If you where the devil what would you do.

Nothing.

create totse.

Sit there and plot evil schemes but then not carry them out because i spend too much time on the internet

Get all my minions to make me a pool in the shape of a guitar.

Cheers,

Lost

*LAUGHS OUT LOUD AT LOST*

That was pretty good ! *winks*

If I were the devil, I'd apologize and beg God to let me back into Heaven.

But I am a woman, and tend to be overly sentimental. *grin*

a strat?

If I was the devil, I would exist only in the minds of the delusional.

Actually, if I were the devil (knowing that my fate was sealed), I would convince everyone that I didn't exist by saturating every stimulii that mankind experiences.

Basically, I'd do what he did. (might as well be good at what you do, even if it is evil)

Instead of scheming to get souls, I’d simply sit back and let society’s crumbling moral structure bring me all the sinner’s I could ever need.

I'd run for President twice in a row, convince everyone I was a complete incompetent, and blow up Iraqi children so that greedy entrepreneurs can use their 8-ton SUVs to carry their fat cross-eyed kids to McDonald's and Blockbuster.

quote:Originally posted by Hexadecimal:

If I was the devil, I would exist only in the minds of the delusional.



quote:Originally posted by Tyrant:

I'd run for President twice in a row, convince everyone I was a complete incompetent, and blow up Iraqi children so that greedy entrepreneurs can use their 8-ton SUVs to carry their fat cross-eyed kids to McDonald's and Blockbuster.

I would put more stock in air conditioner manufacturing and Freon production.

Tyrant -

As much as I respect your opinion, I have but one thing to say to you:

Farenhype 911

Watch it. It's great.

if i was the devil i'd kill you all

and you would end up in hell getting ass raped by jesus... for eternity.

quote:Originally posted by Digital_Savior:

*LAUGHS OUT LOUD AT LOST*

That was pretty good ! *winks*

If I were the devil, I'd apologize and beg God to let me back into Heaven.

But I am a woman, and tend to be overly sentimental. *grin*

Digi, there's a couple passages in the bible where lucifer and god kick it. I don't remember if it specifies where, but I imagine god wasn't hanging out in hell.

That's like me saying, yea, I live in a nice big house, I think I'll go hang out in my cramp college dorms...

Cheers,

Lost

quote:Originally posted by Tyrant:

I'd run for President twice in a row, convince everyone I was a complete incompetent, and blow up Iraqi children so that greedy entrepreneurs can use their 8-ton SUVs to carry their fat cross-eyed kids to McDonald's and Blockbuster.



HEY!! dont call my fat kids, cross-eyed... LOL J/K..they arent fat, or cross-eyed

Digital_Savior:

I've heard about it. Is it really good?

By the way, I'm not whining about Bush cos I'm a Kerry fan; in fact I pretty much ensure my participatory absence in modern political affairs. If Kerry had been elected, it would've been Kerry's fault, as far as I was concerned.

Either way, greedy entrepreneurs with 8-ton SUVs that spawn fat, cross-eyed hatchlings deserve to have salt poured on them so they shrivel up like slugs.

Lost, care to explain ?

I am pretty sure I understand your point, but I don't want to assume.

Are you saying that there would be no benefit in asking for forgiveness ?

I think she means that God and Satan seem to hang out regularly, as is indicated by passages such as Job, which probably means Satan hangs out with God in Heaven.

Really good is not a phrase that applies, in my opinion, Tyrant.

I only say that because it is a political documentary of sorts.

But it is valuable, and noteworthy, if you are interested in both sides of any given coin.

And I agree with you...such greed and gluttony is deplorable, no matter the source.

I do not, however, agree that Bush is responsible for such things. It was happening long before he was a twinkle in the Bush Family Empire's eye.

That is not to say he is not a player in that wretched game, but I truly believe he has done his best, and overcome some pretty formidable walls (to withstand such scrutiny and ridicule for 4 years, and then offer yourself up as a sacrifice to do it all over AGAIN is commendable [or arrogant; take your pick], in my opinion.)

There are many things that the American public do not know about him (common knowledge type of things), but this thread was not created for the purpose of debating the liberal media.

Suffice it to say that none of us are perfect, we are all selfish in different ways, and I in NO WAY envy his position as Commander In Chief of a country that can't decide what it wants, and detest's the air that he breathes.

