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Originally posted by karoly aczelNo, that would be God. He doesn't want another tower of babel.
My understanding that it is about division and separation...
Originally posted by karoly aczelThe Bible makes it clear in the Tower of Babel story that God does not want a unified human race. So it wouldn't make any sense for the Devil to be working for God and trying to create division.
Huh?
I think I know what you mean ..
Anyway I'm not inclining to disagree, it was just a comment to kick of the thread...
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneObviously a loaded question but it is because of Satan and his negative affects on religions worldwide that Jehovah would have a people for his name. Isa 12:4, Acts 15:14.
In what ways do you believe that Satan has influenced the JWs and what they teach?
Originally posted by galveston75where does it say that? not trying to be argumentative, but for clarification. I know Isaiah 14:12 mentions Lucifer (morning star) but a contextual reading leans more towards that reference being the King of Babylon.
Yes the scripture speaks of satan transforming himself into an angel of light. A trick he uses against humans...
Originally posted by galveston75Are you implying that just because a religion has Jehovah in its name, it cannot be under the influence of Satan?
Obviously a loaded question but it is because of Satan and his negative affects on religions worldwide that Jehovah would have a people for his name. Isa 12:4, Acts 15:14.
Originally posted by galveston75It is possible he drives people when they like their sports teams to
Is it possible that Satan has influanced religions and what they teach?
Originally posted by twhiteheadHe doesn't want a unified human race if it is unified under upon the
The Bible makes it clear in the Tower of Babel story that God does not want a unified human race. So it wouldn't make any sense for the Devil to be working for God and trying to create division.
Besides, much of the division in religions is caused by the multiple translations and interpretations available for the various religious texts. If God didn't wa ...[text shortened]... is in the Old Testament, the Abrahamic religions must all have it as part of their philosophy.
Originally posted by KellyJayWould not those who have the idea that all religions other than their own are influenced by Satan tend to drive them apart?
It is possible he drives people when they like their sports teams to
the point of really hating others who favor other teams, so yes religion
and everything else that drives people apart is something he would
had a hand in. I also don't believe he can do by himself, but he as
a hord of demons to assist in his efforts.
Kelly
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneWhy limit it to all but your own, it isn't like everyone isn't under some
Would not those who have the idea that all religions other than their own are influenced by Satan tend to drive them apart?
Originally posted by KellyJayWell if being unified is not inherently good, then being divided is not inherently bad, so why does everyone seem to attribute division to the Devil?
He doesn't want a unified human race if it is unified under upon the
wrong foundation, being unified all by itself isn't a good or bad thing.
Kelly
Originally posted by KellyJayAre you implying that the teachings of all religions have been corrupted by Satan? If not, which ones do you believe have not been corrupted?
Why limit it to all but your own, it isn't like everyone isn't under some
type of spiritual assult in or out of religion, even Jesus had to deal
with Satan's assult on the truth.
Kelly