Trending is the new holiday created by Disney, SUMMERWEEN. Much like the “Christmas in July” idea the purpose is to extend the “FUN” of the seasonal holiday. This post will look more indepth into what is really behind it.
Are you of the tribe of PAN? You know, Peter Pan, the I WON’T GROW UP, TRIBE. Every generation from the Baby Boomers to the Z Generation have gotten progressively more childish, spoiled, rebellious, self-centered and whimsical. The world has lost all touch with Reality and they are living in a Fantasy World spawned by virtual reality.
All you have to do is look at how Halloween is celebrated in today’s world to see the evidence of what I am saying. People well past the age of puberty, behaving like children. Playing dress up and partying on like there is no tomorrow.
Well, these folks are carrying now beyond the Harvest time shenanigans. One entire season is not enough festive debauchery. They are expanding their gaiety and party fun to encompsss the whole season of summer as well as the fall. Naturally the force behind this concept is none other than the Wonderful World of Disney.
I kid you not, this is really happening. I had no idea.
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Summerween is a new summertime celebration that’s been gaining momentum and it is here to stay! Bring on all the spooky summertime fun! WHAT IS SUMMERWEEN? A mash up of summer + Halloween, this term was first introduced to us in 2012 by Disney’s TV Series Gravity Falls. source
It’s Summerween in Gravity Falls, and the Summerween Tricksterhas paid Dipper and Mabel a visit. They have to collect five hundred pieces of candy before the last jack-o’-melon goes out…or else!Can Dipper and Mabel collect enough candy to save their souls,or will they run out of time and become the Trickster’s treat?
Follow along with word-for-word narration as Dipper and Mabel trick-or-treat…for their lives!
You can view the episode that introduced Summerween at the following site:
Jan 7, 2024 · Watch the full episode of Gravity Falls, Season 1 Episode 12, “Summerween”. It’s Gravity Falls’ version of Halloween in summer with Jack-O-Melons and trick-o…
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Read a Summary of the story line and learn a little more about Summerween at the following website:
https://disney.fandom.com › wiki › Summerween
Dipper, Mabel, Soos, and Grunkle Stan drive to the Summerween Superstore to prepare for Summerween. Stan explains that the locals love Halloween that they decided to celebrate it twice a year,so they created Summerween, a Halloween in the middle of Summer. In the store, Soos finds punny cackling … See more
With Summerween just around the corner, Disney Store is kicking off the Halloween season announcing its magical roleplay costume and festive product drops to help fans get an early start on the celebration!
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Expected to go fast, the fan-favorite, best-selling Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse GlowPumpkins return with refreshed sculpting and glowing features that make them a must-have for Halloween decorators.
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Every Neurotic Disney Person knows that there are unspoken commandments for conducting a perfect Disney trip, known as The Sacred Seven. These are laid out with the specific intention of guiding one through the ideal, neurotic vacation, which in turn creates the desired, addictive fascination with Disney. Such laws are necessary not only for the sake of Disney devotion but also for the promotion of good mental health that is created by the euphoria of being in Disney.
1. Thou shalt play only Disney music when en route to Disney.
It is very important to play Disney music on the way to Disney. It helps one get excited about arriving there. Think of how wrong it is to see the huge, welcoming, Disney banner and pass under it while listening to something that is not Disney related. Such blasphemous practices can’t be tolerated.
2. Thou shalt ride the monorail when in Disney.
Riding the monorail is a rite of passage for all memebers of the NDP community. You cannot say that you have “done” Disney if you have not been on the monorail. Any trip that excludes transportation by this iconic emblem is considered invalid in the eyes of a NDP and is not tolerated under any circumstance. So in order to validate trips in Disney, this event is a mandatory one.
3. Thou shalt arrive at the theme park before the gate opens.
When a NDP is finally granted a few precious days in the motherland, it is essential to maximize every Disney minute, and efficiency is parmmount. There are various strategies and tactics utilized to accomplish this, but being at the theme park before it opens is of particular importance since it allows you to indulge in Disney bliss at the earliest possibility.
4. Thou shalt not repeat a ride until each one has been experienced.
Many months of analysis have led to a carefully devised strategy for completing all desired activities during our few hours of Makgic Kingdom bliss. This strategy does not include repeating the same attractions over and over. If rides are repeated according to whim, there might be rides left at the end of the day that were never enjoyed. The rationale that Disney gives pleasure in an unorganized fashion–that one can enjoy the magic as it just happens to present itself–is flawed. One must plan for it, seek it out and adhere to the schedule!
5. Thou shalt not reject a ride until it has been personally experienced.
Fear of the unknown is often a large obstacle when it comes to Thrill Ride virgins. But in the life of a NDP, nothing is permitted to stand in the way of having a full knowledge of Disney attractions. For this reason, rejecting a ride based purely on speculation or anticipated displeasure is forbidden.
6. Thou shalt be photograped with Mickey Mouse when in Disney.
Meeting Mickey Mouse, pinching his nose and being engulfed in his plush embrace is the climax of every Disney trip. In order to honor this sacred moment as well as permanently affix it in the minds, hearts and scrapbooks of a person’s Disney heritage, it is essential to capture this precious time on film. Overlooking this critical tenet could cause post-traumatic Disney stress disorder, leaving residual and irreversible damage.
7. Thou shalt not exit the park until forced to do so.
‘Nuff said.
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Lowe’s created its “Haunted Harbor” with chilling underwater animatronics and sea monsters inspired by a wave of TikTok videos that display the unpredictable nature of the deep sea and terrifying maritime havoc.
Amazonhas been embracing “Summerween” shopping trends for years. You and your Summerween party friends can get some of your frustration out on their Pumpkin Piñata. The wack stick is included.
TJ Maxxdidn’t wait long to cash in on the trend.
Home Depot also has its 12 ft skeleton named Shelly. Their hyper-realistic skeleton decoration was first released back in 2020 and stirred an instant internet frenzy with its “larger-than-life” stature and soul-piercing eyes.
Pottery Barn boasts plenty of Summerween party supplies and decorations including silver Skeleton candle holders that can hold your taper candles on a sturdy base..
You can be sure WALMART is going to cash in on the revenue. They have plenty of “goodies” in stock like their skull shot glasses.
So, Summerween exists for those who LOVE Halloween so much they just can’t get enough of it. God help them. HALLOWEEN is so DARK and SO EVIL No One should want to be associated with it. If people only new the real truth about Halloween, they would turn away from it and have nothing to do with it. Those who LOVE Halloween are of their father the Devil. They LOVE DEATH. They have no idea that they are aligning themselves with the works of Satan, and condemning themselves to join in his fate.
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HALLOWEEN – A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH By Cynthia Pawl, Originally Posted: 10/31/15 – Updated 10/31/2018 What are you celebrating? During the month of October, it seems the entire nation goes insane and outrageously giddy about the celebration of DEATH. Yes, that is what HALLOWEEN is all about. … Click Here to Read More
There seems to be a lot of people who just can’t imagine what is wrong with celebrating Halloween. There are a lot of mixed messages about the origin of the holiday and its activities and symbols. Most people are convinced that there was never any Human Sacrifice involved. Where is the evidence? Where is the … Click Here to Read More
Forget Christmas in July, people are now going crazy for a new seasonal mash-up: Summerween!
If you simply can’t wait until October to dive into all things spooky, then this holiday trend will put a smile on your face. The concept is simple—just start celebrating Halloween in the middle of summer. You can gather your ghoul-friends for a frightfully fun pool party or plan a creepy backyard barbecue for the whole family. And just think how fun it would be to embrace those classic scary fireside stories on your next summer camping trip. All you need are some Halloween decorations, mummy-wrapped hot dogs, and jack-o’-lantern watermelons to host your own Summerween party.
But where did this wacky trend come from and how can you embrace Halloween in the middle of a heat wave? Read on for everything you need to know about Summerween!
What Is Summerween?
The term “summerween” was first mentioned by Disney Channel’s animated TV series called Gravity Falls back in 2012. Though it took a decade for the trend to catch on in real life, the show originally came up with the idea in season 1, episode 12 when people in the fictional town of Gravity Falls decided to celebrate Halloween twice a year because they loved the holiday so much.
Fast forward to summer 2024, and people on TikTok are coming up with the most creative Summerween parties we’ve ever seen!
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What Day is Summerween?
In the original TV show, Summerween is celebrated on June 22, but many people are choosing to celebrate it all summer long. Since there’s no official date for Summerween, you can take part in the Halloween-themed festivities any time you want!And now that stores, like Walmart and Michaels, are starting to release their latest Halloween collections earlier and earlier every year,you can even get a head start on yourHalloween home décor. spacer
Seriously, the devil already has so many people reveling in Halloween starting in August through November. Now they have started building an entire Summer of worshiping DEATH and HELL. It is no wonder that June 22 was the day this was initiated. The Occult are seriously into St. John’s Day. IT has been a pagan festival since there have been pagans.
