Quote by Stephen Paul Lather, (quotation

If Satan exists, and if he is clever at promoting Evil, then would he not agitate one section of mankind to go to war with an another - both believing God was on their side?

If Satan exists, and if he is clever at promoting Evil, then

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This quote suggests that if Satan truly exists and is capable of promoting evil, he would likely provoke one group of people to go to war with another, with both sides believing they have the support of God. The quote implies that Satan would manipulate people's convictions and incite conflict under the guise of righteousness, fueling the cycle of violence and division. It raises the question of how easily religious fervor and dogma can be exploited to justify destructive actions.

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By Stephen Paul Lather, (quotation

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