 1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.

[@onlyavisitor11]

I have to say, I applaud u two as brothers in Christ for peacefully explaining your viewpoints based off of the awareness that personal-conviction topics do not have to get blown out of proportion just like they’ve been nowadays.. Causing separation rather than handling it how u guys just did. 🥹🙏🏼✨❤️‍🔥 WE NEED MORE OF THIS IN THE BODY OF CHRIST, LESSSS GOOOO!! 👏🏼 *Ruslan’s lil papapapa pahhhhh sound 🔊* & the way Ruslan had Pastor Mike chime in was dope 😆.. u 2 together are funny too, would love to see u’s cover another topic soon!

[@dunamis6186]

Good conversation. I went from REJECT, to REDEEM, back to REJECT. I like what Mike said about using Wisdom. When you look at 1 Corinthians about the foods offered to idols Paul says along the lines of if eating meat causes his brothers to sin, then he will never eat meat again. Paul was giving wisdom because the city of Corinth was like a modern day Vegas. They were coming out of a lot of pagan worship Paul understood that the mindset and soul of those around him were more important than his liberties which is why he spoke to the Corinth church in their questions about it. Today there is so much compromise in the church and we post on social media about everything in our lives. Believe it or not although our motives and intentions may be right, our decisions influence those around us more than we realize. We are in the last days and our world needs Jesus now more than ever. We must get serious about those around us and glorifying God in all we do. Also glad Ruslan mentioned about the consistency of seeing all of the new age stuff because it is everywhere and even in the church. 👍🏽

[@justaregulareverydayfluffy8842]

That intro was pretty cool I see how much more professional you guys have become it’s awesome 😊

[@lovethetrue]

I pray God opens Ruslan understanding regarding this holiday… he is a good guy but he needs to understand the word of God doesn’t change and we cant sugar code things just cause we in this era… thank you for this video and Pastor Mike that the Lord continue to use u ..

[@anacastellanos1251]

One day I have faith Ruslan will mature in his walk with God and come to a realization of a lot of things. He has a lot of potential. May we all pray for him and all pastors,apostles,prophets,teacher of God words so they can guide his people to truth.

[@bnstep]

I am in complete agreement with Pastor Mike. What part of this dark, deceitful holiday, that the world loves, glorifies the God who brought us out of darkness? We must seek God’s will and wisdom, in everything we do, so as not to cause others to stumble. Romans 14:21 - It is good neither to eat meat, nor to drink wine, nor anything by which your brother stumbles, or is offended, or is made weak. Thank you to both ministers for bringing this conversation to the table. May God bless you both.🙏🏿

[@kaseycorliss7282]

I knew it was gonna be a great conversation when I seen his face. Awesome content!

[@tayshavargas4547]

I love this! I am on the reject side of the spectrum. I do agreed that dressing up can’t never compare to reading cards for divination but at the end line they are both sin. I think sin has bo measure …sin is always sin.

[@RuslanKD]

How is dressing up sin 😂😂😂 Pastor Mike is a friend. At my home. Not breaking fellowship. Not sinful to dress up. Sinful to dabble in pagan rituals.

[@JB-kr3xz]

Also I want to say that people see Christians mixing with these cultures and practices and stop taking Christians seriously. How can you be set apart from the world if you do the things they do 🤷🏾‍♀️. Again a question and not a judgement. We mix so much with the world and then wonder how certain practices creep into the church.

[@nooneatall1784]

@@RuslanKD Dressing up is a well-documented and understood part of the pagan ritual. We are at war. Put on the full armor of the Lord.

[@michellem6201]

Jesus would not participate He would not. Paul would not Peter would not. Therefore we should not. Why is it so important to take part in it. Separate ourselves.

[@backtobasics9102]

Christians should handle controversial issues with J.O.Y. (Jesus, Others, You). How am I honoring Jesus? How am I affecting and/or confusing others? How should I use this for my edification and God’s glory? Just because I’m free in Christ to do something doesn’t mean I should ✝️❤️🙏🏼

[@rudya.hernandez7238]

Good point, it always comes as "entertainment" first. The devil is having a field day with our entertainment seeking culture.

[@sjappiyah4071]

I 100% agree with Ruslan here, but I 100% appreciate Mike’s perspective. Especially when he said a season for wisdom is needed. That was important!

[@joannaferrara5884]

God doesn't change or His Word, He's always the same. We have to be diligent

[@HereforaMoment]

It's absolutely redeemable. We have over 1,000 lost people come into our church and given a safe place and love. Also, everyone receives a bible on the way out. Getting Gods word into the hand of that many people is a win for the Kingdom.