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1: England’s Witchcraft Act of 1563 goes into effect
5: Full Moon – Mead Moon at 02:12 PM
21: Litha– The pagan holiday of Litha (on June 21st)As the Light reaches its peak so this is also the moment when the power of the Sun begins to wane. From now on the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer and we are drawn back into the Dark to complete the Wheel of the Year. Celebrate the Goddess and the Green Man. Bonfires & human sacrifice needed.
21: Summer Solsticeholiday is celebrated as the midsummer celebration (in the northern hemisphere) between June 20th and June 22nd. The sun reaches its highest position in the sky and festivals celebrating the fertility of the sun god occur here. orgies -oral, anal, vaginal;animal and/or human sacrifice -any age (male or female or animal)
21: Yule (Southern Hemisphere)
21: New Moon at 01:42 AM
21: Day of Cerridwen/Hectate and her cauldron;Celtic-Welsh Goddess of Rebirth and Transformation, associated with awen (poetic inspiration) and the Cauldrons of Knowledge, Inspiration and Rebirth and with the Dark Moon. As a Triple Goddess, she is also associated with Blodeuwedd and Arianrhod.
22: England’s last Witchcraft Law is repealed in 1951
24: Feast of St. Johnthe Baptist regarded as the patron of the stonemasons
JULY
1: Demons Revel blood; Druid sexual association with demons any age (female)
4: Independence Day (United States)
4: Independence Day is 13 days after June 21st, which is 66 days after April 30 (May Day celebration). The holiday was originally celebrated with giant bonfires. Bonfires and Fireworks
4: Full Moon – Hay Moon at 11:44 PM
20: New Moon at 12:33 PM
20-26; Abduction, ceremonial preparation and holding of sacrificial victim for Grand Climax
27: Grand Climax (5 weeks, 1 day after summer solstice) Da Meur -ral, anal; vaginal; human sacrifice female (child or adult) High Sabbath/ Blood and sex.
31-Aug 1 :Lughnasa, or the Great Sabbat Festival;beginning of the harvest time, halfway between the summer solstice and autumn equinox. This is one of the big four holidays celebrated in the pagan festivities, named after the god Lugh. The Wiccans celebrate with baked figures of the corn god in bread, then symbolically sacrificing it and partaking. Lugh Master of skills. Lugh is thought to be a form of the pan-Celtic/Gaulish god Lugus/Lugos. The ancient Romans associated Lugh with the Roman god Mercury/Greek Hermes,as well as Apollo through his association with Lugus. It is also possible that Lugh/Lugus was also a triple god, comprising the Gaulish gods Esus,Toutatis and Taranis. Lugh was known as a sun god and a fierce warrior. He is also known as a god of storms, particularly thunderstorms. He was associated with the raven, crow, and lynx, and had a magic hound. Lugh possessed several magical weapons, including an invincible Spear, one of the treasures of the Tuatha Dé Danann. It is said that the Spear never missed its target and was so bloodthirsty it would often try to fight without anyone wielding it. one of the most prominent gods in Irish mythology. A member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, Lugh is portrayed as a warrior, a king, a master craftsman and a savior.[1] He is associated with skill and mastery in multiple disciplines, including the arts.[2]He is also associated with oaths, truth and the law,[1] and therefore with rightful kingship
AUGUST
1: Lammas Day;(Sabbat Festival) blood animal and/or human sacrifice-any age (male or female)
1: Imbolc (Southern Hemisphere)
3: Aug 3 Satanic Revels sexual oral, anal, vaginal 7-17 (female)
3: Full Moon – Corn Moon at 10:59 AM
18: New Moon at 09:42 PM
SEPTEMBER
2: Full Moon – Harvest Moon at 12:23 AM
7: Sep 7 Marriage to the Beast sexual sacrifice, dismemberment infant – 21 (female)
17: New Moon at 06:00 AM
21: International Day of Peace
21: Midnight Host blood; dismemberment and hands removed for Hand of Glory (female)
22: Feast Day (fall equinox) orgies oral, anal, vaginal any age
23: Fall Equinox or Mabon; The autumn equinox marks the beginning of the thinning of the veil separating the spirit world from the physical (with the thinnest night on Samhain, Oct 31), which allows demonic spirits to pass through.It is the day when the hours of daylight and darkness are equal, and in the pagan world this holiday is called Mabon. It’s also referred to as the Harvest Festival, or the Feast of the Ingathering. It’s the pagan version of Thanksgiving and sharing of food. The worship of gods and goddesses occurs in order to keep their blessings during the cold winter months ahead. It’s also the midpoint between Lughnasa and Samhain.A human sacrifice is desired for the gods and goddesses in order to protect the people from the winter.
23: Vulcanalia; Vulcan god of the destructive power of fire. was a god of the forge, and renowned for his metalworking skills: created armor, weapons, and jewelry.He created lightning bolts for his father.He was also God of Volcanoes. Vulcanalia is celebrated with large bonfires
23: Ostara (Southern Hemisphere)
OCTOBER
1: Full Moon – Blood Moon at 04:06 PM
13 – 30: Preparation for all Hallows Eve, Samhain (Halloween); Abduction, holding and ceremonial preparation of individual for human sacrifice (13 -Backward Halloween Date)
16: New Moon at 02:32 PM
28-30: Satanist High Holy Day related to Halloween) blood human sacrifice each day any age (male or female)
30-31: All Hallows Eve and Halloween Night; blood and sexual sexual climax, association with the demons, animal and/or human sacrifice any age (male or female and/or animal)
31: Samhain-The Witches’ New Year; Samhain, (aka All Hallows Eve, aka Halloween), is a three day fire festival in which sacrifices were given to fires for the sun god.Samhain is a festival for the dead, as Beltaine is a festival for the living. There are a slew of traditions that occur during this festival of Samhain from Oct 29-31st, with the culmination on Halloween night. Samhain is the Celtic lord of the dead and is considered a stag god.A stag god in the occult is always a reference to the ancient male god Nimrod. He was depicted with one horn, or multiple horns appearing as antlers like Moloch:
31: Beltane (Southern Hemisphere)
31: Celtic Feast of the Dead
31: Full Moon – ??? at 09:51 AM
31: All Saints’ Eve
31 – Nov 2: Day of the Dead
Now you can see why they want you to celebrate Summerween through to Halloween actually culminating in the Day of the Dead November 2.
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How to Celebrate Summerween
Here’s where the spooky summer fun begins! With Summerween quickly catching on as a trend, this holiday is the perfect opportunity to host friends and family over for a ghostly good time. Try these party-planning ideas—including decorations, food and drinks, and fun activities—to get into the Summerween spirit:
Carve a Jack-O’-Melon
In the same way that you would carve a pumpkin, try carving a watermelon instead. It’s actually easier to scoop out the insides—and you can snack on it, too! Watermelon recipes like melon spritzers, salsa, and fruit salad are all refreshing on a hot day.
Whether you’re hosting around your front porch or poolside out back, you can add Halloween touches to your outdoor space. Mix classic orange and black decorations with summery touches like cute tropical-inspired skeletons, Halloween pool floats, and pink or floral pumpkin décor.
Summerween Party Essentials
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Serve a Buffet of Summerween Food
Don’t wait until October to make these fun Halloween food ideas. Get started with summer recipes that have a Halloween theme like mummy-wrapped hot dogs and grilled burgers topped with pumpkin-shaped cheese slices. Or make a picnic with pumpkin hummus and crudités and Halloween deviled eggs. Plus, there’s never a wrong time for making Halloween desserts!
Gather everyone around the campfire for a night of scary stories. You’ll want to whip up a batch of s’mores for this one!
Have a Halloween Movie Night
When night falls, set up an outdoor movie night in your backyard. (If it’s just too hot out, you can always take advantage of the air conditioning by moving the party inside!) Either way, curl up and watch your favorite Halloween movie. Don’t forget the snacks like popcorn, candy, and Halloween chex mix!
Dress Up in Costumes
Can’t decide on just one Halloween costume? Now’s your chance to dress up twice! Pick a Summerween costume now, then try something different come October. You can even make it a competition to see if anyone accurately predicts 2024’s most popular costume of the year. spacer
They can deck it up in pretty colors, sweeten it with tasty goodies and sugar coat it… none of that really changes anything about the fact that you are celebrating REBELLION, DEATH, SATAN, AND HELL!
When you love your holidays, you find creative ways to keep on celebrating a little longer!That’s why we celebrate Christmas in July and now Halloween lovers can celebrate Halloween in June! Yes, Halloween lovers, you don’t need to wait until October 31st to celebrate your love of all things spooky anymore. Summerween is a new summertime celebration that’s been gaining momentum and it is here to stay! Bring on all the spooky summertime fun!
WHAT IS SUMMERWEEN? A mash up of summer + Halloween, this term wasfirst introduced to us in 2012 byDisney’s TV Series Gravity Falls. In the fictional series, this small town community loved Halloween so much, they decided to celebrate it on June 22nd, the second-to-last Friday in June.And this the story of how Summerween was created. You can view the episode (Season 1, Episode 12) on Disney Plus. Since then, the fictional holiday has been gaining popularityand people are just having a lot of fun with it.
