Does the devil exist?

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  1. remnant

    remnant Well-Known Member

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    Most religions recognize the existence of a supreme deity. Others are based on man being a determiner of his own destiny and aver that there could be no higher power. I have had the chance to be around long enough to see that there is a wicked power in existence and and which complicates man's destiny. Do you think the devil exists?
     
  2. Rainman

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    I believe that the devil is real. Though I haven't had many encounters with the supernatural some people have. And I believe the stories they tell. If I were to say that the devil isn't real, I'd be lying but as with everything else spiritual there's no way anyone can prove that the devil exists. You just have to believe.
     
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    Empirical evidence is lacking here if we are talking about this with this approach. Posteriori, a priori ... It is very vague and no one can tell you yet, whether devil exists or not. We can speculate about it and we can say what we think about it but under no circumstances we could say for sure that it exists. It is a silly question actually because we do not have the evidence and we are making it a legit question.
     
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    Yes he exists. He is a fallen angel charged with ruling over hell and punishing those that arrive there. He isn't the source of evil, he is the reaction to it. We are the source of evil. All of us have the potential to do terrible things, he just deals with those of us that give in to the darkness within without seeking guidance and forgiveness from God.
     
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    Some say that it is not a personal devil but rather the absence from God that allows evil.
     
  6. anorexorcist

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    I personally don't because I'm an agnostic but it's pretty obvious that religious people created the good and the bad parties... And basically all the dynamic (or at least in Catholic Church) is based on the good and bad, heaven and hell.
     
  7. manoharb

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    I believe If 1human have great strength and If he is using it for bad purpose or using to prove his ego or superiority. If he is interested in slavery he is a devil and such devils we saw in society many times. so devil's identity is not limited only upto 1 person like God. We believe all have same destiny so God is 1 for all of us. but devil is not 1, devils are many but they are lowlife because of ego. Devil's existence in society reminds existence of God.
    there is also another logic, Devil is true disciple of God because Strength of Devil reminds human name of God.
    word Devil have many definitions,but God is end of all definitions.because God concept starts beyond Ego, If 1 God have definition then he is not God. You can't describe god in 1 word like 'creator'. God is beyond definitions. that's why Devil is lowlife because he have some limitations because of Ego and who have Ego, he destroys himself by any way. God just become reason of his death. Devil is like a bubble which blasts because of ego. time to time.
    If God have any definition then God and Devil both are same.
     
  8. manoharb

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    I believe , Never hate Devil, only Love God. because, Devil is lowlife and God word is beyond life and death. Only that's message by ancient Mythology. but some writers,authors made it more dramatic and entertaining like Hollywood Movies. sometimes people get sentimental after watching movies or reading ancient mythologies. they must understand it's a story, 3hour show,its true or fake you just read it, watch it. and try to control their emotions. instead of hating devil.
     
  9. Alex

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    Personally I believe the devil is something that has been created to represent evil. The fact is evil does exist but that is a choice that humans have, to do good or evil deeds. I don't think there is one entity that controls evil which the devil is supposedly meant to signify, but each has the capacity to do good or bad, and just as light represents good traditionally, the dark represents the evil side. It just seems easier to classify that way for some people.
     
  10. briannagodess

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    I don't know for sure if the devil exists... But I do think that there is evil dwelling in the hearts of some people. There are those people full of resentment, anger and hate. And for me, something dark resides in them. I don't know if we can consider that the devil. What I do know is that these people have sad and difficult lives. You can not believe in a higher being, but you don't have to let hate and resentment dwell in your heart.

    For me, we are what we want to be. We become moral beings by choosing to do good. We become criminals by choosing to steal, lie and murder people. So despite all the debates about your inner conscience and a holy spirit, it's still up to you. And if you choose evil to dwell in you, then that's your own decision.

    The good thing is, it's never too late to remove this evil. Any time you want it to be gone, you can do so with just enough willpower and motivation.
     

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