Behind the Mask: Exposing the Darkness Behind Halloween

Every October, streets fill with laughter, costumes, and candy as millions of people, Christians included among them, join the world in celebrating Halloween. It appears harmless enough: children dressed as superheroes, homes decorated with pumpkins, and neighbors gathering in good fun. Yet beneath the surface of this cultural festivity lies a spiritual reality the modern Church too often overlooks. Behind the Mask: Exposing the Darkness Behind Halloween uncovers what history and Scripture reveal about this night of shadows. Author Scott Asselin takes readers on a compelling journey through Halloween's ancient origins, exposing how its customs and symbols trace back to pagan rituals rooted in fear, death, and the worship of spirits. From the Celtic festival of Samhain, when it was believed the boundary between the living and the dead grew thin, to the Church's later attempt to "Christianize" the observance as All Hallows' Eve, the story of Halloween is one of compromise and confusion that continues into the present day. With clarity and conviction, Asselin demonstrates that Halloween's fascination with darkness is not accidental but intentional, a reflection of the very works Scripture commands believers to reprove. Drawing from early church writings, historical evidence, and modern testimonies from those once involved in witchcraft and occult practices, he reveals that what the world calls entertainment often mirrors the enemy's oldest strategy: deception disguised as light. This book is more than a historical examination; it is a spiritual call to discernment. Asselin invites readers to examine the subtle ways in which the enemy uses culture to dull the believer's sensitivity to sin and normalize what God condemns. He reminds us that Satan's most effective weapon has never been open destruction, but subtle deception, cleverly reasonable, socially acceptable, and even religious in tone. Through practical biblical teaching, Behind the Mask offers clear steps for guarding the heart and home against deception. It encourages believers to stay anchored in the Word, guided by the Holy Spirit, and devoted to the purity of Christ's light in a world that celebrates darkness. The book also provides seven biblical tests for discernment, helping readers recognize truth from error in matters of faith, culture, and personal practice. Asselin concludes with a powerful challenge at what he calls "the altar of decision." Each reader is invited to weigh what they have learned and to respond, not with fear, but with renewed devotion to Jesus Christ, who has already triumphed over every work of darkness. As Colossians 2:15 declares, Christ "spoiled principalities and powers," displaying His victory openly through the cross. Behind the Mask is not a book of superstition or sensationalism, it is a voice of warning and wisdom for the modern Church. It calls believers to reclaim spiritual discernment and to live boldly as children of light in a culture increasingly comfortable with the shadows. Whether you are a pastor, teacher, parent, or believer seeking to understand the spiritual implications of Halloween, this book will challenge what you've assumed, deepen your conviction, and strengthen your walk with Christ. Discover the truth. Expose the darkness. Walk boldly in the light of Christ.