[@progonz]

And that’s how we have conversations between brothers in Christ even thru disagreements💪🏽one question I ask myself that always helps me is “what legal grounds or authority am I going to come in agreement with in by doing what I’m about to do?” The enemy just needs a crack of the door or window open to creep in.

[@fitmommea9798]

I 100% agree with pastor Mike. It’s not to see two people come together peacefully

[@1991jj]

Inspiring Philosophy hit the nail on the head with his take. Engaging in dress ups and trick or treating doesn't mean people worship Satan or open themselves up just like people eating bread and drinking wine doesnt mean they are taking communion.

[@confidentchristian1989]

Inspiring philosophy though is literally falling into that group of folks that follow philosophies of men.

[@brandonmack8573]

@@confidentchristian1989 what is wrong with the statement inspiring philosophy made? Don’t attack his character address his statement

[@RuslanKD]

Loved his video on this

[@jamesmziegler]

You are 100 % correct

[@1991jj]

@@confidentchristian1989 I think you've just seen the word "philosophy" and applied Paul's word to it. Probably not helpful. Also if you are actively engaging and participating in a liberal democracy you are following the "philosophies of men" i.e John Locke, Adam Smith who's philosophy (among others) set the foundation for classical liberalism which we are all implicated in 🤷

[@alicialopez22480]

Love Signorelli's articulation! Totally Agree! Still love you, Ruslan! Appreciate the conversation and views to gain perspective! Thank you!!!

[@alexvishnevskiy5413]

I love everything that was said. All super good points and valid arguments. None of which were coming from a prideful/hateful intention. Just solid talk between 2 solid Christians. Love it ❤

[@dillonharvey2611]

Was waiting for this union forever! P Mike this was awesome!

[@MikeSignorelli_]

🙏🔥

[@Colbychristie]

Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. 1 John 2:6 What would Jesus do? Not dress up!

[@kltz78]

Bang. They’re leaning on their own understanding.

[@iproducerhythm]

I think Jesus is more concern about us having a relationship with him than us dressing up

[@brandonmack8573]

How do you know he wouldn’t?

[@kltz78]

DEUTERONOMY 5:9 Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them; for I, the Lord thy God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate Me,

[@samanthajoslyn7051]

The extent of halloween celebration for me is dressing up for the preschoolers I work with. Last year my husband just stood on a porch and handed out candy and prayed for the neighborhood. Other than that, I feel like God was kinda lookin at me sideways when i wanted to take part in halloween these past couple of years.

[@samnunez1954]

Does dressing up and celebrating mean that you are actively participating and celebrating this holiday? For example, if you were invited to a wedding, you would attend and engage in celebration of the event/occasion. how is it different when dressing up, holding a gathering, going door to door, etc. Isn’t it still celebrating it?

[@JusDiff]

Exactly. It's agreement. We are not to be ignorant of Satan's devices, so it's a HARD NO for me.

[@savedrenewed188]

Yup. One’s energy is being used on that day when you participate. Even if a Christian thinks their princess costumes doesn’t make a difference, it does.

[@devinfleming]

I think that we don’t have the authority to “redeem” what is evil to something “okay”. We don’t get to do that, I believe that we let God redeem what He wants and allow him to expose evil as scripture says. If everything was “redeemed” then we wouldn’t have no place to expose nothing because we just made it all “good” or “okay” to do. But definitely can’t be ignorant and close our hearts to a yes or no answer you just need to ask the Lord what He thinks. 🕊

[@CollinLaBrosse]

Mike the homeboy!! Love you guys

[@aaronbarrios3260]

I love pastor mike!! He’s a great teacher!!

[@Ssoandswcedits]

Love pastor mike !!! He has it right THANKYOU for having him on We need to pray for wisdom!!!!!!

[@jodiehoagland5245]

Pastor Mike, this was great! I love your biblical logic and view point! Right on!

[@stephenholtzhausen9514]

The "I am legion" comment was striking. It's the first phrase both my wife and I sense when someone is introduced or introduces themselves as they/them... Just let that sink in...

[@jamesmziegler]

No, I wouldn't assume it means they're inhabited by a legion of demons. More likely, they are just trying to be politically correct or to not give offense.

[@sofrshsocln4]

Please don't go down that path. Please don't. Those ppl are dealing with adversities you'll prob never face...at the least pray for them but they are also one of God's children. Unless you are deeply spiritually inclined I'd be careful to judge their spiritual energy

[@coveredbytheblood8232]

I agree

[@christinacottrell6505]

I’ll be taking my children to a harvest festival and also we will go to the pumpkin patch but that’s about it! I grew up trick or treating but I just don’t feel comfortable taking my kiddos trick or treating.