I saw a bumper sticker the other day that is probably not "new", but it is new to me. I think it drives my point home:

"Well-behaved women rarely make history."

Or something to that effect. Obviously, Bush is not a woman, but going against the grain, and sticking to your guns, is something that is abhorred during conception, but is praised after time and fruition.

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Tyrant - He (Lucifer) certainly doesn't anymore.

There is one reference when Satan goes back up to Heaven to talk to God after he has been barred for eternity, but it was just to talk.

If you all would like the verses, I will find them.

He is most definitely not "kickin' it" up there...his domain is the earth now. And after judgement, off to Hell.

If you believe in such things. ;-D

quote:Originally posted by Digital_Savior:

*LAUGHS OUT LOUD AT LOST*

That was pretty good ! *winks*

If I were the devil, I'd apologize and beg God to let me back into Heaven.

But I am a woman, and tend to be overly sentimental. *grin*

hmmm... that reminds me of something.

I remember reading that some earlier churches actually did pray for the redemption of the devil or something.

I guess since according to Christianity(according to some), god doesn't actually forgive in the human sense, rather required Christs sacrifice, maybe its impossible, if Christ only died for humans.

I never got that though - why didnt satan just sorta beg for forgiveness. :S

quote:Originally posted by Digital_Savior:

Lost, care to explain ?

I am pretty sure I understand your point, but I don't want to assume.

Are you saying that there would be no benefit in asking for forgiveness ?

Yea, because god and satan arent enemies. Satan meaning "opposer" is the opposer of humans, not god. God and satan are tight like woa.

Cheers,

Lost

If I were the devil, I'd rally all the sinners, and make hell the more desirable of the two areas. Then, the "good" people in heaven would look down and think, "damn I thought I was going to be rewarded." In other words the devil wouldn't punish his followers, it's probably a big party down there. It's not like the devil works for god, doesn't hate him, think he's better, so logically he'd make hell kick more ass than heaven to spite god's will.

I'm sure it is.

quote:Originally posted by LostCause:

Yea, because god and satan arent enemies. Satan meaning "opposer" is the opposer of humans, not god. God and satan are tight like woa.

Cheers,

Lost

Satan/Lucifer are not the Devil's God-given names. The closest we have is the Hebrew title Heleyl Ben-Shachar, which means "the brilliant one, Son of the Morning."

"Lucifer" is Jerome's direct translation in his Vulgate (4th century) of the Septuagint's Greek translation, as heosphoros, "morning star", literally "bringer of the Dawn".

The word “Satan” actually means “slanderer” or “accuser”.

To contrast what you said (that Satan and God are buddies), I will tell you what Christians believe, based on scripture:

Revelation 12:7 - "And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. 9The great dragon was hurled down–that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him."

Obviously, the dragon is Satan, and he most definitely rebelled against God here. God handed him his bags, and forced him to live outside of His presence.

Doesn’t seem like something God would do, if He were “friends” with Lucifer.

Ezekiel 28:12-14: Son of man, raise a lamentation over the king of Tyre, and say to him, Thus says the Lord God: "You were the signet of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone was your covering, carnelian, topaz, and jasper, chrysolite, beryl, and onyx, sapphire, carbuncle, and emerald; and wrought in gold were your settings and your engravings. On the day that you were created they were prepared. With an anointed guardian cherub I placed you; you were on the holy mountain of God; in the midst of the stones of fire you walked. You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created, till iniquity was found in you."

God was happy with Lucifer at some point, and that changed.

1 John 3:8 - He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

He was the first sinner. God went out of His way to “destroy the works of the devil”.

Luke 10:17 - And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.

This shows a change in the relationship between God/Angels. Lucifer and his legion of rebellious angels fell out of favor with God. The "fall of Satan" doesn't refer to any particular change of residence, but is a symbolic way of saying that he is being humbled and defeated by the actions of the apostles. This fits with Old Testament language regarding the fall of nations and kings.

Colossians 2:14-15 - Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

Jesus defeated Satan and all spiritual forces of evil at the cross.

Revelation 12:11 - And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

The testimony and work of Christians is helping to defeat Satan.

Revelation 20:10 - And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever

Satan will finally be defeated and his destiny is in the lake of fire.

Revelation 12:17 - Then the dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to make war against the rest of her offspring–those who obey God's commandments and hold to the testimony of Jesus.

