More than 3000 years ago, people all over the globe believed in the existence of Satan.
The oldest chapters of the Bible were written by unknown hands.
The Middle Eastern regions were the devil's birthplace.
Satan, the person who makes Job's existence miserable, is not a demon.
Satan first appears as an angel-like being. He makes an effort to debate God.
Because Job remained faithful to God despite his trials, Satan is defeated in their debate.
As a result, everyone on earth must choose a side because virtuous people are rewarded and bad people are burned. Zoestra teaches that the universe is a battle between the good and evil
The good god was the god of light and order. The bad god was the god of chaos and darkness
He categorized the characters into good and bad god. The thought of evil and good then began
The gods were good and bad until one man called Zoroestra stood out
In ancient Persia which include Iran, Iraq and Syria, there were many gods
In Gospel, Jesus warns people that there is danger that awaits them called Gehana. It was the place where Jerusalem authorities would burn the bodies of executed criminals.
Hidris is also known as the god of wealth and abundance. Most people have believed for many years that Satan can make you rich. The underworld of Hidris does not have fire
Zoroestra was defeated by Alexander the Great and the Greek culture
The Greek introduced a large cast of gods in Israel who will shape the image of Satan
One of the gods was Hidris and had black beared and often sat on throne carrying a fox
The ancient Greek sees Hidris as the god of justice since people die they go to Hidris afterwards, Hidris decides whether people go to place of happiness or misery
Apocalyptic battle will take place where the good and the evil will fight till end
The book of Revelation points out that Satan was sent down by God and would be locked up several yaers to come
The name is found in the book of revelation and is called the Beast 666
Satan was behind the throne of Caesar. Satan is given one of mysterious name
Too many Jewish and Christians were prosecuted by Roman Empire
Satan has grown to a powerful figure and the Jewish land is ruled by Romans
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1st Century AD
The serpent that tempted Adam and Eve has long been thought to be evil.
It is from the dragon that it is thought that Satan inherits the feet
For many years, the dragon was the symbol of evil.
Satan was also perceived as a dragon or serpent that tempted Eve and Adam
The wings of the devil echoes that at one point he was an angel but the wings looks more like a dragon
Satan has a black skin and hair like Hidris who is the ruler of the underworld
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Dawn of Christian era
Such people should be punished and tortured to help them see the light
Churches claim that any person who disagree with them is working for the devil
Satan is also instrumental in keeping and maintaining the power.
The Christian Bishops now have real power supported by the state
The ones prosecuted religion becomes the official creed of the mighty empire
Roman Emperor converts to Christianity
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4 Centuries after Christ
Most Christian leaders perceived him as a threat
The most popular pagan god of all is Pan
Many Romans are still praying to the god of wind called Fatuma
The bishops are worried that the pagan gods are becoming way too popular
Under the protection of the Roman Empire Christian religion grows
Many people lost their lives for being suspected of working for Satan
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450 years AD
Islam and Christians suspect one another of being in a league with Satan
Some people were beginning to believe that Satan was even more powerful
The crusade turned into brutal 45 years’ war and several people lost their lives.
A crusade against Catalans was launched because they refused to be reconverted
Catalans of Southern France claimed that all material possession are evil
Church has shown its followers that Satan is a powerful enemy
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After 1000 years of Christianity (1209)
The torturing process was supposed to be limited without injuries
Often times the people in charge of the process defied the rules
However, the torturing process must follow a strict guideline
The torture must be done until the suspects confess
Pope Innocent iv ruled against Christians
He pointed out that those suspected of heresy must be tortured
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May 1252
The day is seen as unlucky day filled with roaming evil spirrits
It has somehow been linked with satanic forces
Since the purge of the knights Friday 13th has been regarded as evil
The pagan god was called Buffomet
He accussed them of worshipping a pagan god
King Philip makes witchcraft charges against leaders of the knights
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1307
Most people believed that witches were making pacts with the devil
There were also fears around the continent of Europe
There was suspicion some priests could use exorcism to invite the devil
There was a big worry that unscrupulous priest could take advantage of exorcism
Pope the 22nd ordered an inquisition to target sorcery and witchcraft
War against Satan has took ano
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1320
The most victims were women as they were susceptible to temptation from the devil
A campaign against witchcraft was started and lasted for 300 years
The woman managed to escape but her rescuer was captured and tortured to death
There were many claims that the woman killed her previous lovers
Dispute over land inheritance
A rich woman was accused of being a witch and having a demon lover
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1324
The witches also gather in Satan worshiping ceremonies
The book further explained that witches have the mark of Satan
The book pointed out that believing in witchcraft and not believing is herressy
The book is called Harmer of Witches
A book on witches is published by two Germans
1486
Understanding witchcraft was the way to deal with the devil
The era also saw an attempt to venture into science
Each one claim that their opponent is in a league with the devil
Each faction which is catholic and protestant accuses one another
Martin Luther led protestant revelation
The protestant revelation split Christianity into two
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1516
More than 150 people were also arrested and 19 women killed
Three years later another woman is hanged Massachusetts
Several red dolls were found in her home proving her guilt
In 1688, Irish woman is accused in Boston of bewitching some chidren
The devil travelled with the Europeans to this new world
New world led by Europeans called America
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1600
The Satan uses sweet products to lure people to commit sins
The Satan also had the capability to lure the consumers
He can solve issues such as chocolate and beer
The devil joins the world of business and helps solve problems
The figure of the devil takes a turn for the worst
The devil became a figure of fun and entertainment
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20th Century
The measures included imprisonment, torture and secret hearings.
The measures that were taken after the attack resemble the ones that were taken on Satan 400 years ago
Most American military leaders acknowledged that the enemy was the devil
It was easy to believe that it was purely a showdown between evil and good
The terrorist attack shook America and the world and many believed that evil forces did it
Massive Terrorist attack
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September 2001