There is a very good reason they want folks to celebrate on June 22.
HOW CAN YOU CELEBRATE?
In true mash-up form, think of summer things you love and give them a Halloween spin. If the budget is tight, focus on color schemes like orange & black or black & white. There’s no wrong way to celebrate, it’s all fun!
Here are a few ideas: Watermelon Carving Party -make Jack O’Lanterns out of watermelons, instead of pumpkins. Keep the watermelon theme with your menu and signature cocktail. Pumpkin or Ghost Piñata – fill a piñata with candy and small tokens. I love the piñatas with drawstrings – easier for the kids and you decrease the chances of an accident. Beach Picnic or Pool Party – plan a wonderful picnic at the beach or pool party at home! Make sure everything is Halloween themed for extra fun! If you have any skeletons, they may be floating in the pool or sipping on a drink. Order themed floaters for the kids of all ages. Labryrinth Luau – create a maze game and/or take inspiration from the movie. Spooky Movie Night – set out the Halloween decorations, floor pillows and blankets to watch your favorite spooky movie. Don’t forget the popcorn and add some chocolate candy bugs or M&Ms for that salty and sweet surprise! Baking Party – baking is one of my favorite activities. Bring out all the colored sprinkles and make your favorite halloween treats with the kids. Make it a cookie-swap party for even more fun! Themed Dinner or Party – set out your Halloween decorations and plan a scary menu. Have your guests come in costume. Play some games or fun activities. Think Little Shop of Horrors, Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus, etc. Games – pick a favorite game and change it up with a Halloween/spooky twist. Below are a few ideas to get you started:
* Pin the Wart on the Witch/ Pin the Eye on the Cyclops have fun with the old pin the tail on the donkey game
* Witch’s Hat Ring Game throw ring onto the witch’s hat
* Spider Cornhole Game cover the bags you toss in themed fabric/add spiders to the cornhole * Eyeball Croquet paint round balls to look like eyeballs and wack the eyeballs
* Card Games buy a spooky deck of cards and play your favorite card game
* Spooky Charades limit the list to Halloween movies
* Eyeball Spoon Relay Races decorate an egg to look like an eyeball, nestle it on an egg and relay
However you celebrate Summerween, just have fun! Celebrations are all about finding fun and new ways to gather
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I debated about whether to include the above information and illustrations because I am NOT Glorifying this despicable “holiday”. I decided to include all that because I wanted you to see that they are very serious about making this a permanent ongoing period of revelry. Also, this is being highly promoted and financially backed. Just like CHRISTMAS, it is from the onset commercially profitable endeavor. THE RICH CAN GET MUCH RICHER if they can get the public to embrace it.
Beyond all that, the spiritual repercussions are astounding. This is a huge victory for the Prince of Darkness and his minions. I am sure he is lapping it up! Laughing at the ignorance and gullibility of the masses, so easily fooled and entertained to their own peril.
On 31 October, we celebrate the holiday known as Halloween. Although the revelries and observances of this day primarily occur in regions of the Western world, it has become an increasingly popular tradition across the globe, especially in Eastern Europe and in Asian countries such as Japan and China.
Conventionally, we host costume parties, watch scary movies, carve pumpkins and light bonfires to celebrate the occasion, while the younger generations are off trick-or-treating down the road.
Just like any holiday we tend to celebrate, we can trace the origin of Halloween far back in time. Beyond the scary pranks and the spooky outfits, the festivities have a rich, cultural history.
Celtic Origins
The origins of Halloween can be traced back all the way to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain – pronounced ‘sow-in’ in Gaelic language. It was originally an event that marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter in Ireland.The day after, on 1 November, would mark the ancient Celts’ new year.
Like other ancient Gaelic festivals, Samhain was seen to be a liminal time, when the boundaries separating the spiritual world and the real world were reduced.This is why Halloween has become associated with appearance of spirits, fairies and ghosts from the mythical ‘Otherworld’.
Images from a Celtic cauldron found in Denmark, dating back to 1st Century BC. (Image Credit: CC).
Evil Spirits
When the lines were blurred between worlds of the living and the dead, Celts used the opportunity to honour and worship their ancestors. Many, however, were concerned about the access darker and evil spirits had to influence those in the real world.
This is why many Celts dressed their children as demons to confuse the evil spirits and marked their doors with animal blood to deter unwanted visitors.
Sacrifice
With newly uncovered archaeological evidence, historians are almost certain that animal, as well as human sacrifices, were made during Samhain to honour the dead and the Celtic Gods. It is thought that the famous ‘Irish Bog Bodies’ may be the remains of Kings who were sacrificed. They suffered the ‘threefold death’, which involved wounding, burning and drowning.
Crops were also burnt and bonfires were made as part of the worship of Celtic deities. Some sources claim these fires were made to honour the ancestors, while others indicate that these fires were part of the deterrence of evil spirits.
Roman and Christian Influence
Once Roman forces had conquered a vast amount of Celtic territory by 43 AD in Northern France and the British Isles, traditional Roman religious festivals were assimilated with the pagan celebrations.
The Roman festival of Feralia was traditionally celebrated in late October (although some historians suggest the festival occurred in February). It was a day to commemorate the souls and spirits of the dead, and was hence one of the first festivals to be combined with the Celtic festival of Samhain.
Another festival was the day of Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit and trees. In Roman religion, the symbol that represented this goddess was an apple. This has led many to believe the Halloween tradition of apple bobbing originated from this Roman influence on the Celtic celebration.
“Snap-Apple Night”, painted by Irish artist Daniel Maclise in 1833. It was inspired by a Halloween party he attended in Blarney, Ireland, in 1832. (Image Credit: Public Domain).
It is believed that from the 9th century AD, Christianity had began to influence and displace old pagan rituals within the Celtic regions.At the behest of Pope Gregory VI, ‘All Hallows’ Day’ was assigned to the date of 1 November – the first day of the Celtic new year.The Pope, nevertheless, renamed the event ‘All Saints’ Day’, in honour of all the Christian Saints.
‘All Saints’ Day’ and ‘All Hallows’ Day’ are terms that have been used interchangeably throughout history. The eve before these dates was then called ‘Hallowe’en’ – a contraction of ‘Hallows’ Evening’. In the last century however, the holiday has been referred to simply as Halloween, celebrated on ‘Eve’ before the Day of the Hallows, on 31 October.
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Wow, that presentation on the origins of Halloween was so white washed and watered down I don’t know why they bothered.
I have in the past down EXTENSIVE RESEARCH on the Topic and Co-Wrote a 32 part series on everything connected to it. If you really want to KNOW the TRUTH about Halloween, you need to view that series. It took us over a year of serious research to put that series together, led by the Spirit of God. You can find the entire series on the Exposing Satanism website that belongs to my friend who provides this webpage for me. Click the link below:
Here is a 12 part series that will hopefully convince you to NOT take part in one Satanists and Witches most holy days of the year! Also see Ghosts, Goblins, Haunting’s and the Paranormal after the part 12 link below Halloween – The Eve of the Devil Halloween – The Eve of the Devil Part … Click Here to Read more
Dragons are everywhere! The fascination with dragons seems to be exploding, by design. There are pictured everywhere, paraded down the street on floats and dancing through the city on hundreds of human feet. They are paddled down our rivers, lakes and seas in great throngs. Major storms are described as dragons. In fact many things … Click Here to Read More
Ancestor worship is simply a religious practice that seeks to honor or venerate a deceased member. Don’t let their word games fool your mind. When you honor and venerate the dead you are worshiping them. You are seeking to connect with them for comfort, guidance and favor. That is WORSHIP. Worship that belongs only to the Creator.It is an esoteric spiritual tradition practiced widely in traditional and modern societies across Asia, Latin America, Australia, Africa, Melanesia, and many other parts of the world.It is practiced in ALL Pagan Religions. That is what you are doing when you call on any god/goddes/spirit/entity other than the One True and Living Creator God. The belief is centered on the ideology that dead ancestors can influence their living descendants, and as such, rituals must be performed to venerate them with an aim of evading their wrath.The belief in ancestors has been in existence for centuries and is as old as human existence on planet earth.
Forms of Ancestor Worship
The modern man may not accept that he/she is engaged in ancestor worship for some reason.However, this esoteric spiritual tradition takes many forms. For instance, a long stare on a deceased person’s picture with reverence, is form of ancestor worship.Thinking vividly of a deceased relative is also a form of ancestor veneration.
Sculptures, gates, monuments, buildings, altars, gravestones, plaques, and places designated as memorials are primarily a form of ancestor worship.These have become an integral part of the modern society and are accepted.Memorials that exist in the form of time such as Memorial Day where service men are honored are a form of ancestor worship.
