God and Satan

[Norfsex]

If Satan, who, as I understand, rules, create, and controls all that is evil and is said to be worshiped by various heathen groups and witches, doesn't that make him, more or less, a god himself?

Merriam-Webster's Definition of god-
"a being or object believed to have more than natural attributes and powers and to require human worship; specifically : one controlling a particular aspect or part of reality "

[Lackadaisical2]

You understand it incorrectly, unless you've got a different religion than me, in which case, yes he would count as a god.

[Hagstromia]

If satan was enemies with God, wouldn't he want to spite him by instead of punishing people in hell, he makes it better then heaven? I mean if god wants them to be punished, Satan would want opposite in theory, right?

BTW I don't believe in any of this shit

[The Murtunian Tribes]

If satan was enemies with God, wouldn't he want to spite him by instead of punishing people in hell, he makes it better then heaven? I mean if god wants them to be punished, Satan would want opposite in theory, right?

BTW I don't believe in any of this shit

That's an interesting theory, you should bring it up with God at the next board meeting.

[The Murtunian Tribes]

If Satan, who, as I understand, rules, create, and controls all that is evil and is said to be worshiped by various heathen groups and witches, doesn't that make him, more or less, a god himself?

Merriam-Webster's Definition of god-
"a being or object believed to have more than natural attributes and powers and to require human worship; specifically : one controlling a particular aspect or part of reality "

Satan does not rule, create, or control all that is evil. His role is more that of a prisoner/temptor/warden.

[Hagstromia]

Oh alright, thanks. Can't say I was wondering, but it crossed my mind

I'll bring it up after I ask why the easter bunny gives out rotten eggs.

[Brauzillia]

God is up there, but Satan is everywhere

[Threlizdun]

I've always thought that people that believe Satan influences there lives believe in dualistic Christianity rather than monotheism. Still, I don't believe in any of it myself.

[Nightkill the Emperor]

Satan is just God when he's pissed.

[Neucom INC]

Being a religious rationalist, Satan is all together a confusing puzzle that governs evil. If all, he tries to do that to be more evil than he seems. Insanity causes more vileness than hate. He does not try to smite God or do battle with humanity unless he thinks he's going to win.

[Hagstromia]

Oh alright, thanks. Can't say I was wondering, but it crossed my mind

I'll bring it up after I ask why the easter bunny gives out rotten eggs.

[Rolamec]

What about love and marriage?

[South East Europe]

Being a religious rationalist, Satan is all together a confusing puzzle that governs evil. If all, he tries to do that to be more evil than he seems. Insanity causes more vileness than hate. He does not try to smite God or do battle with humanity unless he thinks he's going to win.

Religious rationalist is an oxymoron.

[Neucom INC]

Oh alright, thanks. Can't say I was wondering, but it crossed my mind

I'll bring it up after I ask why the easter bunny gives out rotten eggs.

Double-post and accidental copy-and-paste?

[Neucom INC]

Being a religious rationalist, Satan is all together a confusing puzzle that governs evil. If all, he tries to do that to be more evil than he seems. Insanity causes more vileness than hate. He does not try to smite God or do battle with humanity unless he thinks he's going to win.

Religious rationalist is an oxymoron.

Thank you.

[Hresejnen]

The idea that non-Christians are in fact devil worshipers is a pretty new idea. Christianity is actually henotheistic without influences from misguided missionaries.

[Hindopia]

If Satan, who, as I understand, rules, create, and controls all that is evil and is said to be worshiped by various heathen groups and witches, doesn't that make him, more or less, a god himself?

Merriam-Webster's Definition of god-
"a being or object believed to have more than natural attributes and powers and to require human worship; specifically : one controlling a particular aspect or part of reality "

I believe that your understanding is incorrect. As others have pointed out, Satan is not the ruler of all things evil but rather one who tempts other to sin and rebel against God.

[Mushet]

It says nowhere in the bible that Satan runs hell

[TableRase]

What if, all this time, God (YHWH) was...wait for it... Satan! *gets struck by lightning for blasphemy*

[Jahada]

Well, my understanding is that Satan is not the opposite or enemy of God. He is the enemy of man because he leads them away from God. Plus, God is the one who allows Satan to exist in the first place, and he could get rid of him if he wanted to.

That's pretty *rational*, wouldn't you say?

[Olthar]

God is up there, but Satan is everywhere

Nah. I tend to stay out of some of the IC forums.


To be serious, though, no. As other people pointed out, in the Christian mythology, Satan is not actually the ruler of Hell.

[The Murtunian Tribes]

Well, my understanding is that Satan is not the opposite or enemy of God. He is the enemy of man because he leads them away from God. Plus, God is the one who allows Satan to exist in the first place, and he could get rid of him if he wanted to.

That's pretty *rational*, wouldn't you say?

Rationality has nothing to do with it. It's mythology.

[Free Soviets]

If Satan, who, as I understand, rules, create, and controls all that is evil and is said to be worshiped by various heathen groups and witches, doesn't that make him, more or less, a god himself?

yes. christianity has at least 5 gods. probably more, depending on the sect.

[Jahada]

Religious rationalist is an oxymoron.

I beg to differ.

[Jahada]

Well, my understanding is that Satan is not the opposite or enemy of God. He is the enemy of man because he leads them away from God. Plus, God is the one who allows Satan to exist in the first place, and he could get rid of him if he wanted to.

That's pretty *rational*, wouldn't you say?

Rationality has nothing to do with it. It's mythology.

You're missing the point. The point of that post was to explain the obvious relationship between God and Satan. Whether or not they actually exist is irrelevant.