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What Does "Halloween" Mean? And Why Should That Matter to Christians? The celebration marks the day before the Western Christian feast of All Saints’ (or All Hallows') Day and initiates the season of Allhallowtide, which lasts three days and concludes with All Souls' Day. s45

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The Salem Witch Trails were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts between February 1692 and May 1693. More than 200 people were accused amidst mass panic, inexplicable mania, and collective hysteria. Thirty people were found guilty, nineteen of whom were executed by hanging (14 women and 5 men).

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In 1692, the Massachusetts Salem Witch Trails took place amidst mass hysteria. What really happened?

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Did Witches really exist? Why were Witches harassed and oppressed? Were Witches men or women? Let’s look back at the European history behind witch hunts, persecutions, hangings, and burnings.

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The connection between Christianity and witches is primarily one of conflict, as mainstream Christian theology considers witchcraft an abomination based on biblical prohibitions against sorcery and divination. However, the relationship is also complex, with some individuals identifying as "Christian witches" who believe witchcraft and Christian faith can be compatible, while others see witchcraft as a practice separate from religion. Historically, there are instances of both persecution and folk magic that incorporated Christian elements.

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Found in all three synoptic Gospels (Matthew 13:1–23, Mark 4:1–20, Luke 8:4–15). The sower is often interpreted as Jesus, and the seed as the word of God, showing the varied ways people respond to the gospel.

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From a traditional Christian perspective, witchcraft is seen as a practice that falls under the influence of demonic forces rather than God.

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Our reading presents the New Testament book of Luke 12:35-59

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The Father of New France, Samuel de Champlain, was a larger than life visionary adventurer who made a New World in Canada against extreme odds and challenges, but little is known of this secretive, mysterious, enigmatic Frenchman. During the summer of 1609, Champlain attempted to form better relations and alliances with the local First Nations tribes including Wendat-Hurons, Algonquins, and Montagnais who lived in the area of the St. Lawrence River. These tribes sought Champlain's help in their war against the Haudenosaunee, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy, League or Five Nations. The founder of New France set off with his men to explore the Rivière des Iroquois—now known as the Richelieu River—and became the first known European to lay eyes on and map one of the continent’s majestic bodies of water, named Lake Champlain in his honor. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STORY of AMERICA.

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Who was Thomas the Apostle? Why was he called Doubting Thomas? Also named SAINT Thomas by several Christian denominations, Thomas was one of the original Twelve Disciples of Jesus according to the four Gospels of the New Testament. Let’s investigate and find out more. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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