The 10 Types of Ancestor Worship across the World
11. Indonesia (added)
Ma’nene death ritual in Indonesia,practiced by the Torajan people of Sulawesi island. In English, this ritual means “The Ceremony of Cleaning Corpses,” and that is exactly what they do. Every three years, for more than 900 years, the people of Lembang Paton Village dig out the mummified bodies of their loved ones to clean them up, dress them in new clothes, and bury them again. The ceremony, celebrated by all the families in the village, is a key element in their belief system, which combines Christian and indigenous concepts. The idea behind it all is that death is not the end of a person’s life, but rather another step (a very important one) in a long, spiritual life.For this reason, every detail of a person’s death, burial, and afterlife must be carefully seen to, and family members spare no expenses in fulfilling their duties. The resulting ceremonies are so lavish and complex that tourists go from all over the world to witness them.Source
10. Calan Gaeaf-Wales
On the first day of winter(referred to as Calan Gaeaf) in Wales, residents’ belief the spirits of their ancestors walk among the living. The community therefore avoids places such as churchyards during this time since they believe the spirits hang out in these areas.To be protected from evil spirits, one must write their names on a rock and place it near a fire.
9. Paganito-Philippines
Ancient Philippino religion hold the belief that spirits call Anito exists all over the world and can affect the living.The Paganito ceremony is thus held by traditional shaman communities as a way of pleasing the spirits. This involves worship and sacrifices.
8. Shinto Rites-Japan
Shinto rites and Buddhism are practiced in Japan.Communities believe spirits referred to as kami inhabit everything on earth and are responsible for granting good fortune. Shintoism is therefore done to appease these gods.Rituals involve presentation of offerings to kami.
Traditional households in Japan often contained altars dedicated to ancestors; and although many families don’t have space for altars today, they still celebrate Bon, an annual festival dedicated to welcoming family spirits home for several days. Ancestor worship was a common custom throughout all of Asia. In Korea, Jesa is a ritual memorial service held to honor a family’s ancestors. It is performed with offerings and festivities. In Vietnam, the death anniversaries of ancestors are traditionally recognized and considered more important than their birthdays!Source
7. Shi Ceremony-China
This is a stand-in ceremony for the deceased.The term “shi” means corpse and during the ceremony, the worshiper of “personator” dresses up as the deceased and will act on their behalf. Relatives will offer ritual offerings such like a gift and drinks to the “personator.”
In China, it was widely believed that upon a person’s death part of their soul rose to heaven while another stayed on earth to reside in a spirit tablet; in essence, a placard acting as an effigy of the deceased ancestor. In a sort of “Grand Bargain,” living descendants would protect the graves of their ancestors and give offerings to them at an altar,and in turn, their ancestors would influence the gods to bring the family good fortune, health, wealth, wellness, and prosperity.Traditionally, the Chinese family unit was composed of the deceased as well as the living; and ancestor worship acted as the cornerstone of family unity and solidarity. Source
6. Megalithic Tombs-Europe
This ancient tradition involved the mystery community venerating the dead by constructing giant tombs for them.Newly dead relatives were buried near long-dead members with valuable objects included in the corpse as a way of pleasing the long dead. This is highly speculative. No one really knows how or why these were created.
5. Day of the Dead Festival-Mexico
Referred to as Dia de Los Muertos,the day of the dead is a popular ancestor worship ceremony in Mexico captured in many mystery books. The participants use altars and symbols to connect with deceased relatives.They also offer a gift that is believed to help the departed in the afterlife. This includes water, bread, and other gifts.
4. Vodun-Ghana
This is also referred to as Voodoo in other parts of the world.Early mystery community Vodun ceremonies involved human sacrifices to gods, but this has since changed. Presently, animal sacrifices are embraced. Dancing is also a part of the esoteric spiritual tradition with hooded figures (Egunguns) representing the dead. There have been reports of human sacrifices in some voodoo ceremonies in modern times. The truth is that the demons are not happy without human sacrifice.
In Africa, especially in the west and southeastern cultures, ancestor worship is prevalent; some might argue as much a part of daily life as eating or working. In fact, ancestor worship forms the backbone of many religions found on the African continent. For example, in present day Nigeria the Yoruba tribe is found. The Yoruba practice one of the oldest known religions called Ifa.Ifa forms the basis for almost all of the Afro-Carribean religions such as Santeria in Cuba, Voodoo in Haiti, Candomble in Brazil, and Lucumi in Colombia.When the slaves were brought to the new world they were typically baptized on ship or shore and from then on prohibited from practicing their religion. However, the slaves were industrious and they disguised their Gods, known as Orisha, as Catholic Saints.This is known as a syncretization; and this syncretization became further altered and flavored by local custom and geography until the religion itself became known by different names in different countries.Strip away the local and Catholic aspects and what surfaces is an ancient religion with three parts: 1) Orisha worship, a belief in “Gods” who are more than human, but less than the one single creator God;2) divination; and 3) ancestor worship.The story of Ifa illustrates one way a specific form of ancestor worship spread throughout the world.Source
3. Sradda-India
This is a secret ritual where all men participate, except for the holy men known as “sannyasis.”The aim is to seek protection, nourishment, and support from deceased relatives.The participating family member or “karta” brings offerings to local priests and the deceased souls.
Aghori rituals, which are performed precisely to oppose notions of purity commonplace in orthodox Hinduism,are typically macabre in nature.[12][13] The practices of Aghoris vary[4] and include living in cemeteries, smearing cremation ashes on their bodies,[7]using human skulls for decoration and bowls, smoking marijuana, drinking alcohol, and seating in meditation on top of corpses.[14][15]Although contrary to mainstream Hinduism, these practices exemplify the Aghori philosophy of criticising commonplace social relations and fears through the use of culturally offensive acts.[12]Furthermore, they demonstrate the Aghoris’ acceptance of death as a necessary and natural part of the human experience.[12][16]
Another unusual Aghori belief is that they attribute spiritual and physical benefits, such as the prevention of ageing, to theconsumption of human flesh.In 2006, an Indian TV crew witnessed one Aghori feasting on a corpse discovered floating in the Ganges[8]and a member of the Dom caste reports that Aghori often take bodies from cremation ghats (or funeral pyres).[9]
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2. Pchum Ben-Cambodia
This is an esoteric spiritual tradition that takes place annually in Cambodia and is known as the Ancestors Day.Participants honor deceased relatives and ancestors.The 15-day event involves delivery of food as offerings to places of worship.
1. Samhain-Scotland
This is popularly regarded as the pagan version of Halloween. This is a Celtic holiday that marks the end of fall and onset of winter. Celts and its subcultures believe ancestral spirits walk among the living during this time. Thus, food and drinks are presented as offerings to protect celebrants from negative encounters with the spirits. this one has been covered earlier in this post.
Conclusion
The followers of ancestor worship also embrace certain traditional patterns or behavior prescribed by their ancestors. Their main belief as recorded in mystery books centered on 3 ideologies.They hold the belief that ancestors look after the family,have a keen interest on the world, and influence fortunes of the living.
Some may think ancestor worship and family altars are exclusively Eastern traditions, but that’s not exactly correct. Have you ever placed family photographs on top of a cabinet, tabletop, in a bookcase or gathered them together on a wall?Were any of these photographs dedicated to deceased family members; grandparents, great grandparents, brothers, sisters, aunts or uncles?Would you call such an assemblage an ancestor altar? Many people would; and if you did place such photographs together, how did you feel when you examined them?Ancestor worship may sound ritualistic and religious from afar, but isn’t it the recognition of family ties more than anything else. Recognizing these ties often brings relatives together to gather and talk about times they shared with their family. Whether in the East, West or anywhere else, the sentiment expressed by ancestor worship is essentially the same for us all. No matter how it is expressed, in quiet reflection at the foot of an altar, at a festival or ceremony, or simply through the examination of photographs and paintings,it results in actions that reinforce family ties, love, and appreciation. Whether performed by older or younger generations, intermittently or frequently, individually or in a group, or in the expectation of receiving some benefit or reward such as health, wealth or protection, ancestor worship is a means to stay connected, and some might even argue, to tap into the collective wisdom of those who have gone before. In its most modern iteration, ancestor worship has been distilled to a simple concept – the idea of respectfully honoring the deceased to bring well-being to the living. It is not an idea whose time has come because it has been around for such a long, long time. It is an idea that may be appreciated as much by the living as the deceased.Source
PATNA, India: Police in the eastern Indian state of Bihar on Friday dug up the remains of two teenage girls alleged to have been killed by their father in a ritual human sacrifice earlier this week. Kishor Kunal, a police official at Runisaidpur in Sitamarhi district, 160 km north of state capital Patna, said 18-year-old Renu Kumari and 13-year-old Anu Kumari were killed with a sword and then their limbs were cut into pieces. source
“This is a case of human sacrifice during the festival,” Kunal said. Police said the father had fled since the incident in Vasudeopur village. The human sacrifices were part of the recent 10-day Hindu festival of Dassera when people pray to Durga, a goddess who symbolises strength and power, according to police and villagers.
