Well that’s not really in there, he is often described as an adversary. But it is notable that there are many times where he is used by god in a necessary way.
It’s a good goal. I was raised religious but actually left dogmatic religion precisely because I read the bible, and then parts of other religious literature from other faiths.
To me, it’s often too “of the times.” It doesn’t grow, and doesn’t stand up to the scrutiny of time
It’s the same idea as the actual Satan in the bible who is mostly just a dude given tasks by god to tempt people.
So the Devil is a good person? And it’s only you if you do what they suggest are bad?
Well that’s not really in there, he is often described as an adversary. But it is notable that there are many times where he is used by god in a necessary way.
Interesting. I am thinking I should really learn more about the bible, not out of a desire to believe but more as a desire to learn.
It’s a good goal. I was raised religious but actually left dogmatic religion precisely because I read the bible, and then parts of other religious literature from other faiths.
To me, it’s often too “of the times.” It doesn’t grow, and doesn’t stand up to the scrutiny of time