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  • Jehovah’s Witnesses do not celebrate Halloween due to its pagan origins and connections to spiritism and the occult.
  • Their decision is guided by biblical teachings that warn against practices related to contacting the dead and involvement with demons.
  • This stance is consistent with their views on other holidays like Christmas, Easter, and birthdays, which they also choose not to celebrate for similar reasons.
  • Instead of celebrating holidays, Jehovah’s Witnesses engage in family worship, community activities, and other wholesome traditions throughout the year.

Living in the Light: Why Jehovah’s Witnesses Choose a Different Path on Halloween Isn’t it wonderful how our faith lights up our path? Sometimes, that light leads us in directions that might look a little different from others, especially when it comes to holidays. You might see your neighbors or friends celebrating in a unique way, or maybe not celebrating at all, and wonder why. But let’s approach this with hearts full of understanding and kindness, not judgment. Today, we’re…

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В конце концов, призыв Евангелия от Матфея 16:18 — это призыв к каждому человеческому сердцу. В мире, полном путаницы, Иисус все еще спрашивает: «А вы за кого почитаете Меня?». Когда по благодати Божьей мы отвечаем вместе с Петром: «Ты — Христос, Сын Бога живого», мы обнаруживаем, что стоим на самой твердой почве во Вселенной — на непоколебимой скале Его обещания.

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