Police said a 40-year-old villager was also killed in Mahauli village in Muzaffarpur district,85 km north of Patna in an incident related to human sacrifice.“A man came running with a spear, yelling “Jai Ma Durga” and slashed the head of the person sitting at a tea stall,” said Akhileshwar Das, deputy superintendent of police.
He said infuriated villagers chased the man and thrashed him with rods and sticks until he died. The man confessed, while he was being beaten, that he had pledged to sacrifice a person to appease the gods.
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I am watching the world around me forging ever deeper into evil and darkness and I am flabbergasted! Why? Why is the majority of people so enamored of the dark side of life? Why do brides want to wear black? Why do grown adults want their wedding cake to be in the shape of a skull? Why does everyone revel in the celebration of Halloween? Even worse yet in the Celebration of the Saint of DEATH??? Even some of my own family members see nothing wrong with that. One of them said to me, “it is just another reason to party and drink”. What? Obviously, these people are oblivious to the TRUTH about Spirits and Spiritual Warfare. They just don’t see the danger to which they are opening themselves up.
SPIRITS ARE VERY REAL. DEMONIC SPIRITS, especially the Fallen Angels, are powerful, evil forces. They are far more intelligent and knowledgeable than we mere mortals could ever be. They are out for BLOOD. Their main goal is to take your SOUL/Eternal Spirit. You don’t know who you are messing with.
I started thinking about how we have fallen so far as a nation, really as Worldwide society. Since the time when Christ walked this earth to pay the price for our redemption, the world has been living under grace. Even though most of the inhabitants were not truly converted to faith in Christ, they still benefitted from His GRACE. But, something happened in this century to change all that. The World has pretty much turned their back on the God of the Bible and rejected the precious gift of redemption. They are returning to their pagan roots, even though, sadly, they do not understand what that means for them. They have rejected GOD because they don’t want to follow His commandments. But, they are willing to submit themselves to the ruling spirits of the ancient world whom they must appease at whatever cost. And they will soon know the cost. Bondage to these demonic spirits is exactly what Jesus Christ delivered us from.
Over the last few hundred years there have been subtle changes that have moved us further and further from GOD. These changes have been devised and orchestrated by those who rule this world. Here is a list of some of those changes:
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OCCULTISM – Aleister Crowley from 1920-1947 highly influenced the affluent with his teachings on Mysticism, Black Magic. His philosophy of “Do as thou wilt is the whole of the law” has corrupted innumerable individuals and groups alike. sourceThis was the Gateway. When humans decided to communicate with spirits they opened the door. That was all the demons needed. PERMISSION. Once they got in, THEY began to make the changes spiritual that lead to the physical manifestations we see today.
Rock and roll (often written as rock & roll, rock-n-roll, and rock ‘n’ roll) is a genre of popular music that evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s. sourceMusic, really all the arts, but especially music bypass our brains and work directly on our spirits. We cannot detect them because spiritual things are spiritually discerned. Anyone who has allowed demonic influence into their spirit, can no longer comprehend the things of God. They can no longer discern good from evil. All the arts from the 60’s forward are highly charged by demonic spirits.
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The 1960s drug culture was characterized by widespread experimentation with various illicit substances, significantly influencing society and future drug trends. Key aspects include:
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The following changes were wrought to break up the family unit and eventually to lead to the destruction of humanity. When they took prayer and the Bible out of the schools, it left our children defenseless. Oh, how we have seen the demonic take over of our schools and our children. spacer
This is the prayer school children once prayed to begin their day. That is, until June 15, 1962 – when school prayer was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. The case centered upon a non-sectarian prayer that New York employed since 1955.
Many states subsequently passed various laws on abortion until the Supreme Court of the United States decisions of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decriminalized abortion nationwide in 1973. OH MAN THIS WAS A HUGE MISTAKE… IT IS MURDER. And once blood is on your hands, it is difficult to recover your spirit. Look at the women today who call themselves feminists and brag about all their children they have KILLED!! Their spirits are so far in the dark side. It breaks my heart. Once we designated the unborn as nothing but tissue and called it a fetus…life itself was degraded. No longer held sacra cent (most holy and inviolable) all respect for human life was soon gone. Now we are considered worthless eaters, nothing more than animals. It is free reighn on our bodies, our minds, our DNA, our children…
Partly funded by the federal government, child protective services (CPS) agencies were first established in response to the 1974 CAPTA, which mandated that all states establish procedures to investigate suspected incidents of child maltreatment.
This was another attack on the family by demonic forces. Done supposedly in the name of protecting children, but it is a lie. Nothing CPS does or has done has ever been in the best interest of the child. They have ripped apart more families than one could ever count. They have alienated the children from their parents, and redistributed them so far away that it is impossible for the parents to even visit them, if they are able, it is under the most disgusting of circumstances that does facilitate coalition or reunion of the family unit.
I speak from personal experience, I have seen CPS at work from all sides. I even started training as a child advocate at one point to try to make a positive impact. But I saw that the system was so corrupt it was impossible. I have worked in the Boys and Girls Club and see children, BRILLIANT LOVING Children, drugged to the point they could barely function. I have sat in courthouses with parents and heard their stories about how the courts took their child for no reason at all and placed them where they are continually abused physically, mentally and emotionally, with no hope of ever retrieving them. I learned that once CPS places a child anywhere…the true parent is NEVER ALLOWED to get them back. Even if they do everything possible to make a better home and circumstance for their children. Even if they get clean if they were addicts. NEVER can they get their children back. Who made the government GOD?? We did!! By surrendering all our rights in exchange for what we thought would be protection and provision.
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As I was pondering the mess we are in, I remembered when my oldest children were little. That is when they first introduced the toys that pander to the dark side of human nature. They said it was something that little boys needed in order to express themselves. They came out with the Madballs first. I think they were first called Ugly balls or maybe I just called them that because they were UGLY… Then came the MY PET MONSTER. We should have fought harder. Little we know that we were nurturing the evil nature withing our children, when we should have been praying it down. We were supposed to be their protectors.
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The creature was called My Pet Monster and was released by the Amtoy Toy Company in 1986. My Pet Monster was a huge, mostly blue creature with a big nose, yelow eyes, large fangs, blue fur, horns and a fanged smile, and is recognizable by its orange plastic handcuffs. The handcuffs could also be worn by children and came with a breakaway link so that the child could simulate breaking the chain.
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Toymax released a 22-inch tall talking My Pet Monster doll in 2001.[3]
In 2020, Funko and Super7 released figures based on the original plush, both under license from Hasbro.
In September 2024, The Loyal Subjects signed a deal with Hasbro to relaunch a host of legacy brands, including My Pet Monster.[4] A new line of products will be launched in Fall 2025.[5]
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This next article brought out an interesting point. That there are more deaths around the holidays than any other time. That should not surprise us, because ALL HOLIDAYS, except the appointed feasts of the Lord, are PAGAN and exalt pagan gods/goddesses/entiiies/spirits all of whom have evil natures and powers. More importantly they exalt the wrong being. Only GOD deserves to be honored and exalted. spacer spacer
Several studies have reported increased mortality during holidays. Using a cultural epidemiological, sequential mixed-methods approach, this study explored holiday-related trends using mortality data from Yautepec (Morelos, Mexico) collected between 1986 and 2008 (N = 5027 deaths). This analysis found that mortality increased on Christmas Day (connected to Sun Worship and the birth of the Sun God) and All Saints’ Day (celebrated Nov 1 and closely linked to Halloween).Mortality increased on Candlemas Day among women, and increased on New Year’s Day among men. More deaths caused by cardiovascular disease among women and traumatic injuries among men occurred during holidays than in non-holiday periods. To ascertain the elements comprising the health/illness/death process in the context of a holiday in this municipality, we conducted semi-structured interviews in March and April 2009 with relatives of seven individuals who had died during holidays in the previous 4 years (N = 11); data from these interviews were analyzed from a grounded theory perspective to ascertain common conceptual themes. The “beautiful death” emerged as the main concept in the interpretation of death;this concept was related to the expectation of a good death and the particularly special nature of death during a holiday because of the involvement of religious entities, such as God, the Virgin Mary, and/or a saint, at the moment of death. Quantitative and qualitative results provided information about the important effects of holidays, culture, and religious belief on mortality patterns within a Mexican context and contributed to a better understanding of the relationships among mortality, the nature of death, and holidays. Our results suggest that, in the studied region, death can be interpreted as a “beautiful process”. More research is needed to explore this process in other similar contexts and to address topics related to the care and attention given the dying person and the expectation of a good death.
Highlights
► First study to explore the relationship between mortality and public holidaysin a Latin American context (Morelos, Mexico). ► Incorporates quantitative and qualitative methods within the framework of cultural epidemiology. ► Suggests that Mexican cultural and religious beliefs guide the interpretation of death as a ‘beautiful’ process.
