The Real History of Halloween | Guests: Jeremiah Roberts & Andrew Soncrant (Cultish) | Ep 697

Today we’re joined again by Jeremiah Roberts and Andrew Soncrant, hosts of the podcast "Cultish," this time to discuss the origins of Halloween and how Christians should view the holiday. We look at Samhain, a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season, and its origins and true meaning, as well as how it has historically been linked to Halloween's origins. We also talk about Guy Fawkes Day and the history of trick or treat and ultimately ask the question: Should Christians celebrate Halloween? If so, where is the line between celebrating death and gore and celebrating a kid-friendly festive holiday? We talk about the importance of understanding that we're in a cultural free fall into neo-Paganism and how this might contribute to our understanding and celebration of Halloween. What does good discernment look like in this context?

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Timecodes:

00:00 | Intro
02:06 | Interview with Jeremiah & Andrew begins
14:43 | How did Halloween develop into a holiday celebrating death?
20:02 | Basing convictions on historical reality
25:31 | Satanic panic
30:13 | Discernment for the Christian
37:10 | Reclaiming Halloween
45:00 | Origins of Saimhain's false connection to Halloween

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Previous Episodes:

The Rise of Modern Witchcraft | Guests: Jeremiah Roberts & Andrew Soncrant of 'Cultish' | Ep 666 | https://bit.ly/3gAgy2t

The Rise of Millennial Witches | Ep 216 | https://bit.ly/3DwrtmR

Is It OK to Celebrate Halloween? | Ep 170 | https://bit.ly/3N5fQ9A

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The Real History of Halloween | Guests: Jeremiah Roberts & Andrew Soncrant (Cultish) | Ep 697