Diane's side of the Halloween debate

Most private religious schools DO forbid the wearing of costmes that represent demonic forces or creatures, since by definition those things are of Satan. That said I am truly very sorry your nieces and nephews weren't permitted their trick-or-treat; that to my mind is taking it a lot too far, for who but a warped individual is actually going to think a four-yr old Dracula is truly a demon in disguise? No doubt those kids will grow up thinking that even playing cards is asking for trouble, or they will reject Christ altogether as being a legalistic killjoy. :(

Last year a child showed up at our door dressed as a head on a platter, complete with table. His was one of the most creative costumes I'd ever seen. As one who isn't too...