I am an atheist.
But, I will bet Simcha7 or arielb would not agree with you.
Here is a post in response to me from arielb...
To: Sir Francis Dashwood"Often it is claimed by the Neo-Pagans that Satan is only found in Christianity. How can this be if Satan is undeniably a Hebrew word adapted from the name of the pagan Egyptian god Set? The Jewish synod of rabbinical authority will deny that Satan even exists. This cannot be reconciled with the fact that it is a Hebrew word..."
I'm sorry Sir but that is incorrect. Please see http://www.beingjewish.com/basics/satan.html
Does Judaism believe in Satan?83 posted on 11/17/2002 4:32 AM PST by arielb
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/790001/posts?page=83#83
I would be interested in your opinion and any other research sources you can point me to.
I view "Satan" as a literary figure and a Hebrew word derived from the name of the pagan Egyptian god "Set." If you also noted Hobbes, he states:
"Which significant names (Satan, Devil, Abaddon) set not forth to us any individual person, as proper names do, but only an office or quality..."
If you did notice, I was making reference to the conflict facing Jews from the ancient times into the modern day. The story you presented further proves this.
As for the Book of Job, here is a link about the controversy surrounding it's origins: www.sacred-texts.com. Some claim it was Moses, others claim it is older. I find the topic of this thread to be fascinating and would be interested in hearing more from you along with both arielb and Simcha7 on these topics...
Sir Frances Dashwood,
If...you do not Believe In The Almighty Living GOD of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (Israel)?...Then why should you believe in or be "fascinated" by hasatan?
Only GOD...EL SHADDAI - The Holy One Of Israel can Save You from Your Sin and hasatan's grip.
hasatan is very, very real...just take a look around you.
Do you see evil in all of it's ugliness?
What and whom do you think...is alive inside of every Islamic or other Terrorist?
I CHOOSE to Believe and Trust in GOD - El SHADDAI - The Living GOD of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (Israel).
And I look forward to spending ALL Of ETERNITY with HIM!
Where will you be spending your Eternity?