Satan and his demons currently wage war against God’s kingdom.

Matthew 25:41 - Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.'

God made Hell especially for Satan, and his minions. What a good friend !

DOES IT SOUND LIKE GOD AND SATAN ARE BUDDIES ?

If you need more, ask me.

By the way, I found the scripture that talks about Satan’s visit(s) to Heaven.

Job 1:6 - Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.

Job 1:12 - And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.

Job 2:1 - 1Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD.

Job 2:7 - So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown.





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quote:Originally posted by Digital_Savior:

A bunch of stuff

I don't know if its relavent to this, but I remember Lostcause mentioning that she was raised Jewish/Wiccan (odd combination ) or something.

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*LAUGHS*

Ummm...I dunno.

And I dunno that if she WAS, that it would be relevant.

*shrugs*

Ask her.

Lucifer "the light bringer"

was Venus, the planet, the

"morning star". It has been

referred to as a sentient god in

some ancient traditions.

That is the lucifer mentioned in the

bible, not satan the fallen angel.

Of course, christianity has turned

many old gods of nature into the

lord of evil. That is because

the devil is just a representation

of the natural man, that the

hierarchy strives to suppress.

You are basing that viewpoint on the inerrant word of God, right ?

If not, there is nothing to support your ideas.

The Bible is the ONLY proof we have of what happened, how it happened, and why it happened (or will happen).

I love it when people speak with authority about God and His creation, when they clearly do not follow the teachings of the only written "instruction manual".

Viraljimmy:

Care to cite your source on that one?

quote:Originally posted by Digital_Savior:

Satan/Lucifer are not the Devil's God-given names. The closest we have is the Hebrew title Heleyl Ben-Shachar, which means "the brilliant one, Son of the Morning."

"Lucifer" is Jerome's direct translation in his Vulgate (4th century) of the Septuagint's Greek translation, as heosphoros, "morning star", literally "bringer of the Dawn".

The word “Satan” actually means “slanderer” or “accuser”.

To contrast what you said (that Satan and God are buddies), I will tell you what Christians believe, based on scripture:



That's all true, but I assumed you were talking from a christian perspective. And the christian perspective is that Satan is the devil (a characatuer(sp) of Lucifer) whose mission is to prove to God that humans are not worthy of ruling over the angels.

Since, I don't believe in any of that, it really doesn't matter to me. But, that's Christianity.

Cheers,

Lost

Id make myself nothing more than an apparition and drive the most sane, powerful world leaders comletely insane, Imagine the mayhem that would cause mwahahaha.

I'd play heavy metal music for all eternity in the ears of those who despise it, I'd make everything pink and fluffy - That's pure evil - while I sat above in heaven which is now my hell with a spliff doing whatever I goddamn please!

Nightsrose

This was an e-mail i had gotten quite awhile ago, i do not know it it is really Paul Harvey's words.

But for what it's worth, as a sower, i guess this may have been the reason i had kept this seed for so long....



IF I WERE THE DEVIL by Paul Harvey

I would gain control of the most powerful nation in the world

I would delude their minds into thinking that they had come from

man's effort, instead of God's blessings; I would promote an

attitude of loving things and using people, instead of the other

way around; I would dupe entire states into relying on gambling

for their state revenue. I would convince people that character

is not an issue when it comes to leadership.

I would cheapen human life as much as possible so that the lives

of animals are valued more than human beings. I would take God

out of the schools, where even the mention of His name is

grounds for a lawsuit. I would come up with drugs that sedate the

mind and target the young, and I would get sports heroes to

advertise them.

I would get control of the media, so that every night I could

pollute the mind of every family member with my agenda. I would

attack the family, the backbone of any nation. I would make

divorce acceptable and easy, even fashionable.

If the family crumbles, so does the nation. I would compel

people to express their most depraved fantasies on canvas and

movie screens, and call it art. I would convince the world that

people are born homosexuals, and that their lifestyles should be accepted.

I would convince the people that right and wrong are determined

by a few who call themselves authorities and refer to their agenda

as politically correct. I would persuade people that the church is

irrelevant and out of date, and the Bible is for the naive.

I would dull the minds of Christians, and make them believe that

prayer is not important, and that faithfulness and obedience are optional.

Hmmm... I guess if I were the devil, I'd leave things pretty much the way they are....

Good day