Introduction
Mexican culture has a particular fascination with the subject of death. This relationship hasn’t only generated a series of meanings, attitudes, and practices about death throughout history, but has also played a role in the construction of the Mexican state and of popular Mexican culture and has been constituted as a national symbol (Lomnitz, 2005). The diverse expressions of Mexican holidays are reflected in the annual religious, civic, and historical calendars. The Day of the Dead (November 2) is the main manifestation of the links between the culture of death, holidays, and Mexican identity (Lomnitz, 2005). The calendar includes religious, civil, and historical holidays that are essential manifestations of local, regional, and national culture. In this context, popular religiosity plays a fundamental role in cultural expression.
Although the majority of the population considers itself to be Catholic, religious syncretism dating to the Spanish conquest and colonisation is reflected in holidays. This syncretism was characterised by the adaptation of Christian expressions imposed by the Europeans and the integration of these expressions with prehispanic rituals and religious manifestations (Parker, 1993). Popular religiosity has been given meaning through annual celebrations such as Carnival, Easter, the day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Christmas, Epiphany or Kings’ Day, Candlemas Day, and days dedicated to different saints and the local patron saint.
Diverse studies have found relationships between mortality rates and holidays. Mortality has been found to increase or decrease on a daily or weekly basis when social events are celebrated (Eliason and Ohlson, 2008, Shimizu and Pelham, 2008, Yang et al., 2008).
Today, the Day of the Dead is celebrated in two ways (Garciagodoy, 1998). Rural and indigenous celebrations have a religious focus.These celebrations take place in a domestic context; represent the encounter and dialogue between the living and the dead through offerings, and frame a space of social relations within the community. The importance of these celebrations is reflected in the 2003 UNESCO proclamation that the Indigenous Festivity dedicated to the Dead was part of the intangible heritage of humanity.In urban Mexico, Day of the Dead celebration is less religious and more festive, primarily expressing the artistic character of the holiday and its importance as a symbol of national identity (Lomnitz, 2005). Holidays, whether historical or secular, correspond to social events that distinguish festive time from daily life and are expressed through socially established transfiguration and transgression,which create a distinctive symbolic system (Sevilla & Portal, 2005).
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I know that most westerners do not want to hear it, but photographs are graven images just the same as any sculpted idol. When we exalt our family members dead or alive by putting up their photos, or keeping them in albums to be viewed and reviewed to relive their memories… THAT IS WORSHIP!!! spacer
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Those in power have been doing everything that they can to cause us to embrace and even LOVE DEATH. Remember the song from the Mary Poppins movie titled “Spoonful of Sugar”? Well, if you make it taste sweet enough, or look beautiful enough, or make it sexy…you can get people to LOVE whatever you put before them. That is, unless they are led by the Spirit of God.
When making her art, Feefal often balances themes of death and beauty. But how do you avoid leaning more into the macabre than you intend? She shared her sketchbook and thoughts on making her art in our newest sketchbook tour here on our channel
Aug 3, 2016 · The “Beautiful Death” series began back during season one. “‘Game of Thrones’ was recommended to me by friends – having grown up on Tolkien and Moorcock it was right up my …
These gorgeous HBO-commissioned ‘Game of Thrones’ posters take 4 days to make after an episode airs
In a series riddled with heartbreaking character deaths,it only seems appropriate to memorialize each brutal character ending. That’s where Robert Ball comes in. The UK-based illustrator is best known for his “Game of Thrones” art series called “Beautiful Death,” in which he draws an artistic interpretation of the latest episode’s fallen character
Tech Insider spoke with the artist following season six of the HBO series to learn more about the gorgeous artwork that has become an anticipated part of each weekly episode airing.
The “Beautiful Death” series began back during season one. “‘Game of Thrones’ was recommended to me by friends – having grown up on Tolkien and Moorcock it was right up my street and I devoured the whole thing,” Ball tells Tech Insider.
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Ball’s interpretations for Ned Stark’s beheading(Season 1, Episode 9), and the iconic Red Wedding which resulted in Robb and Catelyn Stark’s death (as well as everyone in the room, I’ve heard. I would never watch tht soft of garbage. GARBAGE in GARBAGE OUT.) (Season 3, Episode 9).
The poster are created 100% digitally using a combination of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Each one takes around four days to complete.
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The death of Ygritte at the battle for Castle Black (Season 4, Episode 9) and Ball’s recreation of Tywin’s murder (Season 4, Episode 10).
Since Ball is based in London (or King’s Landing, as he likes to call it), and the episodes air there at 2 a.m., he opts to watch them Monday morning over breakfast.
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Aemon Targaryen’s funeral pyrewas transformed into a dragon (Season 5, Episode 7) and the massacre at Hardhome(Season 5, Episode 8).
“After that, I open up an e-mail from HBO which contains the quote for the week, and the subject for the week’s ‘Beautiful Death,'” he explains.
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Tyrion’s wildfire plan killed hundreds at the Battle of Blackwater (Season 2, Episode 9), and a poison called the Strangler killed Joffrey (Season 4, Episode 2).
You see, Ball doesn’t actually choose which death from the week’s episode to focus on for each illustration. As fans of the show know, there are often multiple options.
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Littlefinger pushed Lysa Arryn through the Moon Door (Season 4, Episode 7), and Barristan Selmy’s death was symbolized with wheat grass — part of his house sigil (Season 5, Episode 5).
“Luckily, [which death to portray] is one decision that’s made for me,” Ball says. “Imagine, for instance, if I chose to illustrate Jon Snow’s ‘death’!”
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Jon Snow died in the season five finale, but was resurrected early in season six. HBO wouldn’t have wanted Ball to memorialize his death quite yet, given its temporary nature.
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I guess they want to get everyone into the medical system so that when you are about to die then can put you on life support with or without your consent. That way you will reach a point where you will be happy to take yourself out just to get out of the torture of lying there tied to machines. The devil would prefer that he get you to sell him your soul, but he will settle for you to commit suicide. SELF MURDER as your last act before you leave this earth. Thinking that you would then be refused entry into heaven and become his property.
Don’t let them kid you that it is not murder. If you out of pride and rebellion determine that YOU WILL be in control of the time and place of your death, than that is a complete and total act of REBELLION against GOD, and taking your life before your appointed time IS MURDER. It shows absolutely no faith in GOD, and without FAITH it is IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE GOD.
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The paper elicits how the late-nineteenth-century theatrical tradition of staging Hamlet and the aesthetic tradition of representing Ophelia intertwined to produce the modern necro-aesthetic. Caught between death and beauty, but excluded from the ontological predicament of the Shakespearean story,Ophelia became a model of turn-of-the-century feminine subjectivity(subsequently marked in contemporary aesthetics by the blend of refinement and sophistication). The visual discourse of representing dead Ophelia—driven by the compulsion to “see” on the canvas what was not “represented” on stage—filled in the cognitive-narrative gap in the staging of the story.Visualized as “blind to everything external” and “blissfully elsewhere,”as Hegel put it in his Aesthetics, Ophelia provided a platform for the interconnection of the theatrical, visual, and linguistic discourse of the time.The image of her dead body thus solidifies the core of the death-driven feminine subject, “shattered by something intrinsic to her very being,” to quote Hegel again. The paper draws on the socio-economic aspects of the nineteenth-century gender relationswhich eventually came to glorify the image of an emaciated, fragile woman, with Ophelia being a central figure in the equation.
Norse mythology is a rich tapestry of gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures, all intertwined in a complex cosmology that explores the themes of life, death, and the afterlife. At the heart of this mythology lies a pantheon of deities, each representing different aspects of existence. Among these figures is Hel, a significant and often misunderstood character who embodies the complex nature of death within Norse beliefs.This article delves into Hel’s role and symbolism, uncovering her importance in the Norse mythological landscape.
II. Who is Hel?
Hel is the daughter of the trickster god Loki and the giantess Angerboda, making her a figure rooted in both divine and monstrous heritage.Her lineage places her within the chaotic realms of Norse mythology, where she often represents the darker aspects of existence.
A. Genealogy: Daughter of Loki and Angerboda
Hel’s parentage connects her to significant figures in Norse mythology.Loki, known for his cunning and mischief, and Angerboda, associated with the giants,contribute to Hel’s dual nature as both a deity and a being of darkness.
B. Physical description and characteristics
Hel is often described as having a strikingly unique appearance. According to various sources, she is depicted with a split visage: one side of her face is beautiful and bright, while the other is decayed and ghastly.This duality symbolizes the balance between life and death, reflecting her role as a guardian of the dead.
C. Role as the ruler of Helheim, the realm of the dead
As the ruler of Helheim,Hel governs the realm where souls of those who did not die gloriously in battle reside. This realm is distinct from Valhalla, which is reserved for warriors who die heroically. Hel’s domain underscores the Norse belief that not all deaths are equal, and she plays a critical role in the afterlife journey.
III. Hel’s Domain: Helheim
Helheim is a complex and foreboding place within Norse cosmology, serving as the final resting place for many souls.
A. Description of Helheim and its significance in Norse cosmology
Helheim is often depicted as a cold and dark realm, surrounded by icy rivers and mountains.It is a place of shadows and silence, reflecting the somber aspect of death.Unlike Valhalla, which is a hall of feasting and glory,Helheim represents a more neutral or even bleak afterlife.
