Now I don’t want to get into a theological debate. But this entire notion of Satan as an adversarial force to G-d, isn’t that Manichean? It’s foreign to Judaism, which sees Satan as a mere angel given the job of tempting humanity, prosecuting the sinners in the heavenly court, and then carrying out the punishment decreed in the next world.
I thought the Catholic Church rejected Manichean theology during the Middle Ages. I have no idea what Islaam has to say about the nature of Satan, although I doubt they would agree that they are on the side of evil, and would claim the reverse.
Anyway, it’s all neither here nor there. I believe they are truly monotheistic, and that’s WHY I despise their faith. They make belief in The One G-d into a hateful thing, openly advocating murder and bigotry. They are to monotheism what fascism is to secular democracy. Superficially the same starting premise, but unacceptable other conclusion due to fundamental errors.
this is pretty close to how I see it. But the bible does say that Satan is the enemy of God. He tried to put himself in God's place and to this day is the enemy of mankind (see the serpent in the garden)
I thought the Catholic Church rejected Manichean theology during the Middle Ages.
Could be. I'm Pentecostal Christian, I'm not Catholic. I have no idea what Islaam has to say about the nature of Satan, although I doubt they would agree that they are on the side of evil, and would claim the reverse.
Islam worships satan. They're just too stupid to admit it.