It is amazing that in the 21st century that there are still billions of people who believe in the devil. It makes one wonder if there is any hope that humankind can awaken and see reality. Most religions are still teaching such nonsense to their children. What child-abuse that is! Do any of these people ever really stop to think for one moment about what they believe? It seems doubtful.
Who could believe that there is this most powerful evil being living in hell and taking great effort to control humans into doing his bidding? How can anyone in his or her right mind believe this? That is the key: they are not in their right mind. They are acting out of pure conditioning of the worst kind. They are letting ignorance rule their lives. It is ego fear that is blocking the flow of intelligence within their lives.
We all see evil everyday on the news and in our lives, but it is not some devil causing this evil. If there is a devil, it is ego. However, ego does not really exist, nor does the devil. Our fear of evil and the insecurity of the ego go hand in hand. Rather than look at what we are doing in our own minds, we look out and put the blame on some figment of the imagination and call that dream the Devil.
So, religions have kept this nightmare alive to keep flock of sheep busy worrying about what will happen to them when they die if they are not part of the "chosen ones". It has always been a control trip perpetuated by those who want to stay in power.
Too many people use the idea of the devil as an excuse for doing what they perceive as evil, "The Devil made me do it!" What nonsense! Ignorance is the cause of what seems to be evil, and ego is that ignorance.
It would all be very funny if it were not for all the suffering the belief in the devil has caused for thousands of years. Millions of people have lost their lives or suffered torture because of this mindless belief. To think of all the children growing up with the fear that there is this most evil being, that if he can get his hands on you he will torture you forever and ever, is beyond sad. It is one of the most evil things any adult can do to a child. If you are one of those teaching your children this madness, then shame on you. Wake up, look at it with your eyes wide open, and see clearly what madness this dream is. Don't take the spirit out of the hearts of your dear children.
I was very lucky that I never believed in such nonsense. Nor did I believe in Santa Claus or religion. I was very spiritual in my own way but could never be brainwashed into believing what was clearly wrong.
How can anyone believe that what used to be an angel, was cast out of heaven and took up residence in hell in order to try to control everyone into doing evil? Do any of you believe such a story? I hope not.
The church will continue to preach such nonsense and the followers keep on dreaming their nightmare. And they will give their hard-earned money to the church for no reason. It is like paying your jailer for keeping you locked up. Wake up! Stop dreaming and stop following anyone or any church. The only hell you will ever know is the one you are now living in. A hell caused by misunderstanding and the greed of the church. Free yourself and your children from such insanity. Live your life fully and happily as you go deeply within your own heart/mind to find the Truth that will really free you. It will free you from your own blind conditioning, which is the closest thing to the devil you will ever meet.
