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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