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is christianity monism (one god) or dualism (god and satan as opposing forces)? in my opinion, if satan has the power to create evil and go against god, then christianity is dualism. but if satan is a servant of god, then everything is from god, and so it's monism.
monism and dualism are about essence that created/is everything. is god and satan of the same essence?Shouldn't that be monotheism and polytheism?
it is bizarre. i view satan as a servant, nothing more, but i'm a minority christian. most give power to satan.The religions have always struck me as dualistic although I would not give Islam the same category for various reasons I can explain later. But Satan does have a shocking amount of power in Christianity and it is actually pretty bizarre.
is christianity monism (one god) or dualism (god and satan as opposing forces)? in my opinion, if satan has the power to create evil and go against god, then christianity is dualism. but if satan is a servant of god, then everything is from god, and so it's monism.
The religions have always struck me as dualistic although I would not give Islam the same category for various reasons I can explain later. But Satan does have a shocking amount of power in Christianity and it is actually pretty bizarre.
it is bizarre. i view satan as a servant, nothing more, but i'm a minority christian. most give power to satan.
Isn't monism basically pantheism, while dualism is panentheism?
God and Satan are not ying and yang. Satan is going to the lake of fire. But is allowed to oppose people so they can be tried and tested for reward in heaven. Good always triumphs over evil. For example Loving an enemy brings good to oneself from spiritual authority and personally and mentally. Honestly that is hard to do, but it helps when we do it. It also opens the door for brighter and more productive futures.is christianity monism (one god) or dualism (god and satan as opposing forces)? in my opinion, if satan has the power to create evil and go against god, then christianity is dualism. but if satan is a servant of god, then everything is from god, and so it's monism.
is christianity monism (one god) or dualism (god and satan as opposing forces)? in my opinion, if satan has the power to create evil and go against god, then christianity is dualism. but if satan is a servant of god, then everything is from god, and so it's monism.
God is divided but his division serves the one. Use paradox to pull yourself out of the imagined objective realm and get back into the subjective. Everything is revealed in the end.is christianity monism (one god) or dualism (god and satan as opposing forces)? in my opinion, if satan has the power to create evil and go against god, then christianity is dualism. but if satan is a servant of god, then everything is from god, and so it's monism.
Is not it three or more, God, Satan, Other angels, humans?is christianity monism (one god) or dualism (god and satan as opposing forces)? in my opinion, if satan has the power to create evil and go against god, then christianity is dualism. but if satan is a servant of god, then everything is from god, and so it's monism.
There's a funny story (series of facts) I can't recall detailing such a thing. I believe the gnostics have something to say about it. Something like, there's a God above (what they say is actually lower case g) god, the evil one of the two, that "is the respite from" the other lower case god.monism and dualism are about essence that created/is everything. is god and satan of the same essence?
No, the silliness dictates that it is all divine providence AND satan as ultimately a tool. It's his scapegoat.Is not it three or more, God, Satan, Other angels, humans?