Skip to main content
SHARPER IRON
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17)
  • About
    • About Sharper Iron
    • Doctrinal Statement
    • Contact
    • Search
  • Forum
    • Forum Home
    • Comment Guidelines
    • Search
  • Account
    • Log in
    • Register

Day of the Dead: From Aztec goddess worship to modern Mexican celebration

By Filings on Wed, 10/30/19
Society & Culture
Halloween
Syncretism
Day of the Dead

“While Halloween has its origins in Christian tradition, Day of the Dead has indigenous roots as a celebration of the Aztec goddess of death.” - RNS

Related . . .

Topics: Halloween, Death, Hope, Christian Mind
  • Have Yourself a Hallowed Halloween
  • It’s back—the question of Christians and Halloween
  • God, Frankensteins, and More - The Opportunity for Generosity on Halloween
  • Christianity and the Dark Side—What about Halloween?
  • Religious tracts land in Trick or Treat bags

Pagination

  • Page 1
  • Next page

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

(ESV, Proverbs 15:1)

Footer

  • About
  • Contact
  • Search
  • Forum

Since 2005

Image
2005 SI Logo Image