[@RuslanKD]

Will they dress up at the harvest festival?

[@sunshinepeaks1189]

I WILL be subscribing to Mike! Full of wisdom! Great episode!

[@timbenks8122]

This discussion hits me riiight where I’m at thank you for the deep dive bro much love!

[@ArielIsaac8111]

May our Lord bless you and your loved ones my friend , thank you for such amazing content 💙💙

[@DaWillhouse]

Good Convo!!! I see it from the viewpoint of Pastor Mike. I like how he talked about wisdom and the seasons changing. Very insightful show!!!

[@bilutopia29]

Darkness has no association with light. No matter how you dress nicely, if it’s of the devil’s, it’s the devil’s. Christianity is not about pleasing yourself and your children, it’s about “would it please God?”

[@neena.doll.365]

Blessed to have Pastor Mike as my home church Pastor 💗 Wisdom, humility and keepin it 💯 no compromise 🎤 💥

[@SonicJowii]

I appreciate hearing this topic being discussed in a civilized manner. I am used to hearing people get defensive about this subject, regardless of where they stand. I lean towards the "reject" train because I believe there are 364-5 other days in the year we could choose to dress up (in cosplay, if you will). I always thought it strange that people in the church, particularly when redefining or relabeling the day, still would dress up for that particular day yearly (even from an economic standpoint). I do not think it is a salvation issue but a wisdom and temptation issue. That said, it took me a while to come to terms with this, and even still, I fall short in other areas despite leaning towards the reject pov. It was a good conversation.

[@shawncooper5977]

Ha! Pastor Sigs Church is in my town...good to see you guys collaborating for Christ.

[@michelle12333]

Thank you Pastor Mike for words of Truth and wisdom! God bless Y’all

[@mtemery18]

I think the coolest part of this video is that they both know what they believe and have scripture backings from both sides. It’s cool to see how God places different convictions of people’s hearts.

[@kickdatgospel]

My son loves Ghostbusters 1984 from seeing the movies on tv and was like Jesus can defeat those ghosts I was blown away that a 4-year-old knows the power of Christ over the wicked. But I'm always sensitive to know that we just need to be wise what we expose our kids to. Rus my brother hit it on the nail, WHAT IS THE INTENTIONALITY?

[@apurplegoldenfaith7]

This is a good conversation ☺ I would love to see too a conversation about this topic with John Ramirez😁

[@chu123TIN]

I think it all boils down to if it glorifies God or not 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Colbychristie]

“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” ‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭10:31‬ ‭ Amen 🙏 I agree with you God bless!

[@mimi_j]

If you celebrate it how it should’ve been celebrated, yes. If you celebrate it like the world no

[@chu123TIN]

@@mimi_j my comment and John Doe’s comment implies that but God bless you!

[@RuslanKD]

In our context, it totally does

[@geraldinefrank3388]

Well explained,with so much respect Pastor Mike.

[@ideeg7205]

Reject! We are spiritual beings so we need to look at every from that perspective…not in the natural. It’s deep!

[@amaarmenteros1594]

Excellent conversation!!!! Thank you for being honest & talking in love for one another!!!! Yes Christians!!!!

[@frankyzombie]

The two sided conversation worked great on this topic. Thank you

[@adrianops7]

Extremely interesting and insightful conversation. MORE of that please! God bless !

[@Rebecca008]

Personally, I am with Pastor Mike on this. While the Romans conquered the Celts in order for them to convert to Catholicism they agreed to let them keep this holiday, they just changed it a little. Instead of praying to pagan gods they would now pray to saints. Souling (practice of typically poor children going door to door asking for food in exchange for prayers) was also practiced thinking that you could speed up people’s time in purgatory and getting them into Heaven quicker if the community prayed collectively. “Take heed to thyself, lest you make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land whither you goest, lest it be a snare in the midst of thee. But ye shall destroy their alters, break down their images, and destroy their groves. For thou shalt worship no other god: for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.” (Exodus 34:12-14) When the Romans tried to convert the Celts converting their holiday into All Saint’s day also felt like a compromise in which some of the practices are (for lack of a better word) wrong because they kept some of the original holiday still in the practice. The Bible also says that we are not to pray to Saints nor can we get to Heaven through our own efforts, so even the Christian holiday has issues. So for me personally I think it’s just better to reject it.

[@DemetriusWalker]

That intro caught me off guard but was well done. ✔️

[@hiptoalieu]

My church is having a Fall Festival, we are doing Trunk or Treat, I am playing music and designing stage lighting, we will be sharing The Gospel, playing live worship music, have fun activities for the kids...and we'll be using three fog machines! (LOL)

[@serenagonzalez4881]

Thank you pastor Mike!! I’m like you as a parent I used to dress my twins up and go to harvest and now I don’t ❤ it’s just my point of view and I agree with you 100%

[@brendapadro8432]

Deuteronomy 18:9-14, Ephesians 5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.1 Corinthians 10:23, All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify.

