The word satan referred to an accuser, especially in a law court (plaintiff). The name lucifer was the old name the planet venus (the morning or day star) and the first use was in reference to the king of babylon, who was compared to the morning star for his beauty, untill his arrogance caused his downfall and the downfall of babylon. Beelzebub (or baalzebub) was the pagan god of the philistine city of Ekron. The word daemon (demon, devil) meant any divinity ranking between men and gods. It also meant a guardian spirit, inspiring or inner spirit. The word Belial (also used to denote the supposed fallen angel) simply means something or someone who is useless or wicked.So why do people feel it's necessary to make up a spiritual bad guy to blame for their own bad decisions. No devil, demon, satan or whatever makes men do bad things, they are more than capable of doing evil all on their own. Even the idea of hell is a recent addition, based on hades of mythology and sheol (a grave).
2007-02-18
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