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Hailey Bieber has claimed demons are "terrified" of her as she hit back against claims she's being a "fake Christian" by celebrating Halloween.
In an Instagram rant that has since been deleted, the 22-year-old model - who recently married Justin Bieber - said she celebrates the spooky holiday because, not in spite of, her religious beliefs.
Asked by a fan, "Halloween yes or no", the young star went on a bizarre rant about the originals of the festival.
"I'm a Christian. Do you have any idea what that means historically?" she wrote.
"It means I redefine everything in culture. Pagan feast of winter solstice? Oh that's now jesus birthday. Pagan Feast of Spring Planting? Oh that’s now Easter weekend. Pagan Celtic festival involving dressing up and warding off evil spirits? Oh now it's all saints day and we celebrate the victorious church that has been overcome by the blood of the lamb!!! Candy please!!!"
The model went on: "I'm not afraid of the world. I'm not afraid of any devil or demon or incantation. They are terrified of me. Halloween is now my holiday and I am claiming all candy for the glory of God and the celebration of the saints."
She added: "What now? I'll dress up however I like! My favorite characters, pop culture stuff, whatever. It’s my party and you're invited. I'm alive today and a Saint tomorrow. Give me candy."
Fans reacted with bafflement to Hailey's rant, with one tweeting: "Ma'am this is a Wendy’s."
Another joked: "I too am claiming all candy for the glory of god just fyi."
And a third laughed: "Me after the priest from fleabag looked into the camera."
Hailey has been open about her faith, having met husband Justin through the controversial Hillsong Church, which has faced claims of covering up child abuse cases and been compared to a cult.
In the Now with Natalie docu-series made by the church this year, Hailey appeared to discuss her religion on camera.
"I'm here to represent Jesus through me for other people - for his will to be done," she told the interviewer.
"I think that the second that we feel like we're too high and mighty, we're always reminded that it's not about us. Nothing is about me, or you, or really anybody. It's about us being a vessel for Jesus to be seen."
Hailey has also hinted children aren't too far off for the newlyweds, as she replied to comments on her Insta Story.
One asked her "Aren't u a Christian?" when she called for Halloween costume ideas, to which she responded: "Yes. I still dress up for Halloween."
And when another follower branded her a "fake christian", Hailey hit back: "Our kids are gonna celebrate too :)."
