. False religion and heretics aren't quite the same flavor of enemy to God (it is debatable if either is a true enemy, actually), but it is undeniable both are among the many tools the Antichrist employs.
This is actually my point. I can see if scripture said "If you did not know of me, you are from satan" but he was very blunt when he said (paraphrasing, its 4am) "You
already knew me and you turn from me." The former says you were ignorant (but what god would punished the ignorant?). The latter says you knew (in your heart--anti-christ doesnt know god like that) who I am and you chose to walk away... and for some odd reason in scripture punishes individuals for what their heart tells them. I mean, I disagree with scripture but what you said is debatable because "even though they arent the true enemy" they are still givin the kick regardless.
Good thing I didn't say anything like that then
Kehehe. Yeah. You understand my point, right?
If I said that, and my faith was dominate and very influencial in your town and country, to where your laws where govern by the spirits and ancestors and the god of abraham was pushed aside as a pagan god, wouldnt you feel kind of insulted if I told you that the Spirits have said there is an anti-spirit among you believers....and, consequently....to whomever follows against the spirits will, I dont know, drown in rich dark chocolate?
Isnt that kinda odd to place you in my belief when you have no clue what I mean by spirits, nor believe in the spirits I believe in...so basically, youre an apolytheist (if thats the correct word).
Why would the Spirits punish you for something you dont know?
I always scatch my head over that mainstream christian belief.
But you do get my point with that example, right?
(I know what you are saying is the christian teaching. That, I cant debate. Its the logic behind what you are saying that just sounds off. Not right or wrong, but logically doesnt make sense.)