Good news: Candy tampering is a myth.

Better news: Chick tracts are REAL!

I used panels from these religious comics in flyers for my punk rock band in high school. (We were especially fans of “This Was Your Life.”) They’re unintentionally hilarious and full of misinformation. 

For example, this essay on the website where these comics are now available online:

Halloween: Kid’s Treat or Pagan Trick?

The widespread problem of harmful substances such as razor blades, drugs, poisons, needles, etc. being placed in the Halloween treats here in America is no accident. Testimonies of several ex-Satanists show that these children killed and injured by the “treats” are sacrifices to Satan (or Samhain). Satanists throughout the world continue to perform human sacrifices on Halloween.

It’s still pretty funny to me, and I could appreciate the entertainment value, except for one thing. Satanic panic has done far more harm than actual Satanism.

Happy Halloween, trick-or-treaters… and make sure if you’re going to be wary, that you beware the right people.

-BFH