Evidently our Pontiff has no problems calling the author of evil by name: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/a-modern-pope-gets-old-school-on-the-devil/2014/05/10/f56a9354-1b93-4662-abbb-d877e49f15ea_story.html
Why shouldn't we believe in Satan? He and his ilk get lots of mention in the Bible. FWIW it's often mentioned that the greatest trick he's ever done was convincing most humans he doesn't exist.
I've never met a demon personally even if I believe I've met some evil people. But I've seen Hell in eyes of recovering alcoholics & addicts, so I'll go for the whole enchilada with no problem.
But I won't start imitating Flip Wilson and scream how "The Devil made me do it!" every time I slip into sin. We DO have free will and should hold ourselves accountable when we submit to temptation.
About Me
- Subvet
- A Catholic who follows Rome & the Magisterium. I'm against gay "marriage", abortion, embryonic stem cell research, euthanasia, human cloning. Altar girls, Communion in the hand, Eucharistic Ministers and "Protestant" music in the Church doesn't bother me at all. A proud American retired submarine sailor. Our borders should be secured with a 10 ft. high fence topped by concertina wire with minefields out to 20 yards on both sides and an additional 10 yards filled with warning signs outside of that Let's get energy independent NOW! Back Israel to the max, stop appeasing followers of the Pedophile Prophet. Pro 2nd Amendment, pro death penalty, Repeal all hate crime legislation. Back the police unless you'd rather call a hippie when everything hits the fan. Get government out of dealing with education, childhood obesity and the enviornment. Stop using the military for sociological experiments and if we're in a war don't micromanage their every move. Kill your television, limit time on the computer and pick up a book. God's will be done and may He have mercy upon us all.
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