In this episode, I, an Orthodox Christian, react to Michael Knowles’ debate on Halloween titled “Knowles MANSPLAINS To 3 Women Why Christians Should Celebrate Halloween” featuring Protestant Angela Scafidi, Catholic Mary Morgan, and fitness influencer Natalya Toryanski, and offer what was missing from the table: an Orthodox Christian perspective.
Wrapping up with Fr. Moses McPherson’s video, “The Definitive Orthodox Opinion on Halloween," this episode sheds light on the Orthodox Church's official stance (or lack thereof) on Halloween, how to enjoy this holiday as Orthodox Christians, and where to draw the line.
Together, we explore:
👻 Can Christians really celebrate Halloween?
🎃 What does Orthodoxy teach about Halloween?
🕯 How can families enjoy the season without compromising their faith?
🙏 What the origins of Halloween are, and why it matters
⚖️ Where to draw the line between fun and spiritual danger
#Halloween #OrthodoxChristian #ChristianHalloween
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⏳ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00-1:36 What our family did for Halloween
1:36-4:11 Christian Takes on Halloween
4:11-6:48 Michael Knowles Video on Halloween
6:48-7:49 Orthodox All Saints Day
7:49-10:59 Why Some Christians think Halloween is demonic
10:59-12:19 Protestant take on traditions
12:19-14:00 Pressure to denounce Halloween
14:00-17:46 Baptizing Halloween
17:46-21:00 Christian traditions for All Saints Day
21:00-24:43 Ex Satanist & Ex Occult testimonies about Halloween
24:43-26:00 What if your kid dresses up as something innocent?
26:00-30:18 Does Halloween have Christian or pagan roots?
30:18-33:55 Don’t be transformed by the ways of the world argument
33:55-40:48 Christian vs non Christian ways to participate
40:48-47:25 Satanic Panic: is it legit?
47:25-50:00 Orthodox priest on Halloween
50:00-51:18 Does it matter if Halloween started out pagan?
51:18-51:54 What the Orthodox Church says (or doesn’t say) about Halloween
51:54-54:47 How to ENJOY Halloween as Orthodox Christians
54:47-58:00 Where to draw the line with Halloween: haunted houses & secular parties
58:00-1:00:45 It’s not dogmatic
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