"spiritual warfare" means different things to different people. The term itself is not found in the scriptures, but the concept is taught. Two of the most commonly associated passages were written by the Apostle Paul.
"For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in heavenly realms." Eph. 6:10-12
2006-09-30 03:30:36
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answered by K 5
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Spiritual warfare is the most dangerous game around. I don't believe in Satan, people have to take responsiblity for their own actions. I don't think anything divine is going to kill off the human race, I think we'll be able to destroy ourselves just fine.
As far as "Messiah" goes, no matter what you call Him, Mohammad, Jesus, Buddah, whatever. It's all the same. Read and learn all you can about other religions before making any judgement on them.
"Judge not, lest ye be judged."
2006-09-30 10:30:27
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answered by mindrizzle 3
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Spiritual warfare is a term applied by religious people to their own attempts to destroy the self esteem and world esteem of others. Generally this is accomplished by accusing others of being demon possessed and or evil and proposing that the Earth is ruled by an evil one called Satan who is at war with and cast down by a good one in Heaven. If destruction of the self esteem and world esteem is successful, then religious people may follow spiritual warfare with spiritual reconstruction. Spiritual reconstruction involves convincing other to surrender their own authority to make up their own minds about self and world to ideological authorities who claim to know the truth about the existence and will of God. Communities of faithful believers use both spiritual warfare and spiritual reconstruction in the hopes of convincing others to join them in their neverending quest to convert the entire world to their particular beliefs.
2006-09-30 10:39:47
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answered by H.I. of the H.I. 4
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I know that if god is powerful , no satan can exist ndependent of god and do anything aginst God .
So such stories should be false and beg the question. They render God as a powerless and helpless being .
Such stories strike at the very root of the belief in the existence of God .
2006-09-30 10:27:38
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answered by diamond r 2
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The bible was written by bronze age men who wanted to be able to influence people...it's usually the people who read the bible that realize this and realize it is so BS. I doubt uve read it urself, it obviously reflects the views of a roman-aged person not a god, reffering at least 3 times to the 4 corners of the earth...HEY! The earth is round!!!!!
2006-09-30 10:26:44
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answered by Anonymous
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(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds)
I'm ready for battle, man: My loins have been girded with truth. I've got on the breastplate of righteousness, helmet of salvation, shield of faith, sword of the spirit. My feed are shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.
It's war . . but I know I'm on the winning side.
2006-09-30 10:29:42
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answered by Seeker 2
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Of course, it is going on right now as we know it. It is basically Satan battling against God, so that His children can walk away from Him.
2006-09-30 10:25:23
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answered by whackiejackies 3
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Any true believer belives in spiritual warfare. However, the enemy cannot be at my house bugging me, and at your house bugging you at the same time..he is NOT omnipotent. He can send his minions to mess with us ....but we have the name of Christ...
2006-09-30 10:25:16
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answer #8
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answered by heresyhunter@sbcglobal.net 4
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Pay a visit.
http://www.budsas.org/ebud/ebdha030.htm
2006-09-30 10:30:25
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answered by AAA 2
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It is like a twister dissipating on a mountain.
2006-09-30 10:23:46
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answered by Anonymous
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