According to your beliefs, are there some people who are simply evil? As in tools of the devil?
Also, why was the devil cast out of heaven, according to the bible? I always thought it was b/c he asked too many questions and god was an arrogant asshole...
2006-09-08 04:32:54 · 21 answers · asked by mutterhals 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Despite popular opinion, I am looking for an answer. See some of my other questions for pure christian insults...
2006-09-08 04:38:05 · update #1
Ah yes, the holy loop hole of "free will"...
2006-09-08 04:41:53 · update #2
Yes I am an arrogant asshole and I just might be the devil, hisssssss!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-08 04:49:29 · update #3
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2006-09-08 04:35:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
This simply has to be the most ridiculous thing I have heard thus far today. I am sure there are rogue spirits impersonating human beings in this world, but did not God give to man, "free will"? This I do beleive, because we are free to choose and beleive what we will. If a man wishes to follow a path of evil, then he can make it so. If a man wishes to choose a path of righteousness, he can make it so. Like the saying, "I think, therefore, I am". However, someone is going to say there were/are "evil" people put on Earth. I think we all pretty much got equal opportunity to pursue what we will.
I was always taught in Christian church growing up, (I no longer go) that the "Devil" was thrown out of heaven because he got some lesser angels and tried to overthrow God.
2006-09-08 04:39:30 · answer #2 · answered by Goddess of Nuts PBUH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marked by the devil, then you give the devil the same power of God. I think not. What most likely happens is that there are those that accept the belief in devils or devil and find it very inviting cause then one does not have to live up to anything other than the lowest denominator of the world. Usually these people find out very quickly that those that present themselves as evil and powerful from evil, can control others into believing that they are evil too, this then gives the devil/evil person the power he wants and thus....walla he has control over life and death, that those who fear of such things, gave him.
the idea of a devil certainly is cast from heaven for if it is not of God then it is not allowed. Bye bye to such beliefs, you will find no such beliefs in heaven.
2006-09-08 04:40:54 · answer #3 · answered by kickinupfunf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, some people open themselves up for demonic oppression and some are dedicated to the devil by their parents, which give the devil legal rights . Now the good news is , God is stronger than the devil and when someone wants to come to God through Jesus, He will accept them. The bible says , Greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world. This is talking about asking Jesus to come into your heart and He is stronger than the devil. A person who is a Christian can get deliverance. Your comment about God was disturbing, but I guess it was spoken out of ignorance.The devil was kicked out of heaven because of pride, he thought he would like to be worshiped like God.
2006-09-08 04:40:52 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People are sinning so bad, that it is them who has allowed the mark of the devil placed upon them. The mark of the devil is placed on the heads of only the ones who allows it, mainly because they have done nothing to save themselves. They do not believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, so they can be saved from the mark. When you refer to the Christians, they too can have the mark upon them , it they do not live by what they preach and are taught. Do not put much time into thinking about the devil. Just make sure you think of only God.
2006-09-08 04:42:31 · answer #5 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good might be percieved evil by others and evil likewise. How do you determine everything deem correct or right in the first place. Eg: A praying mantis eats her mate alive. evil? There is no absolute in nature. Religions existed for a purpose, propaganda and politics.
And why was the devil cast out of heaven. Ans: So it is written, and it is done.
2006-09-08 04:44:56 · answer #6 · answered by flubberghasted 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Yes, there are people that are simply evil...take for instance Osama bin Laden (spelled right?) He is pure evil. Look into his eyes. There's no life, no emotion. He is being used by the enemy. He kills innocent people, that is evil.
Lucifer was cast out of Heaven because of his pride and because being apart of the story wasn't good enough, he wanted the story to be about him (selfish, pride). He also wanted to be worshipped, like God.
I will not comment on your last comment, as you are trying to in-site anger. I won't go there.
May you find the grace of the living God and His Son Jesus.
((Try reading the Holy Bible...it's awesome!))
2006-09-08 04:35:31 · answer #7 · answered by Salvation is a gift, Eph 2:8-9 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When Jesus was on the earth he cast demons out of people.
One man had a whole legion of demons in him.
Satan was cast out of heaven because he was a trouble maker.
He caused Eve to sin and then Adam. Then he tortured Job.
And has caused sickness death and it said woe for the earth.
Because he is a butt head who causes trouble.
God didn't throw him out for asking questions.
God said to seek knowledge was a good thing, not a bad thing.
God isn't arrogant but patient because he doesn't want anyone to be destroyed but to live.
2006-09-08 04:39:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not according to the Christian's beliefs, it was written in the Bible circa 60 AD.
It is not that they are the devil's tools, per se. In the seven year tribulation, people receive a mark to be able to buy and sell;
Revelation 14:9-11, "And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name."
If you read the book of Ezekiel, you will see that Satan was booted from the presence of God for pride.
2006-09-08 04:38:18 · answer #9 · answered by TubeDude 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all, you should be more respectful.
second, I don't think you're asking this question because you really want an answer. I think it's because you're an angry person and you want a reaction.
But no, I don't think anyone is evil. I believe God can save anyone.
The devil was cast out of heaven because he became too proud and wanted to become like God.
2006-09-08 04:36:28 · answer #10 · answered by ryanjamesm 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Evil can take hold in people and yes, the devil does use that to his advantage, but these people do have free will and can choose to turn their lives around to no longer be influenced by evil.
God through Satan out of heaven because he no longer belonged there. Heaven is for those of us who honor and love God as He loves us, unconditionally.
2006-09-08 04:38:15 · answer #11 · answered by CatholicMOM 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