i mean we're they brothers/sisters? was satan an underling of god that rebeled? im sorry was really not much on religion but i'm trying now and i'd like to know as much as possible
2007-04-03 03:28:50 · 9 answers · asked by trunkstrunks21 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Satan was originally a good angel, created by god. He was not created evil, or as an evil force in the universe (as if we needed one!) contrary to what some believe.
The reason behind why he is now called 'Satan' is because he misused the free will that he was given and decided that he knew better than god and wanted people to worship him instead.
The name 'Satan' literally means 'enemy' or 'opposer' and so this is the name that he came to have after he rebelled against god.
The bible shows that he coerced the first human pair into rebelling against god, and therefore raised the issue as to whether it was better for god's intelligent creatures to be independant of him or not. This has led to the world conditions which we see today.
However, the bible also shows that the time that Satan has been allowed is nearly up, and very soon god will remove him and the wicked elements of human society.
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Regards, Frax.
2007-04-03 06:14:19 · answer #1 · answered by Frax 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Satan was once an angel. While he was in heaven, he got so full of himself that he thought he might as well be equal to God. (which is impossible, because no one can be perfect like God) So, he was kicked out of heaven and actually took a third of all of the angels from heaven with him. They are called "fallen angels" and are now what we call demons.
Now, Satan and God are enemies, Satan is trying to stop people as much as possible from believing and trusting in God and God's son Christ. But, God will beat the devil one day, it says so in the Bible, so basically Satan has already been defeated!
2007-04-03 03:35:16 · answer #2 · answered by Scully 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Satan was a arch angel of position and authority. When God created him he was perfect in wisdom and beauty the bible says. There was no sin in him at all. However, Satan desired to be like God and he let those thoughts overtake him to the point of trying to take heaven. He of course was kicked out because he and his followers were too weak. There is no fellowship or mutual friendship with God and the devil. The devil is considered and enemy to God and he desires the destroy that which God loves the most mankind.
2007-04-03 04:52:19 · answer #3 · answered by super saiyan 3 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, Everyone told you what the Christians believe so I will go ahead and tell you what the Muslims believe...
God created Satan out of fire and he was in Heaven with God and the other Angels, when God created Adam he told Satan and all the other Angels to bow down to his creation...Satan thought he was better than Adam and rebelled so God sent him out of Heaven...
2007-04-03 06:01:43 · answer #4 · answered by January00 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is allot to ascertain about the Mormon church. The things you listen on the internet has a tendency to be gossipy and both pretend or twisted. it really is totally almost consistently out of context of the full. as an celebration, Mormons have self assurance that devil and Jesus are brothers. it is this kind of be conscious play which will be used by technique of a lawyer to curl the minds of a jury. someone would ask why the church teaches issues which aren't from now on thoroughly spelled out in the bible. it really is because the Mormon church isn't a bible church any more advantageous than the historic Christian church turned right into a bible church. The bible is a compilation of historic files, no longer a preparation guide on Christianity. The church receives it really is suggestion from the unique source so someone who's conscious Mormonism, will also understand what the bible files are about. i ought to point that you tell her that you ought to prefer to take heed to larger about Mormonism. tell her that you aren't from now on attracted to growing to be a member of yet merely attracted to learnig. she will be able to ask the missionaries over to her domicile. The missionaries like to teach. they'll coach everybody who will listen, even if the guy isn't rather fascinated. you'll then understand why Mormons have self assurance what they do.
2016-12-03 04:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satan was an angel in Heaven called Lucifer. He was the most beautiful angel in all of heaven, and he was the Cheribum whose wings overshadowed the Almighty God... the most respected position in heaven next to God's.
Lucifer then became pridefull of his position and beauty, and decided to overthrow God and take His position, he was then kicked out of heaven. He and God are now total enemies.
2007-04-03 03:34:23 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is...well...God. He created the angels. Lucifer was one of the greatest angels. The problem was, he wanted to be God himself, not just an angel. He rebelled and God kicked him out of heaven. God doesn't have any brothers or sisters. So you're closer with your second choice.
2007-04-03 03:32:43 · answer #7 · answered by gatech-dragon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satan was one of Jehovah's angels and he became jealous and he wanted the glory that only Jehovah could posses. Basically Satan was one of Jehovah's most powerful angels (but not nearly as powerful as Jehovah) that rebelled against him
2007-04-04 15:43:10 · answer #8 · answered by Patrick S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they play poker every thursday.
2007-04-03 03:49:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