B. The nature of the souls that reside in Helheim
The souls that dwell in Helheim are primarily those who died of old age, illness, or misfortune. These souls are not punished; rather, they exist in a state of neutrality, emphasizing the Norse view that death is a natural part of life.
C. Differences between Helheim and other afterlife realms, such as Valhalla
Valhalla: A glorious hall for those who died bravely in battle, where warriors feast and prepare for Ragnarok.
Helheim: A more somber realm for those who did not die in combat, where souls reside in a state of rest.
IV. Symbolism of Hel in Norse Mythology
Hel’s character embodies several key themes within Norse mythology.
A. The duality of life and death in Norse beliefs
Hel represents the inevitable nature of death,serving as a reminder that life and death are two sides of the same coin.This duality is a recurring theme in Norse stories, where the cycle of life is intertwined with the acceptance of death.
B. Hel as a representation of inevitability and acceptance of death
In a culture that valued bravery and honor in life and death,Hel personifies the acceptance of mortality. Her existence encourages an understanding that death is not to be feared but accepted as part of the human experience.
C. The feminine aspect of death and its cultural implications
Hel’s feminine representation of death challenges traditional views of death as solely a male domain.Her portrayal encourages a more nuanced understanding of death, integrating feminine qualities of nurturing and acceptance into the concept of the afterlife.
V. Hel in Norse Myths and Legends
Hel appears in several key myths that highlight her significance within the Norse narrative.
A. Key stories involving Hel (e.g., the death of Baldur)
One of the most notable stories involving Hel is the death of Baldur, the god of light and purity. After his death, his mother, Frigg, pleads with Hel to release Baldur from her realm.Hel agrees, but only if every being in the world weeps for him.This tale showcases Hel’s power and the respect she commands in the mythological hierarchy.
B. Hel’s interactions with other gods and beings in Norse myths
Hel often interacts with other deities, including Odin and Frigg, reflecting her integral role in the pantheon. These interactions often emphasize the respect and fear other gods have for her, as she holds the fate of souls in her hands.
C. Analysis of how these stories reflect societal attitudes towards death
Through Hel’s narratives, we see how Norse societies viewed death not as an end but as a transition.The stories reflect a culture that honored the deceased and acknowledged the inevitability of death, fostering a complex relationship with mortality.
VI. Hel’s Cultural Impact
Hel’s influence extends beyond ancient texts, permeating modern interpretations of death and the afterlife.
A. How Hel has influenced modern interpretations of death and the afterlife
In contemporary culture, Hel’s character has sparked interest in the feminine portrayal of death,challenging traditional narratives that often exclude women from this domain.
B. Representation of Hel in literature, art, and popular culture
Hel appears in various forms of literature, from fantasy novels to poetry.
Visual art often depicts Hel with her dual visage, symbolizing the complexity of death.
In popular culture, Hel has been featured in movies, video games, and television series, highlighting her enduring relevance.
C. Contemporary perspectives on Hel as a symbol of empowerment
Many modern interpretations view Hel not just as a goddess of death, but as a powerful figure who embodies resilience and acceptance.This perspective aligns with contemporary discussions surrounding women’s roles in mythology and society.
VII. Comparing Hel to Other Death Figures in Mythology
Hel’s portrayal can be contrasted with death figures from various mythological traditions.
A. Brief overview of death figures in other mythologies (e.g., Hades, Anubis)
Hades: The Greek god of the underworld, often depicted as a stern, male figure.
Anubis: The Egyptian god associated with mummification and the afterlife, also male but with nurturing aspects.
B. Comparative analysis of Hel’s attributes and roles with these figures
While figures like Hades and Anubis embody authority and control over the dead, Hel’s dual nature and feminine qualities present a more complex view of death. She is not merely a gatekeeper, but a nurturer of souls, reflecting a more inclusive approach to the afterlife.
C. The uniqueness of Hel’s feminine portrayal in contrast to male counterparts
Hel’s feminine aspect adds depth to the understanding of death in Norse mythology, allowing for a richer narrative that embraces both nurturing and inevitability. This contrasts sharply with the often masculine portrayals of death figures in other mythologies.
VIII. Conclusion
Hel stands as a significant figure in Norse mythology, embodying the complexities of death and the afterlife.Her role as the ruler of Helheim and her interactions with other gods highlight the importance of understanding death within the cultural context of the Norse people. As we explore Hel’s symbolism and narratives, we gain insight into the feminine representations of death, fostering a more inclusive understanding of this universal theme.
Sacrifice in the Norse Religion
Sacrifice was not only practiced by the gods in Norse mythology; it was also a common practice among the mortal inhabitants of the nine realms.People would make sacrifices to the gods in exchange for protection, prosperity, and victory in battle.These sacrifices could take many forms, including offerings of food, drink, animals, and even human blood.
One of the most common forms of sacrifice in Norse society was the offering of animals, such as sheep, cattle, and horses, to the gods.These animals were often slaughtered and their blood was spilled on altars or sacred stones as a way to honor the gods and seek their favor. The meat from the sacrificed animals would then be cooked and shared among the community as a sacred feast.
Human sacrifice was also practiced in Norse society, although it was less common than animal sacrifice. In times of great need or during important rituals, people would offer up human lives to the gods in the hopes of gaining their favor. These sacrifices were often carried out in a ritualistic manner, with the victims being chosen carefully and prepared for their role as offerings.
One of the most famous instances of human sacrifice in Norse mythology is the story of the hero Sigurd, who was sacrificed by his father in exchange for victory in battle. Sigurd’s father believed that by offering up his son as a sacrifice, he would ensure the gods’ favor and secure victory for his people. However, Sigurd’s death ultimately led to a tragic chain of events that resulted in his father’s downfall and the loss of his kingdom.
The concept of sacrifice in Norse mythology is a complex and multifaceted one, encompassing both physical offerings and spiritual sacrifices.It reflects the Norse belief in the interconnectedness of all things and the idea that by giving up something of value, one can gain blessings and protection from the gods. source
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Have you noticed that just how many shows on television is somehow related to DEATH?
“Death.” What a frightening and horrific five-letter word! It is a word most of us would gladly go through life without ever needing to use or encounter, a word that without much regret should be deleted from any encyclopedia and language. It is a word that embodies everything we fear, a word summarizing all the pain and suffering as well as describes the deepest sense of despair that comes with being born a mortal being and being destined to die. (It carries no fear or torment for those who are in CHRIST)It is also—without any comparison to most other unpleasant experiences—a word and a topic that is mostly found missing in mainstream sociology books. This is quite surprising. Death—for all practical intents and purposes such a most natural, normal, and common occurrence in human life—is mainly conspicuous by its absence from most sociological treaties and research reports.(not if you look, there are plenty of studies and documents related to death and plenty of teachings, though most of them are false)It is not a phenomenon or topic that the majority of sociologists find immediately relevant to their studies of a multitude of other seemingly more important research concerns. This routine neglect of death is far from only a sociological folly—it is also found in many other places in social life.
Death is and remains a conundrum to humans, a great unknown inaccessible to experience—at least when it comes to experiencing one’s own death. Death is the perpetual enemy of any human meaning-making. Despite so many attempts to define death in definitive terms or to explain it, it escapes definition and explanation—it is the ultimate void, the emptiness that cannot be described with the experience and language available to us.Death, at the same time, defies our reason, challenges our continuous meaning-making endeavors, frightens us, and invigorates us to live our alltoo- mortal lives.Death challenges our reason, our mental faculties, and our rational minds. To humans, death is mostly an incomprehensible but inescapable part of life— death is anticipation, something that we constantly (often with some disbelief and resignation) await until it finally happens. As Svend Bjerg (1975) has once suggested, we cannot experience and therefore cannot comprehend “death itself” but we do have access to the “thoughts of death” that people—across different times and places—have entertained, expressed and reproduced in writings, paintings, belief systems, and rituals. All of which are misleading and inaccurate.
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DEATH is NOT BEAUTIFUL. It is not natural or normal. Death is the final ENEMY. JESUS CHRIST defeated Death. Those who KNOW and LOVE HIM, will NEVER DIE, though their bodies will fail, their spirit will move on to be with the Lord. Those who are alive and remain when he returns to the Earth WILL ACTUALLY PHYSICALLY NEVER DIE! Their bodies will be instantly changed into their IMMORTAL SPIRITUAL BODIES!
22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming. 24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. 25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.1 Corinthians 15
PAGAN BELIEFS IN REINCARNATION are a deceit. The circle of life does not apply to humans who are made in the Image and likeness of GOD. We are appointed ONCE to die. We do not keep recycling. We have one stint on this Earth in which to come to KNOW our Lord and receive HIS Redemption and Resurrection.
27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die,but after this the judgment: 28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. Hebrews 9
The Bible presents death as separation: physical death is the separation of the soul from the body,and spiritual death is the separation of the soul from God.
