What religions don't allow trick-or-treating?

7 Religious Groups That Don't Celebrate Halloween & Why
  • Russian Christians. Halloween is not celebrated in Russia, so people of Russian descent living in America may skip the spooky celebrations too. ...
  • Jehovah's Witness. ...
  • Certain Orthodox Jews. ...
  • Muslims. ...
  • Some Evangelical Christians. ...
  • Some Hindus. ...
  • Some Mormons.
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What religions do not trick or treat?

Each year there are Muslims, Jews and Christians in the United States that abstain from celebrating Halloween.
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What religion is anti Halloween?

There are many religious people — Jehovah's Witnesses, some Jewish and Muslims — who don't celebrate the day who still manage to have fun. The origins of Halloween is one of the reasons why these individuals decide not to celebrate the day.
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Is it OK for Christians to do Halloween?

For a Christian, there is no pressure to participate in this holiday. If your discernment leads you to abstain from participating or focus on the harvest festival activities associated with Halloween, wonderful.
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Can Muslims participate in Halloween?

Can Muslims Celebrate Halloween? Muslims can't celebrate Halloween in Islam. The celebration is prohibited as it represents Polytheism (Shirk) due to the devilish practices. So, it's a sin for Muslims to take part in celebrations that are held in the streets and institutions.
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Should Christian Parents Let Their Kids Go Trick or Treating?



Is Halloween accepted by the Catholic Church?

Brief History and Origins of Halloween

Pope Gregory III transferred the Feast of All Saints from May 13th to November 1st. Pope Gregory IV then extended this feast to the Universal Church. That is why Halloween is celebrated by Catholics all around the world, but in their own cultural ways.
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Can Muslims have dogs?

Whereas some interpretations of Islam deem dogs impure, Mr Allam says: “It is possible to coexist with a dog and still worship God.” Citing the Maliki school of Islam, he claims that every living animal is pure.
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What does God say about Halloween?

"You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons." "Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them."
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Where in the Bible does it say you Cannot celebrate Halloween?

1 Corinthians 10:21

You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons."
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Do Mormons Trick or Treat?

Do Mormons Celebrate Halloween? They do. Mormons characterize for unique Halloween costumes, pumpkin carving, Halloween parties and trick or treat in style.
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Can Mormons trick or treat on Halloween?

Most Mormons will dress up their children for Trick-or-Treating (a custom that includes children going from door to door to ask for candy), celebrations at school, at home, and at the church building. Some costumes are silly and some are spooky.
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Are cats forbidden in Islam?

In Islamic tradition, cats are admired for their cleanliness. They are thought to be ritually clean, and are thus allowed to enter homes and even mosques, including Masjid al-Haram.
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Can Muslims get tattoos?

The majority of Sunni Muslims believe tattooing is a sin, because it involves changing the natural creation of God, inflicting unnecessary pain in the process. Tattoos are classified as dirty things, which is prohibited in Islam.
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Can Muslims have multiple wives?

Many of the countries that permit polygamy have Muslim majorities, and the practice is rare in many of them. Fewer than 1% of Muslim men live with more than one spouse in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran and Egypt – all countries where the practice is legal at least for Muslims.
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Can Muslims drink alcohol?

WHAT DOES THE QURAN SAY ABOUT ALCOHOL? Drinking alcohol is considered haram, or forbidden, in Islam. As proof of the prohibition, Islamic scholars and Muslim religious authorities typically point to a verse in the Quran, the Muslim holy book, that calls intoxicants “the work of Satan” and tells believers to avoid them.
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Can Muslims listen to music?

According to the Irish Times, "a majority of Muslims" follow the view taken by modern scholars such as Yusuf al-Qaradawi that music is forbidden "only if it leads the believer into activities that are clearly defined as prohibited, such as drinking alcohol and illicit sex".
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Why can't Muslims touch cats?

In Islam, cats are viewed as holy animals. Above all, they are admired for their cleanliness. They are thought to be ritually clean which is why they're allowed to enter homes and even mosques. According to authentic narrations, one may make ablution for prayer with the same water that a cat has drunk from.
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Is wife milk halal or haram?

Drinking your wife's milk is halal, kosher, vegan and extremely ethical. Humans are the only animal who drink milk as adults so they should only drink milk produced by their own specie, so many women getting pregnant, which mean we should have a huge milk production for sale.
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Do dogs go to heaven in Islam?

A cursory look at Islamic scriptures would indicate that the souls of animals do not carry on into the afterlife. Islam however, has plenty to say on animals and our relationships with them. Animals are viewed as creatures that are deemed to be in a state of constant worship.
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Do Baptists celebrate Halloween?

However, some religious groups frown on this holiday, including the Baptist church, which my family and I went to worship at, do not believe in celebrating Halloween. The Baptist church's problem with the spooky holiday is that they believe it is a day to celebrate darkness, evil and death.
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Is Coke allowed for Mormons?

So many Mormons then will say well, we should not drink any caffeinated beverages. MARTIN: In 2012, the church released an official statement stating explicitly that caffeinated soda is allowed under church doctrine.
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Can Mormons wear bras?

As a matter of practicality, an ordinary supportive bra may still be worn by a Mormon woman, but it is placed over the garment rather than under. Mormons do believe in being “in the world, but not of it,” and the garment helps in privately yet consistently setting faithful adult Mormons apart from the world.
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Can Mormons hug?

The policy of companionships staying together at all times serves to discourage these activities. While missionaries may interact with members of the opposite sex, they may never be alone with them or engage in any kind of intimate physical or emotional activity (e.g., kissing, hugging, holding hands, flirting).
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What things can Mormons not do?

Alcohol, tobacco, tea, coffee and drugs

These are all specifically banned in the Word of Wisdom, except for drugs. The prophets have made it clear that drugs, other than for medical use, are also banned. Mormons are also strongly discouraged from drinking soft drinks containing caffeine.
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