What roles does Satan play during this World Age><>?
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... given that you believe in him... \n\nHe created Paris Hilton...? You can't ask what Satan has done, your Satan hasn't done anything, he's just there, existing off in his corner. Any sinning being done is by mankind of his own will, the devil, Satan, Lucifer, whatever you might call him, is just a scapegoat so people don't have to take responisibilty for their own stupidity.
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A lot to read, but, I think the last sentence sums up the whole, as to what you ask. Yes, we may not be sure of the details between God and Satan, I believe this is a personal dispute. Ever hear people say about a Husband/Wife or two best Friends arguing; "You don't want to get in the middle of that"? I not going too, it between God and Satan. True we may be in the middle to some extent and too much to write on that.\nThe Bible does not give too much detail about Satan and in Job chapter 1 we see he is in Heaven talking with God about Job! I not understand God's full plan and it His choice. So, I trust Jesus and figure one day may know the deeper details. Hope this helps.
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Satan was kicked out of heaven and came down here on earth. \n\n2Cor. 4:3,4 says that he is the god of this system of things\nnotice it has a little g meaning it is not talking about the Almighty God\n\nJohn 12:31 says he is the ruler of the world. \n\nI mean if this world is bad because of satan not God.\n\nIf God were the ruler of this world then it wouldn't be the way it is now.
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Satan Cast Out of Heaven\n\nIn the early part of our century, there was a war in heaven. The Bible book of Revelation describes what happened: “And war broke out in heaven: Michael  and his [good] angels battled with the dragon [Satan], and the dragon and its [bad] angels battled but it did not prevail, neither was a place found for them any longer in heaven. So down the great dragon was hurled, the original serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth; he was hurled down to the earth, and his [bad] angels were hurled down with him.”\n\nWhat was the result? The account continues: “On this account be glad, you heavens and you who reside in them!” The good angels could be glad because Satan and the bad angels, or spirits, were no longer in heaven. But what about people on earth? The Bible says: “Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing he has a short period of time.”—Revelation 12:7-9, 12.\n\nYes, Satan and his wicked companions mislead and cause great woe for people on earth. These wicked angels are called demons. They are enemies of God. All of them are evil.
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Please ignore the idiot above.\n\nTry this link...\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Satanic_Verses_%28novel%29
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Yes we need to study our bible to show ourselves approved before God.\nJesus whipped Satan with bible scriptures. We can also whip Satan with bible scriptures. But beware, Satan knows those scriptures better than any mortal.
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I read the answers people posted and i must say i'm appaled. God gave satan domain over the earth to do with what he could.  He's trying to pull as many people away from God as possible, we are also entering the time where revelations is coming true, Jesus is going to return and it won't be an extremely long time.  This is the havoc that satan is causing because it's his last chance to keep people away from God.  He wants God's people to turn to him and away from God and many many people are, that why this exsistence is so hard, Satan is tempting, teasing and testing.   Stay on the right fork of the road my friend and you'll be just fine hun.
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THE DEVIL (satan and his followers) come in many variations to DECIEVE people and take them to HELL with them, when it is all over with.  Satan is an angel and HATE's all Human Beings, satan is not a Human Being. Satan has some powers,NOTHING like GOD IS.  Try the Spirits, to see if they are of GOD.  I am working on some study (BIBLE) to see if GOD put other HUMAN BEING's on other PLANET's.  Untill I get the TRUTH on this, I will treat all ALIEN's(in UFO's) as Satan and his followers.  BUT I will try the SPIRIT's just in case it's JESUS in HIS "frozen light ship", which by the way, is ALOT FASTER then the devil's ships, and ALOT MORE POWERFULL!!!!!!!!!
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A better question: Since Satan is so smart, would he REALLY make it so that "his work" can be picked out so easily? Satan could be GOD for all humans know; don't you think that would be the more ingenious move?
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The Bible teaches that followers of Christ will be riddiculed and will suffer for their beliefs. Consider the fate of 11 of 12 apostles - murdered for their belief. satan is the god of this age, the prince currently ruling. As such, all goodness and light is despised by those he claims and rules. Recognize that the things of God are "as foolishness" to those whose eyes are blinded and hearts are hardened. Pray for them. Good luck - and do not grow weary while doing good - galatians 6 6-10
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Wonderful question !!  If you could just pass this all around the world and ask for this.   If every human on Earth would take  your question and aim for this.  It is not too much to ask.     Un-fortunately, there is just the opposite.    satan is on a rampage and it usually effects the poor and angry people.   Yes,  you right on and IF we could do what your wonderful question suggests.
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no he is not. read the book of job again. the members of the heavenly court was coming to god and the deceiver with them and god ask satan where have you come from and satan said to and fro the ends of the earth seeking to destroy and devour.
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Eternity gets boring with no one to fight with.  ;)\n\nBut seriously, an interesting book on the subject is The Origin of Satan by Elaine Pagels.  It tells of how the view of Satan has changed from the Old Testament view of a divine agent into what most people recognize as Satan today and how that view may have been shaped by sociological factors.
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Satan was not the "best" but the most beautiful and he held a posistion that was one of the highest, a "coverer" Angels worshiped God like they do now before humans existed. Satan's source of greed and pride is from himself.
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In the short-term, it would make a ton of sense to fight with Satan. you will win some battles.\n\nIt would be like 3 americans vs. 45 terrorists. Sure it would suck to be those 3 dudes, but the U.S. is going to win, so you might as well die for a purpose, for freedom, for America. The 45 might win NOW--but later they are gonna get stomped anyways.\n\nSame here--Satan has props on earth because that's the way God set it up, but in the end God is in control and will win. So the thing to do is fight it out...whoever shares in Christ suffering will also share in his glory and powa' when he comes back to squash the devil for good.
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Of course, but Satan is not necessarily a bodily being, rather can incarnate if he were to so choose.  Satan is a concept more than a corporeal being, and basically means the Accuser or the Deceiver.  It is my understanding, from theological studies, that Satan is subordinate to Lucifer, or at most reflections of Lucifer.  Others believe that Satan and Lucifer are the same.\n\nI'll skip the part about the Babylonian Captivity and the Demiurge of Yezidism.  Although that is quite fascinating, it took me months of study to understand the role of the Demiurge, Shai'tan.\n\nIt is believed that the purpose of Satan is to test humanity, and to create spiritual entropy within an individual or group.\n\nimacatholic2 could best explain the Roman Catholic Church's position.
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Indeed, God is in the ultimate control.\n\nYet you need to understand that Jesus the Messiah has not returned yet, and Satan is the ruler/god of this world “system”.\n\nThe ‘secret’ organization that rules the world "system" is Heylel and his minions... he is the one who blinds the minds of the unbelievers... he also prowls among the Christians looking for someone to devour.  All of that stuff as the rumors about Illuminati, etc... is just nothing.  Heylel and his minions cause most trouble... by deceptive tactics.\n\nNone of the above should be a secret... the written Word of God has already told us about it.  It is only ‘secret’ to the perishing and deceived.