[@AlexanderTate.]

The truth is, every day is a pagan day if you don’t honor God. Just look at what our days are named after.

[@Odom0407]

We are not to partake period...Just like Jesus said when doing communion, to do that in remembrance of Him, of what He did for us, which has power and is timeless...That is the same thing when partaking in pegan holidays, it's about the origin of things, because the same spirits are behind these holidays/celebrations..and in the end, it's all about disobedience about partaking in these celebrations, which we're not suppose to be doing..

[@nicolenewsome4863]

You must not have children.

[@RuslanKD]

Yeah this is nonsense

[@nicolenewsome4863]

@@RuslanKD you can't just suck the fun out of your children's lives like a fun sucking vampire. They are children who naturally love to have fun you take away their fun to much and you break their spirit.

[@kindnessiscontagious3669]

@@RuslanKD I must say I enjoy most of your content, but the cope from you on this subject is strong, Ruslan. Just admit you don't care because you like having fun lol

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

@@nicolenewsome4863 Using your absurd attempt at a counterargument, i guess Christ's words hold no weight because He didn't have children? What does it matter if someone has children or not? Having children doesn't automatically make the parent's word more authoritative than God. What kind of nonsense is this?

[@adam-bm8zs]

Loved what Mike had to say.. great and civil discussion brothers

[@willhall7777]

Ohhhh you had Mike on! Good deal man! I really enjoy y'all Christian up and do videos together even though y'all might but agree on every single topic. So refreshing.

[@looknorth07]

Great conversation, great communicators! Pastor Mike put into words what I was sensing. Thanks, Ruslan with another on point topic. Keep it going my brother. ❤️

[@BrianSmith-fe9he]

Thank you for the discussion of several viewpoints. The thing is it used to seem more innocent in years back but now it is a slippery slope and may be more slippery for some than others especially these days..

[@pertuniasoboyisi8671]

Bro that intro!!! I'm so excited to watch the video

[@brandonmack8573]

I think personally if a kid dresses up as a astronaut or cowboy or a basketball player or things that are not over the top or blatantly sinful where is the harm in it. Also harvest festivals at church or a trunk or treat how is it wrong. Can you not see that the church is offering an alternative too what the world has. If we were about saving the lost and genuinely caring for others why would we not try and create a safe place for individuals during a dark holiday?

[@RuslanKD]

Exactly

[@Oscar.Carmona]

Bruh! Such an AWESOME way to conversation. Lived both of your attitudes and example to the body. 🔥 "I don't want the nostalgia of my daughters past to be an ope. Door in the future"

[@gloriapichardo3310]

I really enjoyed this conversation and I have to agree with pastor Mike on this one! Just cuz I done it all! And now I'm over it! And in my conscious I feel good now celebrating it! My kids really don't mind but my niece and nephew get upset over it!

[@gloriapichardo3310]

I meant NOT celebrating it!

[@melanyflores1915]

The problem with @Ruslan KD’s view is that you absolutely can NOT separate costumes and candy from its ritualistic root done specifically on this day, I mean you can do it but the spiritual realm doesn’t respect that you have 💯% opened a door into the dark world.

[@ericknight6416]

Since the video played mentioned 1Cor8 this is the verses to consider. 1Cor 8:13 is probably the best approach to it and the approach it seems Mike is taking on it. 1Co 8:7 Howbeit there is not in all men that knowledge: but some, being used until now to the idol, eat as of a thing sacrificed to an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. 1Co 8:8 But food will not commend us to God: neither, if we eat not, are we the worse; nor, if we eat, are we the better. 1Co 8:9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to the weak. 1Co 8:10 For if a man see thee who hast knowledge sitting at meat in an idol's temple, will not his conscience, if he is weak, be emboldened to eat things sacrificed to idols? 1Co 8:11 For through thy knowledge he that is weak perisheth, the brother for whose sake Christ died. 1Co 8:12 And thus, sinning against the brethren, and wounding their conscience when it is weak, ye sin against Christ. 1Co 8:13 Wherefore, if meat causeth my brother to stumble, I will eat no flesh for evermore, that I cause not my brother to stumble.

[@Romanbaez2818]

Love pastor Mike! 🔥🔥

[@kimberlykangas9287]

Appreciate this conversation and perspectives. I agree with Pastor it’s hard to even see the innocence these days with so much of a norm in new age and evil. Wisdom