Death is the result of sin. “For the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23a). The whole world is subject to death because all have sinned. “Sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned” (Romans 5:12). In Genesis 2:17, the Lord warned Adam that the penalty for disobedience would be death—“You will certainly die.” When Adam disobeyed, he experienced immediate spiritual death, which caused him to hide “from the Lord God among the trees of the garden” (Genesis 3:8). Later, Adam experienced physical death (Genesis 5:5).
On the cross, Jesus also experienced physical death (Matthew 27:50). The difference is that Adam died because he was a sinner, and Jesus, who had never sinned, chose to die as a substitute for sinners (Hebrews 2:9). Jesus then showed His power over death and sin by rising from the deadon the third day (Matthew 28; Revelation 1:18). Because of Christ, death is a defeated foe. “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” (1 Corinthians 15:55, KJV; cf. Hosea 13:14).
For the unsaved, death ends the chance to accept God’s gracious offer of salvation: “People are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). For the saved, death ushers them into the presence of Christ, “to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8, NKJV; cf. Philippians 1:23). So real is the promise of the believer’s resurrection that the physical death of a Christian is called “sleep” (1 Corinthians 15:51; 1 Thessalonians 5:10). We look forward to that time when “there will be no more death” (Revelation 21:4).
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Top 10 Bible Verses About DEATH [KJV] With Inspirational Explanation
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Where is death found in the Bible?
In short, death is found throughout the entire Bible. We don’t have space in this blog post to break down each individual verse. So what we are going to do is highlight a few of the verses and then look at 7 truths we can learn about death in the Bible.
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The Bible tells us that ultimately the same destiny awaits every person—we all must face death. The good news is Jesus Christ overcame the power of the grave by sacrificing His life on the cross and resurrecting from the dead in victory. With these Bible verses about death, we’ll explore what the Bible says about our final destiny and why believers don’t have to live under death’s shadow.
What Does the Bible Say About Death?
The shadow of death is real. The book of Ecclesiastes reminds us that all humans must live with the knowledge that one day they will die. Death is our unavoidable earthly destiny. In the New Testament, the book of Hebrews reveals that the devil, who is the ruler of this fallen world, holds the power of death. Thankfully, God sent His Son as Savior to defeat the devil and overcome death and hell.
According to the Bible, when Jesus Christ died on the cross and then rose to life again, he broke death’s power. The penalty for sin is death, and Jesus paid that price for us with His own life. When he died on the cross, he descended into the grave, grabbed the keys of death from Satan’s grip, rose victorious, and then ascended into heaven.
Through Christ’s death, believers are given eternal life. Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life” (John 5:24, NLT).
Death Is the Destiny of Every Person
Physical death is the gateway to eternal life with God through Jesus Christ. Christians do not need to fear death because death is not a loss but the final victory. Eternal life forever in God’s presence awaits us on the other side.
Ecclesiastes 9:2
The same destiny ultimately awaits everyone, whether righteous or wicked, good or bad, ceremonially clean or unclean, religious or irreligious. (NLT)
Ecclesiastes 9:5
For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten. (ESV)
Genesis 3:19
By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” (ESV)
Romans 5:12
When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned. (NLT)
Ecclesiastes 8:8
None of us can hold back our spirit from departing. None of us has the power to prevent the day of our death. There is no escaping that obligation, that dark battle. And in the face of death, wickedness will certainly not rescue the wicked. (NLT)
Hebrews 9:27
Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, (NIV)
The Shadow of Death
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. (ESV)
Revelation 6:8
I looked up and saw a horse whose color was pale green. Its rider was named Death, and his companion was the Grave. These two were given authority over one-fourth of the earth, to kill with the sword and famine and disease and wild animals. (NLT)
1 Timothy 6:7
For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. (NIV)
Job 1:21
“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.” (NIV)
Job 14:2
We blossom like a flower and then wither. Like a passing shadow, we quickly disappear. (NLT)
Jesus Christ Conquered Death
Philippians 2:8
And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. (ESV)
Hebrews 2:14–15
Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he [Jesus] himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. (ESV)
1 Corinthians 15:26–27
And the last enemy to be destroyed is death. For the Scriptures say, “God has put all things under his [Christ’s] authority.” (Of course, when it says “all things are under his authority,” that does not include God himself, who gave Christ his authority.) (NLT)
Revelation 1:17–18
When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.” (ESV)
2 Corinthians 4:10
Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies. (NLT)
1 Corinthians 15:54–57
Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled:“Death is swallowed up in victory.O death, where is your victory?O death, where is your sting?”For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. (NLT)
John 11:25–26
Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?” (NLT)
Life After Death
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. (NLT)
Romans 8:38–39
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NLT)
2 Corinthians 5:1–5
For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands. We grow weary in our present bodies, and we long to put on our heavenly bodies like new clothing. For we will put on heavenly bodies; we will not be spirits without bodies. While we live in these earthly bodies, we groan and sigh, but it’s not that we want to die and get rid of these bodies that clothe us. Rather, we want to put on our new bodies so that these dying bodies will be swallowed up by life. God himself has prepared us for this, and as a guarantee he has given us his Holy Spirit. (NLT)
2 Corinthians 5:15
He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them. (NLT)
Philippians 1:20–21
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. (NIV)
1 Corinthians 15:20
But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died. (NLT)
1 Thessalonians 4:14
For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died. (NLT)
Proverbs 14:32
The wicked are crushed by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die. (NLT)
Psalm 116:15
The LORD cares deeply when his loved ones die. (NLT)
Revelation 21:4
He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” (NLT)
John 14:1-4
“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.” (NLT)
Jesus said, “Let the dead bury the dead,” in response to a disciple who wanted to spend time at home before committing himself to the Lord. Jesus said, “‘Follow me.’ But the man replied, ‘Lord, first let me go and bury my father.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God’” (Luke 9:59–60). This man may have wanted to fulfill the oldest son’s duty to bury the father, to be near the father in order to obtain an inheritance, or to remain near the body of his father for up to one year to rebury the bones, a practice of some Jews at the time. In any event, Jesus’ answer makes clear that this request would have involved putting tradition or the disciple’s own desires ahead of serving Jesus.
But who are “the dead” whom Jesus referred to as being the ones to bury their own dead? The word dead is used in this passage in two different senses. It is apparently a paradox and is used very effectively. The Jews used the word dead often to express indifference toward a thing or to express that something has no influence over us. To be dead to the law (Romans 7:4), to be dead to sin (Romans 6:11), means that the law and sin have no influence or control over us. We are free from them and act as though they are not.
So people of the world are dead to Christ.They do not see His beauty, nor do they hear His voice or desire to follow Him. Only His “sheep” will do those things(John 10:27). The people of the world are those whom the Savior describes here as the (spiritually) dead who should bury the (physically) dead. Let people, He says, who are not interested in My work, and who are “dead in sin” (Ephesians 2:1), take care of the dead. Your duty is now to follow Me.
While Scripture, and Jesus, are clear that we are to honor our parents(Ephesians 6:2), we have to understand that Jesus is to come first, and this would have been especially so in this instance,that is, with a direct command from the Lord. Peter, Andrew, James, John, and Matthew recognized the Lord and followed Him at once(Matthew 4:18–22; 9:9). The thing to which the man who wanted to bury his father was called was of more importance than any earthly consideration, and, for that time, Christ chose to require of the man a very extraordinary sacrifice to show his sincere attachment to Him.
As regards the people of the world, nothing is more important than responding to the gospel.This requires that the gospel be preached (Romans 10:14), so once we make the decision to follow Jesus and preach His good news, we must deny dead, worldly pursuits and comforts, and do the Lord’s work.Jesus wants followers, not professors, and those who are spiritually alive will be instruments in the Lord’s hands to call others to new life in Christ.
Corinthians 15:55 O death,where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victorythrough our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of the Christian faith.It is not A TRUTH of Christianity it is THE TRUTH of Christianity.No other religion challenged death, hell, and the grave and won.With other religions the grave always wins. No other religion can point to the hope of a resurrection.
Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross and His shed Blood alone pays the price to redeem mankind from sin and the resurrection alone was proof of God’s acceptance of His sacrifice. It was our justification and declaration of righteousness before God. As one great preacher said, “Christianity is the only religion in the world with a virgin womb at one end and an empty tomb at the other end.Jesus defeated sin, satan, death, hell, and the grave.His victory is ours by faith in Jesus. We are born again or birthed into His victory (1 John 5:4).
There are so many blessings of the Cross and Resurrection of Jesus that affect our past, our present, and our future.
Its power can cancel out a life of past sin, justify us, and give us a new beginning Romans 4:25; 2 Corinthians 5:17.
Its power and life is available for conquering present sin Romans 5:10; 6:14, and give us power over our adversaryLuke 10:19.
What a blessed hope its power makes available for our future over physical death. His Resurrection from the dead was a guarantee and a prelude to the resurrection of His people (Romans 8:11).
The Bible calls it our Blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our Lord Titus 2:11-14. What a glorious day that will be and because it could happen at any moment we ought to purify ourselves as He is pure (1 John 3:3) and be zealous about preaching the Gospel.
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