From: raczka@HQ.Ileaf.COM (christopher raczka)
Subject: Re: Is satan really evil?
Reply-To: raczka@HQ.Ileaf.COM (christopher raczka)
Organization: Interleaf, Inc.
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 92 17:03:50 GMT

In article <30420@nntp_server.ems.cdc.com> pwhite@ems.cdc.com writes:
>> Why do some people believe Satan is evil? dosen't satan simply want us to
>> be ourselves,to make our own choices and morality?Lucifer seems to be
>> the opposite of god;he wants us to be us,not just computers whose
>> programs are scriptures.I don't belive in 'GOD' or Satan;but would
>> worship Satan if i did.if it is true,was Satan fighting for us as well as
>> himself?to free us from god's yoke?

   The first thing to realize is that Satan is a fallen Angel
   Satan is the opposite of Michael, not of God!
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   The Old Testament gives us an idea that Satan convinced a portion
   of the Angels that he was above God and by worshipping Satan, they
   were all thrown out of heaven and reside here, though unseen

   Jesus acknowledged Satan as the Ruler of this planet when he
   Satan tried to talk Jesus out of the Cross, when they meet in the
   mountains when Jesus came (there is an account of this in the NT gospels)

   The next thing to realize is there is spiritual warfare taking place
   there is a battle for human souls, mine and yours included

   Satan and his devils seek to devour your soul, and will go to
   any lengths to seperate us from the truth of Jesus. They will
   come in peace and in many disguises, but ultimately they want
   you to say no to Jesus to have your soul in their possesion.
   IF they get your soul and you get eternal suffering being seperated 
   from Jesus.

   Jesus died so that we might live with him forever. He won the
   Spritual War, but Satan will continue to battle for souls by trying to
   tell people that Jesus wasn't God, that Jesus was only a man,
   that Calvary was a hoax, that his resurection was a hoax ...     

   Jesus calls Satan the "Father of Lies ... a liar from the beginning"
   In the Bible from Genesis -> Revelation, Satan is presented as
   he really is and he will do anything to convince you that he
   is NOT a liar!               

   Again, Jesus won this battle for your soul on the Cross
   Satan was already defeated, he continues to battle for souls
   only to feed his apetite ... Satan is hungry and feeds on souls
   Those who reject and turn away from Jesus will become targets
   for his dinner menu

>> please,could i have replys on this issue?replys based on what satan did/
>> wants,not on statements from the bible saying he is evil or whatever;
>> after all,the bible is written by pro-god people.


>> what is so wrong about inventing your own morality?i follow my own
>> personal (atheistic) beliefs,i judge them adequate;i try to cause no pain to
>> others,actively try to help out people who need help,as well as attempt
>> to weaken religion if i possibly can.what is so wrong with my morality?
>> nothing that i can see.

    Jesus said, "What will it profit a man if he gains the WHOLE
                 world, but loses his soul?"
    So, nothing is wrong with having your own beliefs and opinions
    but who will fight for your soul ????? 

    Every day Jesus says "Follow me"
    He has already won the battle for your soul, it is up to you
    to present it to him before the enemy steals it


christopher
ROMANS 12:2
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		Mephistopheles ... ruthless, sleepless, unsmiling,
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                and adaptable 
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