The truth about "satan" devils, and demons . . . .psssst guess what, all of it is man-made garbage non of it Biblical!

Satan, devils, and demons:

Many modern traditions and Christianity places it’s belief on the good vs. evil so-called battle of God (YHWH) with one of His Created beings called the devil, satan, a demon. This is all rubbish but makes a good story and keeps people scared to death,  it also prevents them from searching out for truth. Many people live in constant fear of the devil of satan or of demons. They consider them to be invisible, wicked “spirit” (non-physical) beings. They are held to be responsible for doing untold harm to people and nations. Wars, civil unrest and the progress of evil political ideologies are all considered to be the result of demon or devil activity. They are held to be capable of entering the body or mind of a person, where they can destroy faith, induce bodily sickness or make the person mad. Some believe that demons attach themselves to objects such as books, furniture or jewelry, or live in houses and when misfortune strikes they will dispose hastily of the object suspected of harboring them.

A deliberate and analytical study of the Hebrew Bible’s teaching about demons (or devils) will show that there are no such true entities as demons or devils, or a persona called or named satan. These terms and figurative beings have been developed mostly from the New Testament (NT) Greek Bible writings through man-made “traditions” and the residue of primitive pagan cultures. We should not be involved with such beliefs or to fear them, since they do not exist as a real entity.

Basic simple definitions:

From Hebrew, into Aramaic, into English “Satan” the word means: an adversary or an opponent, the word can refer to angels (messengers) human or celestial, to men in powerful positions, and yes, even to YHWH (Yahweh the Almighty Sovereign Creator being). The word satan is not a personal name of anyone, but simply a position one takes, or is placed into by an action.

Demons, Demonic, from the Greek “Diamon” the word means “to demonstrate” in English (to know or to distribute knowledge). Notice the close spelling of the word to English. In the Greek NT writings the word is used mostly for “a bad” spirit or for those distributing “bad” or erroneous knowledge or influence (but not the super natural non-body entity type beings) but factions that come from the mouths (breath, spirit) of ordinary men having mental problems….!

Devil, devilish, from the Greek word “diabolos” it literally comes from two Greek words, dia “through” + bolos “to throw.” This is where we get our English words “dia-meter” and the word “ball” from. In English “diabolos” would literally mean a “through-thrower.” A “through-thrower” is someone like a slander, an accuser, or an individual that has the intent to malign someone else. Many times in the NT, the words devil and demon are used indiscriminately by translators, but a “diamon” is not a “diabolos.” These terms are most often references to physical attributes of “bad” or maligned behavior by individuals, and to some that may have physical or mental problems.

Devils are the objects of pagan worship – they are Idols of wood and stone!

In the Old Testament, devils are only mentioned on a few occasions. In every reference there is a connection with a false belief. For example, concerning the unfaithful nation of Israel we read: “They sacrificed to devils not to Aloah (Mighty One), to Alueim (mighty ones) whom they knew not.” (Deut. 32:17). Of Israel it was commanded: “They shall no more offer their sacrifices unto devils.” (Lev. 17:7). Speaking of the unfaithfulness of one of Israel’s kings we read: “He ordained him priests for the high places, and for the devils, and for the calves which he had made.” (2 Chron. 11:15).

In the New Testament Devils/demons are also pagan Idols

According to the Hebrew Bible, pagan gods have no real existence. So the Mighty One of the Bible, Yahweh — “the only true Mighty One” – declares ……“There is no Alueim (Mighty One) else beside Me; a just Power and a Savior; there is none beside Me. Look unto Me and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am the Mighty One and there is none else.” (Isa. 45:21, 22).

Since evils/demons are pagan gods, and have no real existence bond the craft of man, it follows that they have no existence beyond a physical carved or formed object of worship either! But does not the Bible speak of people being possessed by demons?—Yes it does, but only in a very restricted way:

- Demon possession is not mentioned in the whole of the Hebrew Bible.

- Demon possession is not mentioned in most of the Greek Testament.

- Demon possession occurs only in the Gospels and occasionally in the book of Acts.

A careful examination shows that demon possession in the Gospels and Acts, was a way of speaking about certain types of illness — most often epilepsy (e.g. Matt. 17:15) also for a psychiatric illness (e.g. Mark 5:1–15) note especially the words “in his right mind” in verse 15. The fact that Yahshua cured people with so called ‘demon possession’ does not mean that he believed that demons had a real existence. Today, we do not believe that people are really affected by the moon when we refer to them (perhaps unkindly), as LUNAtics, neither do we commit ourselves to believing in demons when we refer to a state of confusion as panDEMONium.

There was a reason why demon possession, as an explanation of certain diseases, was so popular in the time of Yahshua. There was a very good reason why Yahshua went along with the idea of demon possession. For those who will take the trouble to find out the facts, there are interesting and exciting discoveries to be made—discoveries which may affect your salvation!

What about “satan” in the book of Job?  Job is an ancient Folktale (it is fiction).

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